The Best Episodes Written By Michael Berns
Every TV Episode Written by Michael Berns Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Michael Berns Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Michael Berns is "Pasts and Presents", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Sean McNamara". "Pasts and Presents" aired on 8/13/2017 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Mixed Blessings".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Pasts and Presents
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/13/2017
Mick makes some unpopular business decisions when he plans to sell the nightclub that he and Trace had built together. When planning her cousin’s wedding goes awry, Jess turns to an unexpected source for help. Bree fights to regain control in the production of her play.
Director: Sean McNamara
Writer: Michael Berns
9.0/10 3 votes#2 - Mixed Blessings
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2002
Justin and Brian negotiate their relationship – it's not like your parents! Ted's new business flourishes thanks to Emmett. Could one of Michael's first customers turn out to be the love of his life? Lindsay can't stand Ted's dirty little business. Melanie shares a dirty little secret of her own.
Director: Bruce McDonald
Writer: Michael Berns
9.0/10 3 votes#3 - Sick, Sick, Sick
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 6/2/2002
Michael's worst fears come true when Ben is hospitalized. Justin wishes Brian was more romantic – like Ethan. Emmett considers a million-dollar offer to keep his relationship with George a secret.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Michael Berns
8.7/10 3 votes#4 - Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2002
Michael mourns the death of his comic book hero, Captain Astro, while Debbie finds a real life murder victim behind the diner. Emmett helps George to enjoy himself. Melanie & Lindsay are inspired by the contents of Lindsay's Granny Faye's secret letters.
Director: Michael DeCarlo
Writer: Michael Berns
8.7/10 3 votes#5 - The Dangers of Sex and Drugs
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 4/28/2002
Justin's making too much money as a go-go dancer to care about his suffering schoolwork. George offers to take Emmett on a world tour! Detective Carl Horvath returns to the diner, to ask Debbie out on a date.
Director: John Fawcett
Writer: Michael Berns
8.0/10 1 votes#6 - The Mourner
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2002
The mysterious symbol on Doe's chest is part of the calling card left by a serial killer known as The Mourner who knows a lot about Doe, whom he challenges with cryptic clues as he puts more lives in danger.
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Michael Berns
8.0/10 1 votes#7 - John D.O.A.
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2003
Lenny renews his duel of wits with John, kidnapping Lt. Avery and sending a series of cryptic clues with a fatal deadline. A new captain makes things hard for John and he and Digger go off on their own to hunt down the killer. John meets up with Frank and they figure both that the police are on the wrong trail going into a booby trap and where Lenny really is. But Frank accidentally shoots John, killing him and letting Lenny escape. It's a ruse to draw Lenny out at the cemetery with no one in the way, one that (more or less) works. We do find out that Lenny branded himself with John's mark and didn't have any deep connection to him.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: Michael Berns
7.7/10 3 votes#8 - Hello...
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/10/2008
Sarah asks Kyle to intervene with Jessi, but his method may prove disastrous; Brian Taylor hits a wall in his quest for Latnok's approval, and the prom has a serious cash-flow problem.
Director: Peter DeLuise
Writer: Michael Berns
7.5/10 2 votes#9 - Unnatural Selection
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2005
The family of Russell's friend and fellow Park Ranger, Carl, is struck by tragedy. Russell suspects Sheriff Underlay may be hiding something when he starts looking into the tragedy. Larkin calls upon an old flame to help her investigation into the military. Meanwhile, Mariel and Jesse have a big fight and Rose wants a tree house.
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Writer: Michael Berns
6.8/10 4 votes#10 - Bowling for Equality
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 6/9/2002
Michael is tempted to expose Justin's affair with Ethan to Brian. Ted's become immune to porn. Melanie and Lindsay ask Leda to leave. Bowling Showdown: Cops vs. Queers!
Director: Michael DeCarlo
Writer: Michael Berns
1.0/10 1 votes#11 - Once Upon Ever After
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/26/2018
While Jess and Bree discover David's parents' secret plans, Abby joins Trace on tour, realizing that it will be impossible to stay clear of Trace's newfound fame. Thomas's vow renewal sparks Mick and Megan to re-examine their own relationship, as Connor reconciles with Kevin.
Director: Terry Ingram
Writer: Michael Berns