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The Best Episodes Written By Michael Reisz

Every TV Episode Written by Michael Reisz Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Michael Reisz Ratings Summary

"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".

  • I'm a Liver Not a Fighter
    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

  • Drag Me to Hell
    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

  • Witches of Mass Destruction
    8.0/101 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Breast in Show
    8.0/101 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

  • Deep End of the Poole
    8.0/101 votes

    #5 - 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

  • BL: Los Angeles
    8.0/101 votes

    #6 - 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

  • The Cancer Man Can
    7.0/101 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Word Salad Days
    7.0/101 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Throwing Shade
    7.0/105 votes

    #9 - 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

  • The Island
    7.0/105 votes

    #10 - 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

  • Malec
    6.9/107 votes

    #11 - 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

  • Red Rain
    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

  • You're Dead To Me
    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

  • Raising Hell
    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

  • This Guilty Blood
    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

  • What Part of No
    5.8/104 votes

    #16 - 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

  • My Main Trial Is Yet To Come
    4.7/103 votes

    #17 - 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