The Best Episodes Written By Michael Maclennan
Every TV Episode Written by Michael Maclennan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Michael MacLennan Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Michael MacLennan is "Photographs and Memories", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Terry Ingram". "Photographs and Memories" aired on 8/20/2017 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Buried Treasures".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Photographs and Memories
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/20/2017
As Abby sends her girls off to their first day at a new school, conflict arises between Trace and Wes about their roles in the family—complicated further by a Nashville recording label taking interest in Trace’s new demo with a former flame. Mick butts heads with his brother over family land.
Director: Terry Ingram
Writer: Michael MacLennan
10.0/10 1 votes#2 - Buried Treasures
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/3/2017
Nell discovers a treasure map that Bree made as a teen, leading Bree and Kevin to hunt for a family time capsule in the backyard. While Trace is in Nashville fighting his producer Mark Hall to keep Leigh on an upcoming album at the risk of his own career, Abby meets a handsome widower in the PTA.
Director: Mike Rohl
Writer: Michael MacLennan
9.0/10 3 votes#3 - Death in the Family
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 5/23/2004
Debbie and Vic have words over his new life, which ends in tragedy; Michael and Justin receive good news about 'Rage'; Brian is told some devastating news.
Director: Bruce McDonald
Writer: Michael MacLennan
8.7/10 3 votes#4 - Love for Sale
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2002
Michael tries to forget Ben by re-entering the dating scene. Justin has an encounter with a boy closer to his age than Brian. Emmett is surprised when he meets his secret admirer – very surprised.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Michael MacLennan
8.7/10 3 votes#5 - One Degree of Brian Kinney
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2002
Michael has trouble dealing with the news that his new boyfriend Ben once slept with his best friend Brian. Debbie needs to do something about the dead boy found behind her diner. She impresses Detective Horvath with her sleuthing. Ted gets a shot at being accepted by the elite A-Gays of Pittsburgh.
Director: Thom Best
Writer: Michael MacLennan
8.3/10 3 votes#6 - You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/12/2002
Brian ignores Justin's birthday, so Melanie and Lindsay take him to a violin concert – where he meets the gorgeous and talented Ethan. Michael's surprise party for Ben is a disaster. Ted falls for Luke – he seems perfect, but can he accept Ted's career in porn?
Director: Bruce McDonald
Writer: Michael MacLennan
8.3/10 3 votes#7 - House Full of Children
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2003
Having left Brian, Justin must find a way to pay for school; much to Lindsay's surprise, Melanie expresses her desire to have another baby. Emmett discovers a loophole in his relationship with Ted in order to honor a previously arranged liaison.
Director: Bruce McDonald
Writer: Michael MacLennan
8.3/10 3 votes#8 - Stop Hurting Us
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2003
Ted is out on bail and begs Brian to talk to Stockwell on his behalf. Justin confronts Ethan. Melanie is pregnant, much to everyone's delight. Ben promises to stop using steroids.
Director: Kevin Inch
Writer: Michael MacLennan
8.3/10 3 votes#9 - Drugs, Sex and Lies
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/8/2003
Brian investigates the death of Dumpster Boy based on a tip from Hunter. Emmett is furious when Melanie and Lindsay insist Ted's an addict. Ted asks Emmett to share his experience.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Michael MacLennan
8.0/10 1 votes#10 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 7/31/2005
Brian and Justin are getting married! Melanie and Lindsay plan on moving the family to Canada – to raise Gus and Jenny Rebecca in a country where they won't be humiliated because of their parents' sexual orientation. Ted may have finally found his Mr. Right. Emmett catches Drew with another man.
Director: John Fawcett
Writer: Michael MacLennan
7.0/10 1 votes#11 - Hard Decisions
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2005
Brian remains steadfast in his belief that marriage is the death of a relationship. Debbie has a difficult time accepting her role as a lady of leisure – especially when she discovers that Loretta has stolen her act including the button-clad vest right down to the wisecracks. Ted decides to undergo an extreme makeover.
Director: Kelly Makin
Writer: Michael MacLennan
6.8/10 5 votes#12 - Hell's Teeth
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2015
When a new threat proves to be more powerful than anticipated, both The Pack and Coven suffer heavy losses in the confrontation.
Director: James Dunnison
Writer: Michael MacLennan
6.8/10 4 votes#13 - Pride
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2002
Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh's annual parade.
Director: Kevin Inch
Writer: Michael MacLennan
6.8/10 4 votes#14 - 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 MacLennan
6.8/10 4 votes#15 - Stand Up for Ourselves
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/25/2004
Brian starts his own ad agency; Ted graduates from rehab with Blake by his side; Michael and Emmett go on a retreat; Justin decides to join a gay vigilante group.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Michael MacLennan
6.8/10 4 votes#16 - The Snake in Paradise
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2004
Brian continues to deal with radiation treatment; Ben is tempted when a former student shows interest in him; Sam and Lindsay struggle with their mutual attraction.
Director: John Fawcett
Writer: Michael MacLennan
6.5/10 2 votes#17 - Minor Offenses
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2016
While Stef recovers from surgery, she and Lena grow concerned when they find out Justina wants Callie to support a legislation that they know nothing about.
Director: Rob Morrow
Writer: Michael MacLennan
6.0/10 1 votes#18 - Going South
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2015
Callie convinces Brandon to head out on a mysterious trip that brings them to Mexico. Stef and Lena discover an empty pregnancy test box in the trash and wonder if someone in the house is worried they are pregnant.
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Michael MacLennan
5.5/10 3 votes#19 - Wake
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2018
The search for the killer terrorising the Fillmore district continues. Millie, Jean, Iris and Hailey are under pressure to work out who the killer is so they can stop them before they strike again.
Director: Gary Harvey
Writer: Michael MacLennan
4.5/10 2 votes#20 - Honest to Yourself
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 7/3/2005
Justin lands himself in jail for standing up against Proposition 14 and his own father. Brian and Brandon work their way down the list of the ten hottest guys in their competition to determine the real stud of Babylon. Ben grieves Hunter's departure. Melanie and Lindsay attempt an in-house separation while Emmett's stalker reveals himself.
Director: Kevin Inch
Writer: Michael MacLennan
3.3/10 3 votes#21 - Range of Motion
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/14/2020
Ramon's new ballet creates controversy — and opportunity. Bette goes to extremes to hide her injury, while Oren wrestles with his own secrets.
Director: Gary Fleder
Writer: Michael MacLennan