The Best Episodes Written By Etan Frankel

Every TV Episode Written by Etan Frankel Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Etan Frankel Ratings Summary

The best episode written by Etan Frankel is "Custody", rated 8.7/10 from 3 user votes. It was "directed by Gary B. Coleman". "Custody" aired on 8/1/2017 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Fallout".

  • Custody
    8.7/10 3 votes

    #1 - Custody

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/2017

    When Baz bows out of the yacht heist, Craig and Deran consider their options. Meanwhile, Baz recruits J for a more personal job.

    Director: Gary B. Coleman

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Fallout
    8.3/10 3 votes

    #2 - Fallout

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2012

    Jessica and John exchange angry words after she lies to Internal Affairs about the facts surrounding her shooting of a teen with a toy. Meanwhile, Sammy continues to hold a grudge with Ben and Lydia continues to dodge questions about her condition.

    Director: Allison Anders

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
    7.6/10 17 votes

    #3 - Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2011

    Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while she spends a night with Steve, and Ian tries to stop Mickey from bullying Kash.

    Director: David Nutter

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • A Great Cause
    7.6/10 8 votes

    #4 - A Great Cause

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2012

    Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica is back but her reprieve may be short-lived as Monica falls apart, spends the squirrel fund and gets arrested; Steve conspires to reunite Estefania with her true love so that he can be with Fiona; Lip and Ian learn the true identity of Mandy's baby; Sheila takes in a homeless crack addict.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • There Might be Blood
    7.0/10 5 votes

    #5 - There Might be Blood

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2008

    Serena invites Aaron to a charity event, but soon uncovers a secret Aaron has been keeping from her. Thinking it will help her get into Yale, Blair agrees to babysit the 15-year-old daughter of a Yale donor, but her plan quickly backfires. Meanwhile, Jenny and Agnes plan a fashion show.

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • The Grandfather
    7.0/10 5 votes

    #6 - The Grandfather

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/23/2009

    Devastated by the turn her life has taken, Blair opts for a wild lifestyle instead of her perfect Waldorf life, causing Chuck and Serena to become concerned. Vanessa tries to convince Nate that he needs to move on after his mother's family, the Vanderbilts, abandoned him and his mother. Trying to be honest with each other, Lily and Rufus both put together their lists of past relationships.

    Director: J. Miller Tobin

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Father's Day
    7.0/10 10 votes

    #7 - Father's Day

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2012

    Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background; Lip is devastated by Karen's rejection; Carl rents Frank's room to a hooker.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Broken Boards
    5.8/10 4 votes

    #8 - Broken Boards

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2017

    With the bar set to open, Deran frets about telling Smurf about it. Pope and Amy go on a date, while Nicky must choose between Craig and J.

    Director: Emmy Rossum

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Dead to Me
    5.7/10 7 votes

    #9 - Dead to Me

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/28/2016

    As the boys gear up for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they're playing by her rules. J learns more about his mother's estrangement from the family.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Child Care
    4.8/10 6 votes

    #10 - Child Care

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/12/2016

    When Pope tests positive for drugs, Smurf does what it takes to keep the family intact. Baz gets his brothers to rob a house as part of his larger plan.

    Director: Regina King

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Curtains
    1.0/10 1 votes

    #11 - Curtains

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/23/2018

    A new development from the FBI throws Miles into survival mode. Rick asks Amara to commit to him, and Louis helps Gladys with her career.

    Director: So Yong Kim

    Writer: Etan Frankel