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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Part 23
    9.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Part 23

    S2:E10

    Marco scrambles to get Eric immunity. Nolan recalls meeting Robert. Meg and Kevin turn against John, who pursues the one man who can alter his fate.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - But You Don't Do That Anymore
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - But You Don't Do That Anymore

    S5:E10

    Series Finale: While looking to use Michael Hewes' custody hearing to bring down Patty (Glenn Close), Ellen (Rose Byrne) is double-crossed by a key witness in the McClaren trial.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Part 12
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Part 12

    S1:E12

    Danny’s past and present troubles became a threat to the Rayburns. Sally confronts her family.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Part 13
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Part 13

    S1:E13

    John, Kevin and Meg try to get their lives back in order as the family comes to grips with the truth about Danny.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Part 14
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Part 14

    S2:E1

    Meg learns her father kept a secret from the family for years. A voice from the past threatens John's plan to frame Wayne Lowry.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Trust Me
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Trust Me

    S2:E13

    Patty goes to extremes to win her case against UNR, as Ellen's season long quest for revenge builds to an explosive conclusion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - There's No 'We' Anymore
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #7 - There's No 'We' Anymore

    S1:E12

    Patty finally posts bail for Ellen as Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Arnaq
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Arnaq

    S1:E5

    Frank focuses on tracking down Luke. The CIA's involvement ramps up as Havlock's plan enters a new phase.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Look What He Dug Up This Time
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Look What He Dug Up This Time

    S2:E12

    Ellen convinces the FBI to radically change their approach in the investigation. Meanwhile, Daniel Purcell reenters Patty's life and becomes critical to her case against UNR.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Because I Know Patty
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Because I Know Patty

    S1:E13

    The first season ends with Ellen talking Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Get Me a Lawyer
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Get Me a Lawyer

    S1:E1

    Attorney Patty Hewes hires a new associate, Ellen Parsons, to help her as she tries to ruin Arthur Frobisher. Hewes represents a group of employees that are suing Frobisher after he sold his company, leaving the employees devastated. Ellen is unaware that her best friend, Katie Connor, is working for Frobisher.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - London, of Course
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - London, of Course

    S2:E11

    Claire risks everything to oust CEO Walter Kendrick; Ellen discovers a secret about Patty's personal life.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat

    S3:E13

    Ellen and Tom take matters into their own hands in an attempt to win the Tobin case; Patty Hewes is haunted by the price of her success.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - You Were His Little Monkey
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #14 - You Were His Little Monkey

    S3:E12

    Patty and Ellen set out to tear the Tobin family apart. When Tom Shayes' job and marriage unravel, he strikes up a deadly alliance.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Failure Is Lonely
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Failure Is Lonely

    S4:E10

    Ellen is furious with Patty for violating their agreement about the High Star case. And tempers come to a head between Erickson and Boorman—with Chris' life hanging in the balance.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - The Storm's Moving In
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Storm's Moving In

    S5:E7

    A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - I Like Your Chair
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - I Like Your Chair

    S5:E9

    McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker

    S1:E2

    Ellen convinces Katie to testify against Arthur Frobisher, which has him considering drastic measures. Patty begins to question if Katie is giving honest and accurate testimony.

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - A Regular Earl Anthony
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #19 - A Regular Earl Anthony

    S1:E5

    Tom Shayes considers his options as Patty continues to strain to keep her clients happy. Arthur tells Ray that he needs to put more pressure on Patty to make the case go away.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Do You Regret What We Did?
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Do You Regret What We Did?

    S1:E9

    Patty Hewes and Arthur Frobisher continue to struggle for dominance as the deposition nears.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    An accident exposes old wounds, complicating the already difficult situation between Danny and his family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #22 - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death

    S1:E3

    Patty receives a mysterious threat at her office that could destroy her case against Arthur Frobisher. Ellen continues to struggle with the demands of her new job at Hewes and Associates.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - I Knew Your Pig
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #23 - I Knew Your Pig

    S2:E3

    Patty begins to suspect Purcell of withholding vital information; Ellen uncovers a decades-old secret from Patty and Purcell's past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Part 4

    S1:E4

    The family adjusts to Danny’s new role at the inn. John and Marco discover a burned boat connected to their murder case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - The War Will Go on Forever
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - The War Will Go on Forever

    S4:E8

    While reporter Dean Gullickson (Griffin Dunne) heads to Afghanistan, Erickson orders his staff there to deal with Sanchez once and for all. He also confronts Boorman. Meanwhile, the judge in the High Star case allows Ellen to depose Erickson. "Just remember that we're in the middle of a game," Patty tells her. "We don't have to win it now. We just want to keep playing."

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    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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Glenn Kessler Ratings Summary

"Part 23" is the best rated episode written by Glenn Kessler. It scored 9.6/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/27/2016 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "But You Don't Do That Anymore".