The Best Episodes Written By Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(101 votes)

   #1 - Seven Minutes in Heaven

   S2:E93/18/2016

   Castle gets an offer he can't refuse. Foggy and Murdock question the future of their firm, but Karen won't give up so easily.

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   8.1/10(151 votes)

   #2 - Much More

   S1:E812/20/2019

   A terrifying pack of foes lays Geralt low. Yennefer and her fellow mages prepare to fight back. A shaken Ciri depends on the kindness of a stranger.

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   8.0/10(70 votes)

   #3 - Worst Behavior

   S1:E38/18/2017

   Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.

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   7.9/10(57 votes)

   #4 - I Heard a Rumor

   S1:E82/15/2019

   As Vanya practices controlling her new abilities, Allison tags along with a local cop to find out what happened outside the restaurant.

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   7.9/10(92 votes)

   #5 - The Dark at the End of the Tunnel

   S2:E123/18/2016

   Daredevil goes underground to save an old friend. Karen follows a dangerous lead. The law firm of Nelson and Murdock may have reached its final chapter.

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   7.9/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Process Stories

   S4:E811/13/2002

   The staff celebrates election night and encourages Sam to run for the seat in Orange County; Toby continues to worry about how Andrea's pregnancy will play politically for both of them; a coup develops in Venezuela; Jed and Abbey endure some interruptions at their private celebration.

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   7.8/10(430 votes)

   #7 - The End's Beginning

   S1:E112/20/2019

   Hostile townsfolk and a cunning mage greet Geralt in the town of Blaviken. Ciri finds her royal world upended when Nilfgaard sets its sights on Cintra.

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #8 - The California 47th

   S4:E162/19/2003

   Bartlet plays hardball to end the genocide in Kundu; after the entire speechwriting staff quits, Will is forced to rely on Elsie and some inexperienced interns to write tax policy remarks; the trip to California to help Sam's campaign gets off to a rocky start; Sam refuses to let Bartlet hold off the Democratic response to the Republican tax plan because it might hurt the campaign; Toby and Charlie get arrested coming to Andy's defense after a drunk accosts her; Bartlet fires Sam's campaign manager and replaces him with Toby.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Access

   S5:E183/31/2004

   A documentary camera crew follows C.J. around for a not-so-typical day in the White House.

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    7.7/10(63 votes)

    #10 - Man on the Moon

    S1:E42/15/2019

    The story of Luther's transformation emerges. At the motel, Klaus puts Hazel and Cha-Cha's training to the test. Allison grows suspicious of Leonard.

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    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #11 - The Defenders

    S1:E88/18/2017

    As New York edges closer to disaster, Elektra sees what's beyond the wall, and the Defenders make a last-ditch effort to save the city.

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    7.6/10(103 votes)

    #12 - Kinbaku

    S2:E53/18/2016

    A former lover arrives in Hell's Kitchen and turns Murdock's world upside down. Karen digs for the truth about the Punisher.

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    7.5/10(67 votes)

    #13 - Take Shelter

    S1:E58/18/2017

    Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Disaster Relief

    S5:E611/5/2003

    The fallout on the Hill from Carrick's switch to the Republican party exiles Josh deep into a White House doghouse, so C.J. gives Donna some tips on how she can support him; Jed gets a harsh reality check from C.J. when he lingers too long in a small Oklahoma town devastated by a deadly tornado; in Jed's absence, Leo juggles an impending war between Albania and Greece, a visit from the German chancellor, a tussle over tax cuts, and an over-reaching Secretary of Defense; Josh and Toby are less than thrilled when Leo brings Angela on board to assume some of Josh's responsibilities.

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    7.4/10(71 votes)

    #15 - Mean Right Hook

    S1:E28/18/2017

    As a new conspiracy takes shape, Matt finds old habits are hard to break, Jessica gets in over her head, Luke tracks a lead, and Danny meets his match.

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    7.4/10(66 votes)

    #16 - Fish in the Jailhouse

    S1:E78/18/2017

    Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.

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    7.1/10(98 votes)

    #17 - What Is Lost

    S2:E312/17/2021

    Impatient with Geralt's methods, Ciri braves major obstacles to prove her mettle. Scheming and suspicion amongst the Brotherhood make Yennefer a target.

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    7.0/10(91 votes)

    #18 - Family

    S2:E812/17/2021

    Geralt faces off with a demon targeting his nearest and dearest while the most powerful players on the Continent ramp up their pursuit of Ciri.

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    5.3/10(49 votes)

    #19 - What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

    S4:E110/30/2025

    Geralt sets out to save Ciri from the claws of Emhyr, unaware of her true fate. Beset by Vilgefortz, Yennefer attempts to uncover his plan.

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    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Election Day (1)

    S7:E164/2/2006

    Election Day finally arrives, and between analyzing exit polls, and mulling over news reports, a few Santos staff members discover the joys of campaign romance. Meanwhile, C.J. ponders life after the White House; and Annabeth makes a tragic discovery.

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    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Cold

    S7:E133/12/2006

    After the near-nuclear disaster at the power plant the polls show surprising, or maybe not so surprising, results for both candidates. The Vinick camp gears up for backlash while the Santos camp hopes for cause to celebrate. Meanwhile Bartlet is still trying to keep the situation in Central Asia under control. Relationships in the Santos campaign, the Vinick campaign, and the West Wing all undergo changes and Vinick and Bartlet attempt to deal with different versions of the cold.

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