The Best Episodes Written By John Stephens
Every TV Episode Written by John Stephens Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
John Stephens Ratings Summary
The best episode written by John Stephens is "Suspicious Minds", rated 9/10 from 2 user votes. It was "directed by John Stephens". "Suspicious Minds" aired on 10/23/2012 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Legend of Dark Knight: The Beginning...".
9.0/10 2 votes#1 - Suspicious Minds
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2012
While Zoe tries to keep things casual with Wade, she becomes jealous after she sees him with another woman. Zoe decides to two can play at that game, and sets up a date with Ruby’s cousin. Reluctantly, Lavon agrees to let Lemon be his campaign manager, but he unexpectedly becomes part of a town scandal when he takes the fall for her, a move which could end up costing him the Mayoral race. Meanwhile, with Lemon out of the house, Brick and Magnolia struggle with the household chores and devise a plan to get Lemon to come back.
Director: John Stephens
Writer: John Stephens
8.4/10 15 votes#2 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Beginning...
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 4/25/2019
The series flash-forwards 10 years into the future, as Bruce is set to return to Gotham for the opening of the new Wayne Tower. A series of crimes leads Gordon to believe Penguin and The Riddler are up to their old tricks. However, when Bullock is framed for a murder, Gordon begins to piece together an even more sinister plot targeting the city, and a new figure emerges from the shadows to be the hero Gotham desperately needs.
Director: Rob Bailey
Writer: John Stephens
8.1/10 24 votes#3 - A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2017
Gordon fears Jonathan Crane is still alive and back in Gotham, when The Scarecrow's signature MO is used in a series of robberies. Meanwhile, Penguin's "licensing" of crime in the city backfires during the grand opening of his new Iceberg Lounge. Also, in the aftermath of his encounter with Ra's Al Ghul, Bruce begins his vigilante watch.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: John Stephens
8.1/10 17 votes#4 - A Dark Knight: No Man's Land
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2018
Jeremiah warns a skeptical Gordon of more destruction coming Gotham's way, and Gordon is forced to make a potentially devastating decision. Meanwhile, Barbara rallies together a team to secure her position, as alliances in the underworld shift and prove no one can be trusted. Then, Bruce is forced to come to terms with the future.
Director: Nathan Hope
Writer: John Stephens
8.0/10 7 votes#5 - The Sleeping Beauty
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/2006
When Taylor learns about Ryan's sleeping problems she devises a plan to help him but must then turn to Kaitlin when her plan backfires. At Brown Summer and Che step up their activism and it lands them more freedom than imagined. Julie also gets help from Kaitlin to help save the dating service.
Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: John Stephens
8.0/10 2 votes#6 - Many Clouds
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2022
While grappling with the true nature of Martha’s work, Thomas agrees to help his father – and seeks Alfie’s assistance. Meanwhile, after being questioned by Aziz, Pennyworth escalates his search for answers at the ashram.
Director: Rob Bailey
Writer: John Stephens
7.8/10 36 votes#7 - Under the Knife
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/20/2015
Gordon and Bullock continue their investigation of the Ogre, who begins to make his move on someone close to Gordon. Meanwhile, Bruce and Selina team up to expose a corrupt Wayne Enterprises employee and Nygma comes to Kristin Kringle’s defense.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: John Stephens
7.8/10 18 votes#8 - A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2017
Things get complicated for Gordon, Sophia and Penguin when Carmine Falcone comes to town. Alfred tries to get through to Bruce once and for all, while Nygma struggles to gain control over The Riddler persona and Tabitha attempts to make Grundy remember his past.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: John Stephens
7.8/10 20 votes#9 - Legend of Dark Knight: Year Zero
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2019
No Man's Land Day 87-391—Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne face the chaos Gotham City has become. Their mission to keep the city safe becomes more complicated as the villains who survived the attack on the city begin to resurface and claim various territories. Selina Kyle grapples with how to deal with her uncertain future.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: John Stephens
7.7/10 6 votes#10 - The Showdown
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/2005
Seth and Zach declare themselves rivals for Summer's affections; Marissa is still reeling from being nearly raped by Trey; Sandy confronts Kirsten when her drinking problem becomes very apparent; Caleb hands divorce papers to Julie.
Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: John Stephens
7.7/10 6 votes#11 - The Last Waltz
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2005
Marissa struggles with attending a public high school, and her new friends make Ryan jealous; Charlotte's ruse is up when she learns that Kirsten did not inherit any money from Caleb; Julie's mansion is repossessed, leaving her with nothing; Taylor's power play dethrones Summer as commitee chairman, who then learns an interesting secret about her and Dean Hess.
Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: John Stephens
7.7/10 6 votes#12 - The Pot Stirrer
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2006
Kaitlin starts going out with Johnny with the sole motive of making Marissa jealous. Seth starts getting nostalgic as he prepares for his Brown interview.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: John Stephens
7.7/10 7 votes#13 - The Shake Up
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/8/2007
It's Taylor's birthday and she hopes Ryan will tell her he loves her. She's unsure whether she should tell him she got into Berkeley as well. Summer feels that Seth should find something in his life that he really cares about whereas Kirsten is having second thoughts about raising another child in Newport. Then the unexpected happens even though it's been predicted.
Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: John Stephens
7.7/10 36 votes#14 - Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2015
Gordon and Bullock track down a nemesis from the past, leading to a standoff between Jerome and Gordon. Meanwhile, a magic show at the Gotham Children's Hospital gala turns into a hostage situation.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: John Stephens
7.7/10 33 votes#15 - Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2015
Gordon confronts a suspect who is connected to Galavan, but falls short of obtaining any information. Meanwhile, Bruce gets one step closer to discovering the name of his parent's killer.
Director: Rob Bailey
Writer: John Stephens
7.6/10 8 votes#16 - The Power of Love
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/13/2005
When Sandy forgets his and Kirsten's 20th wedding anniversary, he finds himself going to a lot of trouble to make it up to her. Seth and Ryan's respective relationships with Alex and Lindsay add to the trouble, and doubt falls upon their futures together. Marissa and Julie continue to butt heads over DJ, and Summer wants to take her relationship with Zach to the next level.
Director: Michael Lange
Writer: John Stephens
7.6/10 37 votes#17 - The Fearsome Dr. Crane
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2015
Fish Mooney reveals a secret of Oswald Cobblepot's, prompting Maroni to take him on a trip to test his loyalty. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock hunt down a killer who targets victims with severe phobias and Bruce Wayne confronts Gordon for failing to make progress on his parents' murder case.
Director: John Behring
Writer: John Stephens
7.6/10 26 votes#18 - Mad City: Beware the Green-Eyed Monster
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/28/2016
As the virus begins to spread in Gotham, the laboratory that is developing a cure is compromised. Mario and Gordon face off before the wedding, Selina meets an unexpected face and Barbara comes to Nygma with information about Isabella.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: John Stephens
7.5/10 11 votes#19 - Forgiveness and Stuff
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/21/2000
Things are still chilly between Rory and Lorelai; Lane gives Rory advice about the right Christmas gift for Dean; Emily and Lorelai have a tiff about Christmas dinner, leaving Rory to go by herself; Dean and Lorelai patch things up; Luke makes a lonely Lorelai a Santa burger; Richard collapses and is rushed to the hospital; Luke gives a car-less Lorelai a ride to the hospital; relieved that Richard's collapse was only a bout of angina, the Gilmores settle their differences.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: John Stephens
7.5/10 11 votes#20 - Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/8/2001
Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in Stars Hollow unexpectedly, and immediately picks up on the attraction between Luke and Lorelai, which they deny. Rachel decides to stay for awhile, which leaves Luke and Lorelai with mixed feelings. Lorelai and Rory are amazed when Emily agrees to excuse Rory from Friday night dinner so that Rory and Dean can celebrate their three month anniversary. When Lorelai arrives for dinner, she discovers the source of Emily's largesse -- her mother has invited another guest -- a man with whom she secretly hopes to fix Lorelai up. After a painful dinner with one of the world's most boring men, Lorelai attempts to escape through the window of her old bedroom, but is caught in the act by Richard. When he is forced to admit that even he is bored by the man, he uncharacteristically covers for her and lets her make her getaway. Back in Stars Hollow, Dean treats Rory to a wonderfully romantic dinner, and then gives her a present -- a car that he's restoring for h
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: John Stephens
7.5/10 6 votes#21 - The Rager
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/14/2005
It's Trey's 21st birthday and Marissa, anxious to help Trey and Ryan forge a relationship, throws a birthday party for Trey at the Cooper-Nichol mansion that turns out to be a rager. Seth is left in hot water by both Summer and Zach, but why? Sandy wants to continue his friendship with Carter, leaving a confused Kirsten. Meanwhile, Julie shares some memories with an "old" friend and in the process learns a few things and gains a few ideas.
Director: Tony Wharmby
Writer: John Stephens
7.5/10 6 votes#22 - The Anger Management
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2005
When the gang heads to The Bait Shop to see The Subways, Taylor's horsing around causes a major rift between Seth and Summer. Marissa, determined to end the potentially explosive rift between Ryan and Volchok, does whatever it takes to watch out for Ryan. Meanwhile, Matt, Sandy's Newport Group partner, goes above and beyond the call of duty when he learns he has to cut Newport Group staff.
Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: John Stephens
7.5/10 2 votes#23 - Don't Push It
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2022
To set things right, Alfie and Daveboy search for a dangerous secret prison in the Hebrides, which generates its power by triggering its inhabitants’ most traumatic memories.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: John Stephens
7.4/10 9 votes#24 - Emily in Wonderland
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/2001
Rachel finds an abandoned inn that Lorelai and Sookie fall in love with; Lorelai and Rachel spend the afternoon getting to know each other and Rachel asks Lorelai to put in a good word for her with Luke; as Rory takes Emily on a tour of Stars Hollow, Emily hits it off with Mrs. Kim and Michel, but becomes distraught when she sees Lorelai and Rory's first home; at Sookie's urging, Lorelai gives Jackson's cousin Rune a job at the Inn.
Director: Perry Lang
Writer: John Stephens
7.4/10 7 votes#25 - The Gringos
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/2006
Ryan and Seth go to Mexico to find Volchok, but Seth secretly phones home worried about what Ryan might do if they find him. A distraught Sandy and Kirsten decide to go after the boys and try to stop Ryan before he does something he might regret. Meanwhile, Julie and Kaitlin are forced to participate in a clothing drive at the school, and Summer and her hippie friends try to save a tree.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: John Stephens