The Best Episodes Written By Melissa James Gibson
Every TV Episode Written by Melissa James Gibson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Melissa James Gibson Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Melissa James Gibson is "Chapter 44", rated 8.4/10 from 22 user votes. It was "directed by Tom Shankland". "Chapter 44" aired on 3/4/2016 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Chapter 37".
8.4/10 22 votes#1 - Chapter 44
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/4/2016
Claire advises Donald Blythe on dealing with Petrov. Further investigations of Lucas Goodwin dredges up his accusations against Frank.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
8.1/10 29 votes#2 - Chapter 37
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/27/2015
Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
8.0/10 5 votes#3 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2022
Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate's off her game in court. Memories surface of James' long-ago encounter with Holly.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.9/10 16 votes#4 - The Oath
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/24/2013
One of Elizabeth's agents has key intel for sale, but she and Philip find themselves taking increasingly greater risks for what could well be a set-up. Meanwhile, Stan's pursuit of Directorate S suddenly begins to yield unexpected results.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.8/10 36 votes#5 - Chapter 32
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2015
Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.8/10 23 votes#6 - Chapter 41
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2016
As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. But this time they're not on the same side.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.6/10 16 votes#7 - Covert War
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/17/2013
Events in Moscow strike a personal chord for Elizabeth, leading her to take on a dangerous mission she can't complete without Philip's help, and placing the couple on a collision course with both Grannie and the FBI.
Director: Nicole Kassell
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.6/10 24 votes#8 - Chapter 49
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2016
As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.5/10 4 votes#9 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2022
Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.5/10 4 votes#10 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2022
Kate questions Olivia about what happened in the elevator as Sophie reels from new information about James and pressure mounts on the prime minister.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.5/10 3 votes#11 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2022
Sophie's suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.4/10 5 votes#12 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2022
James scrambles to mitigate the scandal's impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.4/10 17 votes#13 - COMINT
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2013
A crucial agent crumbles under emotional distress and threatens to topple a valuable network of KGB informants. Professionally, Philip and Elizabeth are tasked with infiltrating the FBI's new communications encryption system while personally they are forced to grapple with one of the darker aspects of life as a spy.
Director: Holly Dale
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.3/10 15 votes#14 - Behind the Red Door
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2014
A dangerous Naval officer becomes the key to Philip and Elizabeth’s mission as well as a potential threat to their family's safety. Lucia, a Sandinista intelligence officer working with the Jennings, is tasked with getting Elizabeth access to Capitol Hill. Stan struggles with the potential costs of protecting Nina.
Director: Charlotte Sieling
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
5.5/10 20 votes#15 - Chapter 72
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2018
While the Shepherd family attempts to diminish Claire's power, Doug goes off the grid but continues angling to advance his agenda.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
4.8/10 20 votes#16 - Chapter 73
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2018
Claire tries to tarnish Frank's legacy. Doug provokes Claire by releasing excerpts from Frank's diary. A rift develops between the Shepherds.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Melissa James Gibson