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The Best Episodes Written By Mark V. olsen

Every TV Episode Written by Mark V. olsen Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  • A Barbecue for Betty
    9.3/10(4)

    #1 - A Barbecue for Betty

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 5/7/2006

    Bill wants to throw a party to celebrate Don's plans of getting a fourth wife but Nicki's massive credit card debt weighs heavily on his mind. Pam's friend attempts to make his moves on Margie, but she is preoccupied with wanting to know more of how she became a part of the Henrickson family.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Good Guys and Bad Guys
    9.0/10(4)

    #2 - Good Guys and Bad Guys

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 7/23/2007

    Margene's mother visits the family. Scott has upsetting news about Alby. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to Juniper Creek.

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Am I Still Me?
    9.0/10(1)

    #3 - Am I Still Me?

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 11/29/2015

    On the day of her "Sympoosium," Dr. James is plagued by unexpected complications. Patsy embraces his truth, and DiDi finds herself caught between her work and family. Dawn and Dr. James see uncanny visions of themselves in two British visitors, Dr. Pippa Moore and Sister Den Flixter.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Damage Control
    8.8/10(4)

    #4 - Damage Control

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 6/11/2007

    After they're outed as polygamists, Barb decides to leave the family while Bill starts an investigation of who leaked the information. Meanwhile, Sarah attends a support group for ex-Mormons

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • The Writing on the Wall
    8.8/10(4)

    #5 - The Writing on the Wall

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 6/18/2007

    Bill and Don investigate who's responsible for ruining one of the Home Plus advertising signs. Alby gets the police to look into the poisoning case. Meanwhile, Nicki is mad at Bill for his forgetting their anniversary.

    Director: Sarah Pia Anderson

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Oh, Pioneers
    8.8/10(4)

    #6 - Oh, Pioneers

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 8/26/2007

    In the season finale, the family prepares for the annual Pioneer Week. Bill and Alby butt heads over the control of UEB. Meanwhile, Margene reveals the truth to Ana.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Rough Edges
    8.7/10(6)

    #7 - Rough Edges

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 3/8/2009

    Bill petitions the DA's office to charge Roman with murder; Margene starts a jewelry business; Don's fact-finding mission about the casino license reveals the possible involvement of Bill's brother-in-law; Sarah considers her options for the future.

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Free at Last
    8.4/10(5)

    #8 - Free at Last

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 1/10/2010

    With the grand opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino only days away, the Henricksons make last-minute preparations. Meanwhile, the feds probe the whereabouts of Roman Grant; Adaleen shares a shocking secret with Nicki; Margie makes an on-air slip-up; Bill and Nicki's smarmy ex, J.J. Walker, work out an arrangement allowing Cara Lynn to stay at the Henrickson's.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • On Trial
    8.2/10(6)

    #9 - On Trial

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 2/8/2009

    Bill attempts to drive a wedge between Alby and Roman, whose case finally goes to trial. Struggling with the decision of what to do regarding her pregnancy, Sarah recruits Heather and Ben for moral support.

    Director: David Knoller

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Block Party
    8.0/10(6)

    #10 - Block Party

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 1/18/2009

    Bill wants to add a Native American businessman as a partner for his casino and sniffs for a clue of why his family has been snubbed for a big upcoming block party. Meanwhile, Barb would love to add Ana to the fold, and Adaleen has Nicki doing some spying for her. Also, Alby's secret life has gotten him in trouble.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Empire
    8.0/10(6)

    #11 - Empire

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 1/25/2009

    The family dates Ana as a group. Barb awaits test results and takes steps to address Nicki's apparent infertility. With Margene by his side, Bill pursues the casino. Sarah makes plans to go to school out of state, but encounters obstacles. Don is forced into monogamy. Roman attempts to blackmail Bill into finding Rhonda. Frank introduces new wife Jodean to Lois, with explosive results.

    Director: Jim McKay

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • The Counterfeiters
    7.7/10(3)

    #12 - The Counterfeiters

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 12/29/2022

    Allie and Margot forge different paths to secure their family’s future. Dina lays low at a luxury resort and considers a path of her own.

    Director: Metin Hüseyin

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Goat Head Taco
    7.0/10(3)

    #13 - Goat Head Taco

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 12/8/2022

    New revelations about Casa Roja leave Allie trapped working with a local drug lord, forcing Margot to take the family’s future into her hands.

    Director: Alonso Alvarez

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • The Burning of Judas
    7.0/10(3)

    #14 - The Burning of Judas

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 12/15/2022

    Allie makes a discovery that could change his family’s fortunes forever. Margot gets close to Richard in hopes of earning his trust.

    Director: Marisol Adler

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Eulogy
    7.0/10(2)

    #15 - Eulogy

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 1/5/2023

    The Foxes reunite to determine the family’s future when an unexpected crisis threatens to end their journey once and for all.

    Director: Metin Hüseyin

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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  • Dead Totems
    6.3/10(3)

    #16 - Dead Totems

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 12/22/2022

    Charlie and Allie trek through the jungle to uncover Guillermo’s secret. Margot learns Richard’s true intentions at Casa Roja.

    Director: Marisol Adler

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

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Mark V. Olsen Ratings Summary

"A Barbecue for Betty" is the best rated episode written by Mark V. Olsen. It scored 9.25/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by Julian Farino. It aired on 5/7/2006 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Good Guys and Bad Guys".