10.0/101 votes#1 - I'm a Liver Not a Fighter
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 6/19/2011
A terminally ill father wants to reconcile with his children.
Director: Michael W. Watkins
Writer: Michael Reisz
10.0/101 votes#2 - Drag Me to Hell
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2012
Even with Joanna babysitting Norah and Brandi addressing her alcohol problems in rehab, things are still chaotic in Mary's life. Douglas Hampton/Harvey, a drag performer who was known as Kandy back in New Orleans, joins the program after accidentally interrupting a drug deal between a club manager and a member of a dangerous drug cartel. The team tells Douglas that he must leave Kandy and his performance act behind, but the frustration of his new life sends him back onto the stage and into the spotlight.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Michael Reisz
8.0/102 votes#3 - BL: Los Angeles
Season 2 Episode 27 - Aired 5/16/2006
While in LA, Alan takes on the case of TV star Courtney Rae, who is arrested after shooting a photographer who she mistakes for a stalker. But Denny and Barry make life difficult when they won't stop making sexual advances toward their client. Meanwhile, Denise resorts to underhanded tactics to eliminate Marlene from the picture, but the plan backfires when she is caught by Paul. And Brad enlists Shirley's help in trying to persuade the judge in his niece's trial to lower the sentence.
Director: Bill D'Elia
Writer: Michael Reisz
7.5/102 votes#4 - Breast in Show
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/7/2006
After meeting Irma for a date, Alan finds himself defending her when she is charged with a sex crime by protesting topless. Meanwhile, Denise finds it difficult to remain close to Daniel when he invites her to his own funeral, and Garrett faces his toughest challenge yet when Catherine invades his office.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Michael Reisz
7.5/102 votes#5 - Word Salad Days
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 3/28/2006
After beginning to speak gibberish in court, Alan turns to Denny for help in curing his new, debilitating condition. Meanwhile, Paul and Brad defend a video game company when a mother claims the company's addictive game killed her teenage son, and Denise challenges the polygamy law.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Michael Reisz
7.0/102 votes#6 - Deep End of the Poole
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/2/2006
Name partner Edwin Poole returns from a mental institution to Crane, Poole and Schmidt, ready to jump back in, but Shirley has reservations when he decides to sue a candy company. An A.D.A. with a grudge against Alan brings charges, accusing him of advising his client to flee when a guilty verdict was inevitable. Meanwhile, Brad and Denise decide where to take their relationship.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Michael Reisz
7.0/101 votes#7 - Duck and Cover
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/15/2007
Alan defends Brad and Denise's priest after he's arrested on their wedding day on charges of sheltering undocumented immigrants; Jerry helps a woman with a pet duck who was evicted from her apartment; and Denny counts a coveted sports trophy among his possessions.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: Michael Reisz
7.0/105 votes#8 - Throwing Shade
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2014
When one of Eliot's oldest friends, the campaign manager for a mayoral candidate, is murdered, he is forced to face his past and current demons as Carrie and Al work to uncover the killer.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Michael Reisz
7.0/105 votes#9 - The Island
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2014
Carrie and Al's investigation into the death of a college dropout takes a surprising turn when they discover he had been living in an off-the-grid community on an abandoned island near Manhattan.
Director: Oz Scott
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.9/107 votes#10 - Malec
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/29/2016
The Institute is in full swing as everyone is preparing for the wedding of Alec and Lydia. Lydia is getting final touches made on her wedding dress, the wedding decorations are set and Isabelle is trying to figure out a way to throw a traditional, mundane bachelor party for her brother – whether he likes it or not. During what should be a time of great celebration for many is far from it as they examine their relationships. Alec is struggling on two sides – his wedding is one of the biggest days in his life and his parabatai should be at his side, yet he and Jace are still at odds. Alec also continues to struggle with his feelings for Magnus, especially when Magnus won’t give up on Alec. And as the Institute is buzzing with romance, Clary is desperate to work things out with Jace, but he is keeping her at arm’s length. Meanwhile, Jace, Clary and Magnus go looking for warlock Ragnor Fell to try and find the antidote to awaken Jocelyn.
Director: James Marshall
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.5/102 votes#11 - Witches of Mass Destruction
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2005
The firm takes on two milestone cases. First, Shirley and Denise represent Christian and Wiccan parents who are outraged by a public school's Halloween celebrations, but the case takes a turn for the worse when the clients begin arguing amongst themselves. Meanwhile, Denny and Alan's friendship is tested when Alan helps Cassie sue the US military for the loss of her brother.
Director: James R. Bagdonas
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.5/104 votes#12 - Red Rain
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/2019
Galvin discovers that something bizarre is happening with the patients that are being brought into the hospital. Maggie gets a clue about how to keep The Source from taking over. Meanwhile, both Macy and Galvin do something no one could have predicted.
Director: Anya Adams
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.4/105 votes#13 - You're Dead To Me
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2019
With Macy on a quest to find answers, she goes against Harry’s advice and summons up a Necromancer which puts her and Maggie in harm’s way. Maggie attends a frat party at Lucy’s encouragement, to help her get over Parker. Meanwhile, Mel helps Harry who is struggling with his regained memories.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.2/108 votes#14 - Raising Hell
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2016
After getting a clue about who may have wiped Clary's memories, the crew hunts down the High Warlock of Brooklyn, Magnus Bane. With all of the warlocks in hiding from Valentine, the team must lure Magnus out with something he can't refuse - a killer party and something very valuable. But with emotions running high, more may come out of their meeting with Magnus than just the retrieval of Clary's memories. Meanwhile, Simon doesn't seem to be himself after his recent Downworlder encounter.
Director: Tawnia McKiernan
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.2/104 votes#15 - This Guilty Blood
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2017
Only hours have passed since Jace left with Valentine and all hell has broken loose at The Institute. Alec, Isabelle and Clary are desperate to find Jace, but are quickly stopped in their tracks with the arrival of Victor Aldertree, who means business about getting the Institute back on track. But getting the New York Shadowhunters in-line with The Clave may be counterintuitive to Alec, Isabelle and Clary's plan to rescue Jace. Meanwhile, Jocelyn has a lot to catch up on now that she is awake.
Director: Matthew Hastings
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.0/102 votes#16 - The Cancer Man Can
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2006
Paul recruits Denise to help him defend a cancer patient who used his wealth to guarantee he would not get a placebo during a drug study. Meanwhile, Alan goes too far in trying to convince the senior partners to promote "Hands" to partner, and Denny finds himself falling in love with a woman he meets at a charity event.
Director: Lou Antonio
Writer: Michael Reisz
5.8/104 votes#17 - What Part of No
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/12/2013
When Lacey gets attacked by a man breaking into Riley’s home, both Riley and Kyle feel responsible. Riley goes on a mission to find out the identity of the man who broke into her home. When Evan’s investigation with the police is moving too slow, Riley turns to Georgia for help. Meanwhile, Selena discovers a secret about Nikki and Derek. Riley helps her client, Ben Miller, calm his nerves before he goes out on a date with the girl of his dreams.
Director: John Whitesell
Writer: Michael Reisz
4.7/103 votes#18 - My Main Trial Is Yet To Come
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2013
Selena doesn’t trust Riley’s new hire, Nikki, and Riley tries to keep the peace and some stability in the wake of all the new changes. We get a glimpse into Nikki’s life before The Rub of Sugarland when Riley meets her ex-boss, Greg Carlye, who runs a strip club. Meanwhile Riley discovers that Derek has been keeping a secret of his own that jeopardizes the Rub of Sugarland. Riley wisely decides that Derek’s secret can be used as a valuable business opportunity. Riley must decide whether she wants Katie and Travis visiting Kyle in jail. Riley and Evan struggle to find time with each other. Riley receives an unusual request from one of her clients, a pro football player who likes to test his boundaries.
Director: Timothy Busfield
Writer: Michael Reisz
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"I'm a Liver Not a Fighter" is the best rated episode written by Michael Reisz. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Michael W. Watkins. It aired on 6/19/2011 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Drag Me to Hell".