10.0/101 votes#1 - The Past Comes Back to Haunt You
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2007
The Club have 24 hours to stop an innocent man's execution and find the real killer of the woman he was accused of murdering. Meanwhile, Jill discovers corruption in the D.A.'s office, and Lindsay worries that her one night stand with Tom may have resulted in pregnancy.
Director: Bryan Spicer
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
9.5/102 votes#2 - The Hidden Staircase
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2019
In our winter finale, Nancy and the Drew Crew desperately search for George’s missing sister, Ted, whose kidnapping eerily mirrors the investigation that started Nancy’s sleuthing career. Meanwhile, while revisiting the trauma of her past, as a means to solving the present-day mystery, Nancy finally reconnects with her father just as an escalation in the Lucy Sable investigation threatens to separate them forever.
Director: Shannon Kohli
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
8.8/1038 votes#3 - Ab Aeterno
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2010
Richard Alpert's back story is shown: In 1867, he is brought to the island on the Black Rock as a slave. He makes a deal with Jacob to be his representative in exchange for immortality. In the present day, Hurley convinces him to help the candidates replace Jacob and stop the Man in Black from leaving the Island.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
8.7/103 votes#4 - The Case of the Wayward Spirit
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2019
When Nancy realizes that George is possessed by Tiffany's spirit, she must act quickly to rid her friend of the ghostly passenger before it's too late. A mysterious stranger wanders in to The Claw and asks the gang to cater a charity gala.
Director: Claudia Yarmy
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
8.7/103 votes#5 - Jump Start
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2005
Allison investigates the supposed suicide of a girl who was dating D.A. Larry Watt's son Greg. When the girl's body is found in a ravine, new evidence is presented that implicates the defense attorney. Meanwhile, Joe is concerned about one of his colleagues after Allison has a premonition of the colleague having a heart attack.
Director: Artie Mandelberg
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
8.5/102 votes#6 - And the Truth Will (Sometimes) Set You Free
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/6/2008
Both Lindsay and Jill question their ethics over a rape suspect who is found murdered. Meanwhile, Lindsay considers taking her relationship with Pete to a new level.
Director: Matthew Penn
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
8.2/1032 votes#7 - The Substitute
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2010
On the island, the Man in Black attempts to recruit Sawyer in his attempt to leave the island, while an impromptu funeral is held for the real Locke. In the flash sideways, Locke is fired from his job and becomes a substitute teacher.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
8.1/1031 votes#8 - Some Like It Hoth
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/15/2009
Suspicions about a possible breach intensify after Ben is taken from the infirmary, and a reluctant Miles is forced to work with Hurley when he's asked to deliver an important package to a top Dharma official.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.9/1031 votes#9 - The Little Prince
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2009
Kate discovers that someone knows the secret of Aaron's true parental lineage. Meanwhile, the dramatic shifts through time are placing the lives of the remaining island survivors in extreme peril.
Director: Stephen Williams
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.9/1014 votes#10 - Sanctuary (2)
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/24/2011
Hal takes the lead fighting an unexpected threat against the children of the 2nd Mass. Anne has her hands full when Sarah goes into labor while the 2nd Mass base is being evacuated.
Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.7/107 votes#11 - Things We Lost in the Fire
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2016
With the traumatic effects of the Phoenix stone taking a toll on his brother, Stefan attempts to help Damon regain his grip on reality, while secretly struggling with his own experience in the stone. Elsewhere, Matt and Bonnie deal with the fallout after Julian and his men take over Mystic Falls, leading Matt to spiral out of control and into trouble with an officer named Penny. Meanwhile, Tyler returns to town for Alaric's baby shower and Caroline makes an upsetting discovery involving Alaric and his future plan for the babies.
Director: Paul Wesley
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.7/103 votes#12 - Dead Aim
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2005
Allison helps the district attorney put away a murderer whose lawyer is also using a psychic....
Director: Richard Pearce
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.6/1014 votes#13 - Sanctuary (1)
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2011
Lt. Terry Clayton of the 7th Mass arrives with word that the aliens are on their way to attack the 2nd Mass. Clayton’s plan to lead the children to a safe haven while the adults remain behind to fight is met with some resistance from the parents, including Tom.
Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.5/1015 votes#14 - Grace
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2011
Tom and his team head out to track down more motorcycles for the 2nd Mass., relying on Pope to guide them to a good location. They hit the jackpot until they meet some skitters and harnessed teenagers at the bike shop. Back at the base, Dr. Harris and Anne disagree over the best method to gather more intelligence on the aliens.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.4/107 votes#15 - You Made a Choice to Be Good
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 2/3/2017
Cade returns to Mystic Falls and presents Damon and Stefan with additional assignments, each with unthinkable consequences. Even with tension growing in their friendship, Caroline and Matt do their best to protect the town’s residents from Cade’s appetite for their souls. Bonnie and Enzo hit the road on a romantic trip, taking the bell with them in hopes to keep it safe.
Director: Carol Banker
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.3/106 votes#16 - The Road Not Taken
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/14/2012
In an all-new bonus episode, Martin's car mysteriously breaks down in the town where he first became a reporter. When he begins to suspect his mentor is involved in illegal activity there, he risks severing their friendship in order to find the truth.
Director: Nelson McCormick
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.3/103 votes#17 - Being Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/25/2005
Evidence shows that a pilot is indeed guilty of his wife's murder. However, in Allison’s dream, when the pilot is put in jail, there is a plane crash where hundreds of people are killed. Should Allison put forth the evidence to land this guilty man in jail, or let him go free in order to save hundreds of innocent lives?
Director: Ronald L. Schwary
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.2/1012 votes#18 - 3 X 1
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/2018
As tensions heat up among the team at Mutant HQ, no one knows who they can trust. Fearing for his family's safety, Reed rethinks their future at the compound. Meanwhile, Dr. Campbell proposes an improved program to Jace that could change everything.
Director: David Straiton
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
7.0/108 votes#19 - Days of Future Past
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 4/1/2016
In an attempt to make things right with his brother, Damon offers to have Stefan’s scar magically transferred to him, only to discover that doing so may come with some unexpected consequences. With time running out and Rayna closing in on Stefan, Valerie desperately attempts to reason with Damon before it’s too late. Elsewhere, after being framed for breaking Rayna out of The Armory, Enzo attempts to clear his name, but not before a violent run-in with Nora forces him to make an upsetting discovery.
Director: Ian Somerhalder
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
6.9/107 votes#20 - gaMe changer
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2018
Tensions within the Inner Circle are at an all-time high, as Andy comes to Rebecca's defense against Reeva. After making an important discovery about Dr. Risman's research, Lauren convinces Reed and Caitlin that they must take action to destroy it. Frustrated with not being taken seriously, Jace begins to strategize with the Purifiers. Meanwhile, the Mutant Underground continues to work on saving mutants. However, tensions flare between Blink and Thunderbird as they confront their differences.
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
6.6/1014 votes#21 - got your siX
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2017
Thunderbird coordinates a mission to discover what Sentinel Services had done to an old friend of his and Lauren encounters a new friend with useful powers.
Director: Craig Siebels
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
6.5/106 votes#22 - Age of Innocence
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2015
In the aftermath of a clever plan orchestrated by Lily, Damon sets off on a road trip with Bonnie and Alaric in search of leverage they can use against his mother. Meanwhile, Caroline, who is being held hostage by the Heretics, learns some shocking information about Valerie’s past, while Stefan learns a few unexpected details about his own past from Lily. Finally, Alaric turns to Bonnie for her help after coming clean about a secret he’s been keeping.
Director: Michael A. Allowitz
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
6.2/1013 votes#23 - Today Will Be Different
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2016
After learning that someone from Stefan’s past may be Damon and Enzo’s next target, Stefan, Bonnie and Caroline head to North Carolina. There, Bonnie takes drastic measures in an attempt to break Enzo free of whatever has a hold over him. At the Armory, Alaric and Georgie stumble upon a mysterious symbol that may be related to the supernatural force controlling Damon and Enzo. Finally, Caroline gets an unexpected surprise from Stefan.
Director: Pascal Verschooris
Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor
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"The Past Comes Back to Haunt You" is the best rated episode written by Melinda Hsu Taylor. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Bryan Spicer. It aired on 11/23/2007 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Hidden Staircase".