The Best Episodes Written By John Mankiewicz
Every TV Episode Written by John Mankiewicz Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
John Mankiewicz Ratings Summary
The best episode written by John Mankiewicz is "One Night Stan", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Dan Lerner". "One Night Stan" aired on 5/31/2009 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Oh Mother Who Art Thou".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - One Night Stan
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/31/2009
Mary and Marshall find themselves in a difficult position when Stan's very first witness turns up dead and he is implicated in her murder.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: John Mankiewicz
10.0/10 1 votes#2 - Oh Mother Who Art Thou
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2003
C.D. gets a visit from her mom and deal with her past.
Director: Andy Wolk
Writer: John Mankiewicz
8.5/10 13 votes#3 - The Wine of Youth
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/2018
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: Zetna Fuentes
Writer: John Mankiewicz
8.0/10 28 votes#4 - Chapter 43
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/4/2016
Claire threatens Frank. Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia. An event at a campaign stop changes everything.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: John Mankiewicz
8.0/10 22 votes#5 - Chapter 47
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2016
Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push the gun bill.
Director: Alex Graves
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.9/10 30 votes#6 - Chapter 35
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2015
The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.8/10 43 votes#7 - The Socratic Method
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/21/2004
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.
Director: Peter Medak
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.8/10 13 votes#8 - Ask the Dust
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2018
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: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.8/10 12 votes#9 - Dreams of Bunker Hill
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2018
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: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.7/10 38 votes#10 - Honeymoon
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/24/2005
House is faced with a problem he may not be able to solve and Stacy returns.
Director: Frederick King Keller
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.6/10 40 votes#11 - Sports Medicine
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/22/2005
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.
Director: Keith Gordon
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.3/10 43 votes#12 - Chapter 19
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2014
Amidst an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.3/10 17 votes#13 - Throwing Fire
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2009
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.
Director: Martha Mitchell
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.3/10 35 votes#14 - Chapter 28
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2015
Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.3/10 47 votes#15 - Chapter 24
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/14/2014
A Special Prosecutor interrogates Francis. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.2/10 40 votes#16 - Mob Rules
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/22/2005
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.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.1/10 18 votes#17 - The Red Box
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/1/2010
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.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.0/10 32 votes#18 - Who's Your Daddy?
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2006
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.
Director: Martha Mitchell
Writer: John Mankiewicz
7.0/10 2 votes#19 - Dirty Little Secrets
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2011
Longworth's investigation of a man beaten to death in a truck stop restroom finds clues leading to a luxury rehab center. In addition to the crime, Carlo is dealing with his daughter's Quinceañera and a former colleague who needs his help. Callie and Jeff are struggling with Ray's absence
Director: Timothy Busfield
Writer: John Mankiewicz
6.7/10 3 votes#20 - Yankee Dollar
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/17/1986
When Crockett sees his stewardess girlfriend die from smuggling balloons of cocaine into the country, he and Tubbs go undercover to expose the ring.
Director: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: John Mankiewicz
4.3/10 3 votes#21 - Definitely Miami
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/1986
Crockett finds out first hand about Charlie Basset as a violent drug runner with an enticing wife that Sonny just can't get out of his mind.
Director: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: John Mankiewicz