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
Mark V. Olsen Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Mark V. Olsen is "Good Guys and Bad Guys", rated 9/10 from 2 user votes. It was "directed by Michael Lehmann". "Good Guys and Bad Guys" aired on 7/23/2007 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Damage Control".
9.0/10 2 votes#1 - 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
8.5/10 2 votes#2 - 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
8.5/10 2 votes#3 - 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
8.5/10 2 votes#4 - 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
8.5/10 4 votes#5 - 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
8.0/10 3 votes#6 - 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
7.8/10 4 votes#7 - 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
7.8/10 4 votes#8 - 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
7.5/10 4 votes#9 - 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
7.5/10 2 votes#10 - 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
7.0/10 2 votes#11 - 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
7.0/10 2 votes#12 - 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
6.5/10 2 votes#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
6.0/10 2 votes#14 - 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