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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - I Never Could Love Like That
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - I Never Could Love Like That

    S6:E18

    With their humanity turned off, Stefan and Caroline begin wreaking havoc at Whitmore, leaving Damon to come up with a risky plan involving Lily. After rushing to help Jo treat victims of Stefan and Caroline’s latest killing spree, Elena discovers Jo is pregnant, prompting her to reevaluate her own life as a vampire. Meanwhile, when Sarah boldly turns the tables on an unsuspecting Enzo, he is forced to open up about his tragic past. Lastly, at Scull Bar, a twisted round of karaoke leaves Tyler and Matt in a dangerous situation.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Trick Is to Keep Breathing
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Trick Is to Keep Breathing

    S2:E9

    Lucas takes Anna to the formal night but by the end of the night ends up with Brooke. After spending time with Chris, Haley arrives late to the formal which angers Nathan. Meanwhile, Peyton struggles with pressure to do drugs.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Near Wild Heaven
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Near Wild Heaven

    S2:E3

    Although Nathan and Haley are already married, Tim insists on throwing Nathan a post-wedding bachelor party, while Brooke throws Haley a bachelorette party. Meanwhile, Lucas tries to decide whether he should visit Dan in the hospital. Karen decides to go back to school. Nathan gets a job working for Keith at Dan's dealership.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Legend of Dark Knight: I Am Bane
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Legend of Dark Knight: I Am Bane

    S5:E10

    On the precipice of Gotham's reunification, Gordon and Bruce find themselves face-to-face with a newly transformed Eduardo, and discover the real mastermind behind the city's current chaos. Meanwhile, a pregnant Barbara turns to Lee for help.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - This Woman's Work
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - This Woman's Work

    S7:E13

    When complications from her supernatural pregnancy leave Caroline's life hanging in the balance, Stefan and Valerie take extreme measures to try and save her and the babies. Meanwhile, after uncovering a dark secret about Damon, Enzo uses the information to force Damon into helping him track down Rayna Cruz, a ruthless vampire hunter who is on the loose. However, when Damon's actions inadvertently put everyone he loves in Rayna's path, he is forced to make things right before it's too late.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #6 - The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get

    S6:E6

    When Alaric realizes that Jo can’t be compelled, he asks Elena to do some digging into her background. After learning that Enzo has been captured by Tripp, Caroline teams up with Matt and Stefan to rescue him before Tripp learns their true identities. Armed with some new information about her past, Sarah breaks into Tripp’s office and is surprised when she finds Matt there, doing some investigating of his own. Meanwhile, Elena is forced to deal with the consequences of her actions, and Jeremy hits rock bottom, lashing out in a destructive way. Lastly, Damon is determined to take matters into his own hands when he receives some upsetting news.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 20 - Kill 'Em All
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Kill 'Em All

    S7:E20

    With Bonnie's life at stake and an uphill battle ahead of them, Damon and Enzo lead the charge to save Bonnie before her condition worsens. Stefan reluctantly teams up with Matt for the sake of Bonnie and uncovers the truth behind Matt's anger towards him. Elsewhere, determined to help her best friend, Caroline joins Alaric on a mission and quickly realizes how much she's missed her former supernatural lifestyle. Finally, after their plan takes an unexpected turn, Damon makes a fateful decision that will forever change his relationship with Bonnie.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Legend of Dark Knight: Ruin
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Legend of Dark Knight: Ruin

    S5:E4

    Gordon and Penguin are forced to work together and alliances are shaken when Lucius, Nygma and Barbara all have different ideas of the culprit behind recent events at Haven. Selina continues her quest for revenge against Jeremiah.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - You Decided That I Was Worth Saving
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - You Decided That I Was Worth Saving

    S8:E3

    As Enzo continues to fight the control over him, Bonnie finds herself at the center of a deadly game and forced to make a heart wrenching decision involving two of the most important people in her life. At the Armory, Alaric researches a mysterious artifact that he hopes will help in their fight to get Damon and Enzo back. Finally, Damon’s downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood who attempts to talk some sense into him before it’s too late.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  10. undefined Season 8 Episode 12 - What Are You?
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - What Are You?

    S8:E12

    In order to save Stefan’s soul, Damon makes a deal with Cade to retrieve the Maxwell journal. Alaric and Matt refuse to hand the journal over as it may contain the key to destroying Cade. Caroline desperately tries to connect with Stefan before Cade goes through with his plan.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - Mommie Dearest
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Mommie Dearest

    S7:E7

    In order to get through to Lily about Julian's manipulating ways, Stefan and Damon confront their mother with painful memories from their childhood. However, when Lily reveals a dark secret she's been harboring for over 160 years, Stefan and Damon are left questioning everything they've ever known about their family. Determined to prove himself to Lily, Enzo comes face-to-face with Julian and challenges him to a duel, but an unexpected twist threatens to complicate things. Elsewhere, Matt finds himself in the middle of a deepening mystery involving the residents of Mystic Falls, and Caroline's world is turned upside down when Valerie reveals some life-changing news to her.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Phantom Zone
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #12 - The Phantom Zone

    S1:E10

    Seg races to save his city from being overtaken as the bottling of Kandor begins.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Just Watch the Fireworks
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Just Watch the Fireworks

    S3:E15

    When someone unleashes the students' time capsule upon Tree Hill High, Lucas and Mouth must confront a person from their past. Brooke has to deal with the revelation that secrets aren't the only things she exposed in the time capsule. Dan learns to forgive Keith. Haley is forced to reconcile the man Nathan was before with the man he has become, and Peyton's Breast Cancer Benefit Concert at Tric features performances by Haley, Jack's Mannequin and the return of Fall Out Boy.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Hope
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Hope

    S1:E9

    Seg must decide if he can make the ultimate sacrifice in service of the greater good of Kandor.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades

    S3:E6

    Brooke makes a "Fantasy Boy Draft," after all of the cheerleaders are fighting over the same guys. Haley and Peyton continue to argue over Nathan. Dan butts heads with Karen because the election is drawing nearer. Lucas is trying to keep up with the fast pace of basketball.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury
    4.9/10(16 votes)

    #16 - I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury

    S1:E6

    A disturbing death has Gotham reeling and the city reaches out for their new vigilante hero. Luke confides in Kate, while Sophie asks Jacob for a special assignment. Alice continues her nefarious plot against the Kanes, with Catherine being a conduit to part of her plan. Batwoman pays another visit to Mary.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - An Un-Birthday Present
    4.6/10(14 votes)

    #17 - An Un-Birthday Present

    S1:E11

    On the Kane sisters’ birthday, Kate and Alice contend with demons from the past, and an unexpected guest makes a surprise appearance in Gotham.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - If You Believe In Me, I'll Believe In You
    4.5/10(13 votes)

    #18 - If You Believe In Me, I'll Believe In You

    S1:E18

    Batwoman enlists Luke and Julia for an undercover mission to recover one of the most important items from her cousin’s arsenal. While Alice continues developing her devious plans within Arkham’s walls, she gets an unexpected visit from Jacob Kane who needs her help. Meanwhile, Mary tries to prove herself to Kate. As Sophie gets closer to a co-worker, Kate reunites with an old flame.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Kane, Kate
    3.9/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Kane, Kate

    S2:E17

    Batwoman struggles as Black Mask continues to raise the stakes with Circe as his henchwoman. Alice and Safiyah cross paths once again.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Prior Criminal History
    3.8/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Prior Criminal History

    S2:E2

    After her quick spin in the Batgear, Ryan Wilder is back to facing the daily challenges of life as herself. Meanwhile, Alice has a new, devious plan to get the attention of both Gotham and Safiyah. With Kate still missing and the city in an uprising, Luke and Mary are desperate to find a stand in. In a pinch, Ryan dons the suit again and comes face-to-face with Alice for the first time. Back at Crows Headquarters, Sophie and Commander Kane try to uncover who may have had a vendetta against Kate.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Loose Tooth
    3.4/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Loose Tooth

    S3:E2

    When a new incarnation of Gotham's swamp slumming Killer Croc surfaces and starts racking up a body count, the inaugural team-up of Batwoman and Alice is put to the test. But Alice isn't the only unwanted intrusion into Ryan's life when Jada Jet shows up at Wayne Enterprises, insisting on meeting the company's new CEO. Luke and Mary's relationship is strained under the weight of a secret Luke is keeping, while Sophie finds herself becoming part of Ryan's inner circle.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Time Off For Good Behavior
    3.3/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Time Off For Good Behavior

    S2:E10

    As Batwoman focuses even more effort on taking down Black Mask, a new foe emerges, diverting the Bat team's attention to a distressing issue in Gotham. Continually haunted by the mistakes of his past, Jacob travels down a dangerous path in an attempt to eradicate them. Alice and Julia discover they have an enemy in common.

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    Writer:James Patrick Stoteraux

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Broken Toys
    2.9/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Broken Toys

    S3:E11

    Just when it seems things can’t get worse... Batwoman’s identity is once again at risk of being exposed, and some of Gotham’s most villainous unite. Sophie joins Luke on a mission and Alice gets into Mary’s head.

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James Patrick Stoteraux Ratings Summary

"I Never Could Love Like That" is the best rated episode written by James Patrick Stoteraux. It scored 8.5/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/16/2015 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Trick Is to Keep Breathing".