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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - The Wine of Youth
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    S4:E6

    The search for Sheehan intensifies, as pressure mounts to solve the Elias murder. The Task Force waits for ballistics to confirm their suspicions. Edgar and Bosch pursue an unofficial 'side project' in the San Gabriel Valley. Billets and Dets. Crate and Barrel respond to a suspicious hit and run in Hollywood.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Chapter 43
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    S4:E4

    Claire threatens Frank. Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia. An event at a campaign stop changes everything.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Dreams of Bunker Hill
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    S4:E2

    Bosch pulls out all the stops to try and get to the bottom of the Elias murder as quickly as possible while keeping the IA investigators on his Task Force in the dark. Eleanor Wish is back in the game with the Feds, and Det. Jerry Edgar preps for his first day back on the job.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Ask the Dust
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    S4:E1

    Three months after discovering a startling new lead, Det. Harry Bosch is still pursuing the truth behind his mother's cold case. A murder of a high-profile attorney puts the city on edge so Chief Irvin Irving creates a Task Force with Bosch in charge. Bosch must contend with two former adversaries.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Honeymoon
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    S1:E22

    House is faced with a problem he may not be able to solve and Stacy returns.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Socratic Method
    7.8/10(63 votes)

    S1:E6

    The case of a schizophrenic mom with a deadly disease and her teenage son who have traded caretaking roles holds a special interest for Dr. House.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Chapter 47
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    S4:E8

    Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push the gun bill.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Chapter 35
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    S3:E9

    The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Sports Medicine
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    S1:E12

    A baseball player's comeback is cut short when he breaks his arm and House and his team have to act fast to figure out what is causing major bone loss that's killing the player and his dreams.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Chapter 19
    7.6/10(61 votes)

    S2:E6

    Amidst an energy crisis, Frank and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Chapter 28
    7.5/10(52 votes)

    S3:E2

    Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Throwing Fire
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    S2:E10

    While Jane and the team examine the crime scene where a baseball scout is found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head by a ball and flashes back to his childhood with his overbearing father.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Chapter 60
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    S5:E8

    While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Who's Your Daddy?
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    S2:E23

    A 16-year-old Hurricane Katrina victim suffering from hallucinations as a result of the tragedy is brought to House by his former bandmate who recently found out the girl is his daughter. Although House fears his friend is being scammed, he takes the case. As he works his way through the girl's lies so he can diagnose and treat her, he's forced to tell a few lies of his own.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Mob Rules
    7.3/10(60 votes)

    S1:E15

    Dr. House and his team race to diagnose a member of the mob and get him well enough to testify and enter the witness protection program while Cuddy works to convince Vogler of House's importance to the hospital.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Chapter 24
    7.3/10(64 votes)

    S2:E11

    A Special Prosecutor interrogates Frank. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - The Red Box
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    S2:E17

    Patrick and the CBI team investigate the murder of a tutor, and find a mysterious little red box near the body, starting a chain of events that turns the murder into the search for a priceless ring stolen from the British Museum. Meanwhile, Lisbon is worried when a new boss, Madeleine Hightower, takes command of the CBI, as well as mysteriously learning about Rigsby and Van Pelt's relationship.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Loved to Death / Carrion Death / The Trap
    5.0/10(9 votes)

    S3:E1

    In Los Angeles, the aspirant screenwriter Edward Foster from Indiana has a crush on his neighbor Miranda Singer. However, the bimbo Miranda is an aspirant actress and gold digger and does not give attention to Edward. His unrequited love calls the attention of his creepy landlord Mr. Stronham that offers Edward a love potion to seduce Miranda. Will the potion work? A sadistic serial killer has unforeseen complications when pursued by a determined motorcycle cop in a barren desert. Indebted unhappy married couple, Lou and Irene, commit a life insurance fraud. Lou's brother Billy helps him fake his death and leave for Mexico. But Irene and Billy fall in love and when Lou returns, they claim they don't know him.

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    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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John Mankiewicz Ratings Summary

"The Wine of Youth" is the best rated episode written by John Mankiewicz. It scored 8.429/10 based on 21 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/12/2018 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter 43".