The Best Episodes Written By Diane Ademu John

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Cupid Painted Blind

   S4:E812/6/2017

   Cookie and Lucious take matters into their own hands as they watch Diana DuBois' master scheme unfold. Meanwhile, Andre begins to spiral out of control, wondering what she could have in store for him. Also, Jamal's sobriety is put to the test and Shine gives Hakeem advice on how to maintain a balance between his work and personal life.

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   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Love Is a Smoke

   S3:E144/26/2017

   Cookie gives Lucious unexpected news that makes him feel uneasy about the future. Hoping to make Cookie jealous, Giuliana moves in on Lucious and persuades him to comply with her new plans. Meanwhile, Anika and Tariq devise a new plan and Charlotte Frost holds the Empire Las Vegas dream in her hands.

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   #3 - The One Behind The Wheel

   S3:E112/14/2007

   Waking up from a dream that allows a mysterious woman calling herself Sandra to take possession of her body, Allison is freaked out and sneaks out of the house. Joe seeks Scanlon's help when her new identity refuses to leave her body.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Toil and Trouble (1)

   S3:E175/17/2017

   When Cookie is banned from Leviticus Vegas, she pulls together a team of her own allies to seek revenge on Giuliana and steal her secret weapon. Meanwhile, Jamal is encouraged to put his album on hold, so as not to compete with Lucious' "Inferno".

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   8.6/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Red Door

   S2:E511/3/2014

   In order to show Elijah that her plan is what's best for him, Esther forces him to relive a time long ago when he loved a young woman named Tatia.

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   8.6/10(14 votes)

   #6 - Savior

   S3:E912/10/2015

   When a dangerous affliction threatens to expose one of her siblings, Freya searches for a way to reverse the crippling curse even as she finds herself the target of The Strix's latest plan. Elsewhere, Klaus keeps a watchful eye over Cami while she attempts to help Detective Kinney, whose life has begun to spiral out of control as a result of Lucien's compulsion. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Marcel causes Vincent to reevaluate his decision to stay out of witch business, and Hayley's attempt at a quiet Christmas with Jackson and Hope results in an unexpected surprise.

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   8.6/10(10 votes)

   #7 - Ashes To Ashes

   S2:E225/11/2015

   With time running out, Klaus' ultimate plan to protect baby Hope at all costs continues to take shape.Source: CW

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   8.5/10(12 votes)

   #8 - A Streetcar Named Desire (II)

   S3:E142/26/2016

   With the threat of the prophecy looming over their heads, Klaus and Elijah find themselves rendered useless inside a magical trap, while Aya and The Strix's coven of witches move forward with a risky spell that could take one of them down for good. Elsewhere, Freya leads the charge to get her brothers back and enlists the help of Marcel, Hayley and Stefan Salvatore, an old friend of Klaus', whose unexpected arrival may be the key to their survival. Finally, Davina moves forward with a dangerous plan that brings her one step closer to reuniting with Kol. The crossover starts on The Vampire Diaries S7E14 Moonlight on the Bayou (I).

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   8.5/10(13 votes)

   #9 - The Bloody Crown

   S3:E225/20/2016

   After months of thwarting off dangerous threats and deadly attacks, the Mikaelson siblings finally come face to face with the one person that could lead to their ultimate demise. With the stakes higher than ever and the compound overrun by an army of his oldest sworn enemies, Klaus is put on trial for centuries of atrocities he’s committed. Meanwhile, Marcel, who has been spiraling out of control following an act of betrayal by those closest to him, is stunned by the unexpected arrival of someone from his past. Finally, Elijah, Freya and Kol frantically search for a way to save their family before it’s too late.

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    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #10 - From a Cradle to a Grave

    S1:E225/13/2014

    Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.

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    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Brotherhood of the Damned

    S2:E111/26/2015

    Finn captures his brother's spirits, while the vampires remain trapped and their hunger grows.

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    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Le Grand Guignol

    S1:E153/4/2014

    Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get information on reversing the curse on her clan.

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    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

    S1:E611/5/2013

    Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend. Davina tries to control her magic.

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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Exquisite Corpse

    S2:E174/6/2015

    Klaus must put aside his mistrust for Freya in order to save Rebekah's life.

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    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Behind the Black Horizon

    S3:E174/8/2016

    When it's discovered that Freya has been kidnapped and is in the hands of a dangerous new threat, the Mikaelson brothers are forced to put aside their differences in order to save her before it's too late. Following a lead that brings them to Mystic Falls, Elijah and Finn run into deputy Matt Donovan, who does not take well to new vampires in his town. Meanwhile, Klaus and Hayley work together to uncover the motive behind one of Lucien's secret agendas, while a troubling shift in Kol's behavior leaves Davina concerned for their future together.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Wicked Game (1)

    S4:E93/24/2008

    While working to locate a missing local girl, Allison learns about secrets from Cynthia Keener's past. Meanwhile, Joe's relationship with Allison is tested after Bridgette's science class project sparks his imagination.

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    #17 - Heads Will Roll (3)

    S3:E205/9/2007

    The investigation of the murder of Walter Paxton's wife continues, as it is now determined that a serial killer is on the loose. While helping Devalos and Scanlon with the case, Allison discovers that her new friend Debra is the next victim. Allison goes to great lengths to protect Debra, but is shocked to find that her new friend isn't who she thought she was. Meanwhile, Joe debates being part of a lawsuit against Aerodytech, the company he's been loyal to for years.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Things to Do in Phoenix When You're Dead

    S5:E22/9/2009

    Allison dreams of a ghost who was a witness to several murders. Meanwhile, Ariel has a strange reaction to an assignment in health class.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Psych

    S6:E131/29/2010

    Allison believes that a paranoid schizophrenic girl was framed for her parents' murder years ago. Meanwhile, Bridgette suffers through the agony of her first crush on a guy friend.

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    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Après Moi, Le Déluge

    S1:E111/21/2014

    Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.

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    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #21 - The Axeman's Letter

    S3:E511/5/2015

    As the war among the sire lines continues to grow, Klaus receives an unexpected visit by a figure from his past. When Elijah suspects that Tristan is hiding something, he enlists Marcel's help to find out what he's up to. Elsewhere, Davina struggles with her role as Regent and seeks advice from Hayley. Finally, an ancient secret that is uncovered threatens to tear the Mikaelson brothers apart for good.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Death Takes a Policy

    S2:E215/8/2006

    Allison is busy investigating the death of a local doctor when a man claiming to be "Death" begins appearing in her visions, causing her to worry that maybe her time on this world is nearly over.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Bleeding War

    S4:E410/18/2017

    The race is on when Cookie announces that the number one album for Empire's 20-For-20 will be a competition between all of the label's top artists, giving Jamal a bold idea for his newest song. On the heels of Bella's first birthday, the family plans a special "Prince and Princesses"-themed birthday party, including a special Prince tribute, but the special day brings back haunting memories for one of the Lyons. Meanwhile, Lucious is at a crossroads, as he tries to put to rest the anger from his past life.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The Whole Truth

    S3:E71/17/2007

    Allison is called to help Devalos investigate the shocking death of a well-respected assemblyman, but for some reason she has visions of a young boy trapped in a well mixed in with her visions of the assemblyman. She must figure out what the dreams of the young boy mean because the dreams of the assemblyman alone aren't enough for her to solve the assemblyman's death.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Devil Inside (1)

    S5:E114/20/2009

    Allison comes face-to-face with her stalker from her dreams. He believes he is doing God's work and must stop her. Allison and her family must remain under house arrest until they capture him. Meanwhile, Joe agonizes over whether or not to make a big gamble that could potentially save his company.

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