The best episode written by Laurie Arent is "Maternal Instincts", rated 8.3/10 from 3 user votes. It was "directed by Kevin Hooks". "Maternal Instincts" aired on 4/25/2004 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Games People Play".
The 1989 case of a woman murdered in front of her 3-year-old son is re-opened. A psychologist asks Det. Rush to look into the case again when the son, now a 17-year-old teen, suffers from intense nightmares and troubled behavior.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Laurie Arent
Tensions grow between Riley and her co-worker, Selena, when Selena and Evan begin dating. Meanwhile, Riley considers the lack of a male role model in the house when her son, Travis, gets caught in a "curious situation" with Taylor's daughter. Riley lends advice to one of her clients, a rodeo cowboy. when his relationship hits a wall. Linette tries to compete with Taylor when she applies for a loan to buy the salon.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: Laurie Arent
Riley's new career starts to take off when she gets promoted at The Rub. But when her daughter, Katie, starts acting up at school. Riley struggles to find the balance of being a responsible single mom and a newly minted manager.
Director: John Behring
Writer: Laurie Arent
An armored transport bus with Naval brig detainees on board crashes and four prisoners manage to escape.
Director: Tony Wharmby
Writer: Laurie Arent