The Best Episodes Written By Joe Halpin
Every TV Episode Written by Joe Halpin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Joe Halpin Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Joe Halpin is "Hero's Journey", rated 9.7/10 from 3 user votes. It was "directed by Alex Chapple". "Hero's Journey" aired on 9/20/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Victim".
9.7/10 3 votes#1 - Hero's Journey
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2022
The team pivots when their sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal broker leads them to discover that the device is already in the wrong hands. Also, Jubal’s promise to be present at his son’s birthday party is put to the test as the case continues to heat up.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Joe Halpin
9.5/10 2 votes#2 - Victim
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2022
The team investigates a series of brutal assaults; OA hides information about his own mugging.
Director: Carlos Bernard
Writer: Joe Halpin
9.5/10 2 votes#3 - Fortunate Son
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2022
A teen shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl, seeking the team's protection from the men who shot his father; Nina goes to Scola with a proposal he is hesitant to accept.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Joe Halpin
9.5/10 2 votes#4 - Heroes
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2023
The team jumps into action when analyst Kelly Moran is taken hostage.
Director: Milena Govich
Writer: Joe Halpin
9.0/10 2 votes#5 - Appearances
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2019
After a decorated FBI agent is murdered, the team investigates and uncovers the man led a double life. Also, Maggie struggles with what information she should reveal to the agent’s widow, who is also her personal friend.
Director: Jean de Segonzac
Writer: Joe Halpin
9.0/10 4 votes#6 - Fathers and Sons
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/4/2021
The team rushes to track down two doctors abducted by a desperate father willing to do anything to save his son. Also, Jubal's uncertainty in his family life affects his judgement during the hostage situation.
Director: Stephen Surjik
Writer: Joe Halpin
9.0/10 1 votes#7 - God Complex
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/23/2023
When a prominent doctor is found dead in a ritualistic slaying, the team must race against time to hunt down a religiously motivated serial killer. Also, Scola faces a life-or-death decision.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.8/10 4 votes#8 - Fear Nothing
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/19/2022
OA is forced to confront one of his biggest fears when the team discovers that deadly sarin gas may have been sold to terrorists.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.8/10 4 votes#9 - Ghost from the Past
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/10/2022
The murder of a TSA agent leads the team to hunt down a killer who is using drug mules to exploit airport security checkpoints. Also, OA struggles to cope with the aftermath of the sarin gas exposure and the 10th anniversary of his army friend's death in Afghanistan.
Director: Heather Cappiello
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.7/10 3 votes#10 - Undisclosed
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2019
When a board member of a soon-to-be-public medical tech company is murdered, the team tries to find out who had the most to gain from his death. OA is conflicted when pressure to help a family member is at odds with his commitment to tell the truth.
Director: Emile B. Levisetti
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.7/10 3 votes#11 - Hard Decisions
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2020
A bank holdup leads the team to a safe deposit box, the contents of which have the potential to destroy national security; Kristen is eager to get back into field work while other team members still have their concerns.
Director: Emile B. Levisetti
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.7/10 3 votes#12 - Safe Room
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/18/2020
After the police ignore a desperate father's plea for help, he abducts a billionaire's daughter and holds her hostage in a near-impenetrable safe room until his own missing child is returned to him. Also, Jubal puts his hostage negotiation skills to the test.
Director: Carlos Bernard
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.7/10 3 votes#13 - Short Squeeze
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 5/11/2021
When the CEO of a major brokerage firm is shot and killed while surrounded by protesters, the team looks into who had the most to lose from his company's perceived manipulations. Also, Scola's previous Wall Street career and the reasons he left come to light as the financial details of the case begin to unfold.
Director: Joanna Kerns
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.6/10 5 votes#14 - Unfinished Business
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2021
After Rina is critically wounded while heading to work with Jubal, the team makes the chilling discovery that a vengeful Vargas orchestrated the shooting from behind bars and continues to target the rest of their team and their loved ones.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.5/10 4 votes#15 - One Night Stand
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 4/12/2022
When a young couple is found murdered in a New York City park after returning from vacation, the team searches for a suspect linked to the drug trade. Also, Scola turns over a new leaf when it comes to his relationships.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.4/10 5 votes#16 - Pride and Prejudice
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/22/2022
When a Muslim college student and his younger brother are murdered, the team connects with the outraged imam of OA's former mosque, who insists the victims were wrongly targeted as terrorists.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.3/10 3 votes#17 - Invisible
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/12/2019
When the daughter of a wealthy family is kidnapped in an attempt to gain notorious internet fame, Maggie and OA discover the kidnapper’s plans go far beyond abduction in order to never be forgotten.
Director: Charles S. Carroll
Writer: Joe Halpin
8.0/10 5 votes#18 - Liar's Poker
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2020
When the leader of a drug cartel and one of the world's most wanted men, Antonio Vargas, is apprehended by the team, the entire FBI headquarters is put at risk when his henchmen unveil a terroristic threat to free him. During the turmoil, Isobel must make the difficult decision whether to sacrifice her conscience or her career.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Joe Halpin
7.8/10 4 votes#19 - Emotional Rescue
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2020
The FBI team investigates a drug deal gone bad after the body of a college student is found. Also, Detective Hailey Upton temporarily joins the team and finds her usual investigative methods clash with the Bureau's more buttoned-up environment.
Director: Monica Raymund
Writer: Joe Halpin
7.5/10 2 votes#20 - The Husband
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2016
Eric’s shocking past transgression leads Detective Cornell to interrogate him, revealing the first of Kate’s many secrets. Desperate to prove that his life with Kate wasn’t just one big lie, Amanda helps him search for answers. Despite her strong objections, Eric wants to bring his new findings to Detective Cornell. However, once he sees an ex-girlfriend – one of his worst nightmares – with Cornell at the police station, his hopes of redirecting her investigation quickly fade.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: Joe Halpin
6.5/10 2 votes#21 - Clarity
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/18/2017
Freddy and Jake attend an underground diamond auction. Pieter and Cam meet with a Venezuelan diplomat about re-opening an abandoned mine. The U.S. Attorney's investigation into Pieter Van de Bruin causes problems in Ava's new relationship.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Joe Halpin
6.5/10 2 votes#22 - The Cut
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/1/2017
Jake and Cam are on opposite sides after Vincent's murder brings the conflict between Lady Rah and Pieter to head; and Freddy and Ava try to turn their fortunes around in Russia.
Director: Jon Amiel
Writer: Joe Halpin
6.5/10 2 votes#23 - Stand off
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/9/2017
With Pieter holding Ava hostage, Jake and Freddy must come together to save her; the investigation into Pieter begins to close in on Green & Green; Cam strikes out on his own, making a deal with the cartel.
Director: Rod Holcomb
Writer: Joe Halpin