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The Best Episodes Written By David J. burke

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David J. Burke Ratings Summary

"Closure (2)" is the best rated episode written by David J. Burke. It scored 8.2/10 based on 7 votes. It was directed by Jean de Segonzac. It aired on 11/3/2000 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Wrong Is Right".

  • Closure (2)
    8.2/107 votes

    #1 - Closure (2)

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2000

    Stabler and Benson investigate a sexual assault very similar to one they worked six months ago whose victim follows her alleged attacked and reports his activities to the police.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • Wrong Is Right
    7.6/1010 votes

    #2 - Wrong Is Right

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/20/2000

    Stabler's daughter bears witness to a horrific crime scene: a rocket scientist found dead with his crotch on fire. The scientist had strong ties to government security and detectives must determine if that had something to do with his demise. The internal investigation into the psyches of the SVU detectives yields interesting results.

    Director: Ted Kotcheff

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • To Be or Not to Be
    6.0/108 votes

    #3 - To Be or Not to Be

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/1993

    Captain Nathan Bridger is hauled out of retirement to command the new submarine SeaQuest, under the authority of the United Earth/Oceans Organization. His ship goes up against pirate forces commanded by Marilyn Stark, a former SeaQuest captain who tried to instigate a war.

    Director: Irvin Kershner

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • The Devil's Window
    6.0/103 votes

    #4 - The Devil's Window

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/1993

    While investigating a black smoker, Darwin becomes seriously ill. Bridger must contemplate setting his long-time aquatic pal free in order to save his life.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • The Regulator
    5.5/102 votes

    #5 - The Regulator

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/1993

    When the air conditioning breaks down in the crew quarters, Krieg has no choice but to turn to "The Regulator". He's a cut-throat black market trader who hides a shamed past with whom Bridger is familiar with and whom Lucas finds he can sympathize with.

    Director: Les Sheldon

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • Nothing but the Truth
    5.5/102 votes

    #6 - Nothing but the Truth

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/9/1994

    In preparation for an experiment, the crew evacuates the seaQuest, leaving only Commander Ford, Lt. Commander Hitchcock, Lieutenant Krieg, Chief Crocker, and Lucas aboard. However, environmental extremists use the seaQuest's vulnerable state to seize control of the boat.

    Director: Les Sheldon

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • Greed for a Pirate's Dream
    5.5/102 votes

    #7 - Greed for a Pirate's Dream

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/16/1994

    Dr. Raleigh Young's magma buoy launched from the seaQuest months earlier rockets out of the sea and crash lands onto an island. A group of treasure hunters believe that the UEO is on their way to steal the fortune they hope to find.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • The Stinger
    5.5/102 votes

    #8 - The Stinger

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/1994

    Lucas and Lt. Commander Hitchcock enter the seaQuest in a competition to design a revolutionary new kind of single-seat submersible. However, while testing it, Lucas is fired upon and the sub is captured by a rival developer.

    Director: Jonathan Sanger

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • Higher Power
    5.5/102 votes

    #9 - Higher Power

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/22/1994

    A brand new power plant which is set to supply energy to the whole world goes wrong and there is a danger of the polar ice caps melting. Bridger decides he must sacrifice the seaQuest in order to save the world. Meanwhile, Lucas has a reunion of sorts with his father.

    Director: John T. Kretchmer

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • Vapors
    5.5/102 votes

    #10 - Vapors

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/1994

    Piccolo's estranged father seeks his help after his wife becomes addicted to an experimental drug. When Bridger and Smith are discovered in an embrace, rumours spread like wildfire about their supposed shipboard romance.

    Director: Les Sheldon

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • Lostland
    5.5/102 votes

    #11 - Lostland

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/1995

    Ford discovers an ancient warrior's helmet and sword that prove that the lost continent of Atlantis did exist. The helmet though may carry a deadly curse that could destroy Bridger and the crew.

    Director: Bruce Seth Green

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • The Siamese Dream
    5.5/102 votes

    #12 - The Siamese Dream

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/1995

    In order to gain control of seaQuest's nuclear weapons, a powerful psychic plants a nightmare in both Piccolo and Dagwood's minds, so that he will be invited on board to interpret their dreams.

    Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • The Kingdom of Money
    4.0/101 votes

    #13 - The Kingdom of Money

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/30/1987

    Torello and Krychek join the Federal Task Force planning to raid Luca's new gambling business in Las Vegas.

    Director: Michael Mann

    Writer: David J. Burke

  • Pilot (1)
    1.0/101 votes

    #14 - Pilot (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1986

    Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.

    Director: Abel Ferrara

    Writer: David J. Burke