8.6/107 votes#1 - Tell-Tale Hearts
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2011
When three people confess to killing a family, the team must decide who is telling the truth.
Director: Brad Tanenbaum
Writer: Joe Pokaski
8.2/1025 votes#2 - Fallout
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2006
The tragic events in Texas have sad, serious repercussions for many of the "heroes," their families and friends. Meanwhile, shocking details about the moments leading up to Isaac's predicted New York City nuclear bombing are revealed. Later, Issac's newest painting has fascinating future implications for a hero in crisis. Suresh takes the first steps along his new path. Matt and F.B.I. Agent Audrey Hanson pursue a break in the Sylar case. Horrified by Jessica's recent actions, Niki makes a tough decision to protect her family.
Director: John Badham
Writer: Joe Pokaski
8.1/10102 votes#3 - Condemned
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2015
Daredevil finds himself trapped in the fallout of Fisk's plan to take control of Hell's Kitchen. Ben Urich digs closer to the truth.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Joe Pokaski
8.1/108 votes#4 - Malice in Wonderland
Season 12 Episode 18 - Aired 3/21/2012
The team has few leads to go on when investigating a robbery-homicide at a themed wedding
Director: Alec Smight
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.9/108 votes#5 - Zippered
Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2011
The murder of a retired Army Ranger brings the FBI in on the case, to Russell and Catherine's initial chagrin.
Director: Alec Smight
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.8/1017 votes#6 - The Eclipse (1)
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/24/2008
The eclipse plays havoc with the heroes' powers. Arthur orders Elle and Sylar to bring in Claire. Hiro, Ando, and Matt follow Daphne to her hometown to learn what hold Arthur has on her, and Peter and Nathan travel to the Haitian's hometown to recruit him for the war with Pinehearst.
Director: Greg Beeman
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.8/1017 votes#7 - Shadowboxing
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2009
Claire is determined to get to the bottom of the Sorority Rush attacks on her own, until H.R.G. intervenes only to realize he may be the source of her troubles. Meanwhile, Peter's new ability is a perfect fit for his job and gives him the opportunity to help Emma accept her new life. Elsewhere, Sylar's battle at gaining full control over Matt's body escalates with potentially dangerous implications at stake.
Director: Jim Chory
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.8/1024 votes#8 - Five Years Gone
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2007
Hiro and Ando's trek into the future leads them to meet some of the heroes as they are five years later, after the nuclear fallout. This includes a darker side of Matt, a Jessica/Niki with a clear winner in their battle, a brown-haired Claire, and a man named Andy, who's a big hearted Texan. It also features an event at an upscale gentleman's club.
Director: Paul A. Edwards
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.8/10103 votes#9 - In the Blood
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/2015
Two vicious Russian brothers working for Fisk strike back against Daredevil. Fisk moves to further consolidate his power in the criminal underworld.
Director: Ken Girotti
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.7/1019 votes#10 - Cautionary Tales
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2007
Mr. Bennet prepares to move his family when he thinks the Company has found them, but Claire doesn't like the idea. Hiro returns to the present and upon discovering his father's death, travels back in time to stop it. Meanwhile, Matt works to master his new mental abilities.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.6/1016 votes#11 - Cold Wars
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/23/2009
While being held hostage, HRG is subjected to Matt Parkman's unique brand of interrogation, revealing how he became involved with Nathan's government plot to capture those with abilities. Meanwhile, Matt's discoveries bring Peter face-to-face with "The Hunter"
Director: Seith Mann
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.6/1016 votes#12 - Into Asylum
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 3/30/2009
Now that Nathan’s ability has been revealed and he has lost control of his operation, he and Claire go into hiding in Mexico. With Emile Danko now in control of the government operation, his plan to destroy everyone with abilities is set into motion as he teams up with an unlikely partner. Meanwhile, Angela and Peter seek refuge in a church and begin to mend their broken relationship.
Director: Jim Chory
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.6/108 votes#13 - Wild Flowers
Season 13 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2012
When a girl is shot and killed at a large rave in the desert, the CSI team has to search for clues, find her missing friend and bring the killer to justice.
Director: Brad Tanenbaum
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.6/108 votes#14 - Dead Air
Season 13 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2013
The CSIs investigate the demise of a prominent news anchor during a live broadcast.
Director: Philip Conserva
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.5/1017 votes#15 - The Eclipse (2)
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/1/2008
The eclipse continues to create chaos. Sylar and Elle face HRG's wrath. Peter, Nathan and the Haitian go up against Baron Samedi. Ando, Sam, and Frack try to help Hiro with his memory loss.
Director: Holly Dale
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.3/1019 votes#16 - Hysterical Blindness
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2009
Samuel prepares for new additions to his family, while Lydia warns him of the consequences. Claire discovers that her roommate Gretchen may have a hidden agenda. Meanwhile, Peter finds an unexpected way to connect with Emma, who would prefer to stay distant. Elsewhere, a different side of Sylar emerges as he desperately tries to remember the person he used to be.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.1/1022 votes#17 - One of Us, One of Them
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2008
HRG and his new partner go to a local bank heist with four villains; including Peter being trapped in one of them. Hiro and Ando track Daphne to Germany, and meet the Haitian. Tracy Strauss goes to New Orleans to find out more information about Niki. Meredith teaches Claire a lesson about fighting. Usutu shows Matt a series of paintings about him.
Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.1/1014 votes#18 - Lotus Eaters
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/12/2018
A mysterious man may be the key for Tandy to finally clear her father’s name. Unfortunately, getting the answers she needs will be difficult as the man has been in a catatonic state for almost a decade, but it might not be so impossible for two people with extraordinary powers. With Tyrone alongside to help, the two test their combined powers for the first time.
Director: Paul A. Edwards
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.1/108 votes#19 - Level Up
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/30/2019
Tyrone and Tandy head to the Loa dimension to stop the evil force threatening New Orleans. To finally put an end to it, they must come face to face with their own personal issues that have been holding them back.
Director: Philip John
Writer: Joe Pokaski
6.9/108 votes#20 - Vikingtown Sound
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2019
Adina is pushed to a dangerous edge as she looks to get answers and closure for her two boys. Meanwhile, Tyrone comes in contact with a mysterious figure on his search for Tandy.
Director: Joe Pokaski
Writer: Joe Pokaski
6.7/1020 votes#21 - First Light
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2018
Tandy Bowen and Tyrone Johnson – two teenagers from very different backgrounds, find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another. The only constant in their lives is danger and each other. Tandy can emit light daggers and Tyrone has the ability to control the power of darkness. They quickly learn they are better together than apart.
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writer: Joe Pokaski
6.6/1017 votes#22 - Suicide Sprints
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2018
Tandy and Tyrone try to grasp what has happened to them with their new-found powers, while Tandy’s past catches up with her and Tyrone becomes consumed with revenge. Meanwhile, Detective Brigid O’Reilly works an interesting case that has ties to Tandy.
Director: Alex Garcia Lopez
Writer: Joe Pokaski
6.4/1014 votes#23 - Princeton Offense
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2018
Tandy is consumed with getting answers about the Roxxon cover up. To get the answers she is looking for, Tandy tests out her power to gain new insights. Tyrone, on the other hand, is focusing on being a normal kid as the basketball state finals approach. With so much weighing on him lately, can he truly push everything to the side and win the big game for Billy? Meanwhile, Det. O’Reilly looks into the city’s drug problems to get some answers of her own.
Director: Ry Russo-Young
Writer: Joe Pokaski
6.2/1015 votes#24 - Colony Collapse
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2018
Everything comes to a head for Tyrone and Tandy as the city of New Orleans is thrown into chaos. The two realize that it is time they face their destiny and test their powers as “The Divine Pairing” to save the city.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: Joe Pokaski
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"Tell-Tale Hearts" is the best rated episode written by Joe Pokaski. It scored 8.6/10 based on 7 votes. It was directed by Brad Tanenbaum. It aired on 9/28/2011 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Fallout".