The Best Episodes Written By Michael Russo

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #1 - It Was the Worst Day of My Life

   S5:E510/25/2018

   After Annalise chooses Gabriel as her second chair, the unexpected duo puts all of their efforts into Nate Sr.'s murder re-trial as they try to convince a jury to grant an insanity plea. Meanwhile, Bonnie struggles to rebound after a dark part of her past resurfaces.

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   8.5/10(8 votes)

   #2 - We Know Everything

   S5:E122/7/2019

   Nate and Annalise both need to keep Gabriel close to ensure their secrets stay hidden.

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   8.4/10(10 votes)

   #3 - Save My Soul

   S2:E163/16/2015

   Suspicious of where her true loyalties lie, Klaus invites Freya to the compound in order to gain more insight into her past with Dahlia.Source: CW

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   8.3/10(10 votes)

   #4 - Wheel Inside the Wheel

   S2:E611/10/2014

   Cami teams up with Marcel and Gia after she becomes suspicious of her faculty advisor Vincent. Lastly, in a surprising turn of events, Klaus comes face-to-face with a visitor from his past.

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   8.2/10(12 votes)

   #5 - An Old Friend Calls

   S3:E153/4/2016

   When Klaus learns that Cortez, an old vampire with a vendetta against him, has arrived in New Orleans, he finds himself forced to deal with this new threat. Meanwhile, when Cortez begins threatening the lives of innocent residents, Vincent has no choice but to help the vengeful vampire in his plan to take down Klaus. Elsewhere, Marcel turns to Davina for her help after several Strix members turn up missing, and Elijah confronts Hayley after learning that she’s been dealing with Jackson’s death in a destructive way.

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   8.1/10(16 votes)

   #6 - Dance Back from the Grave

   S1:E121/28/2014

   Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacrifice by the docks - the work of a dangerous warlock she has come across before. Klaus battles, but his opponent has an unfair advantage.

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   8.0/10(10 votes)

   #7 - Bag of Cobras

   S4:E64/28/2017

   When it’s discovered that The Hollow has employed a mysterious servant to do its bidding, Klaus and Elijah host an elaborate party in order to lure the new threat out and uncover its identity. Feeling a sense of responsibility for The Hollow’s resurgence, Vincent uses his magic to help the Mikaelsons root out this latest threat. Meanwhile, after uncovering information about who may have been behind her parents’ death, Hayley turns to Freya to help unlock her memories from that fateful day.

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   7.9/10(13 votes)

   #8 - The Axeman's Letter

   S3:E511/5/2015

   As the war among the sire lines continues to grow, Klaus receives an unexpected visit by a figure from his past. When Elijah suspects that Tristan is hiding something, he enlists Marcel's help to find out what he's up to. Elsewhere, Davina struggles with her role as Regent and seeks advice from Hayley. Finally, an ancient secret that is uncovered threatens to tear the Mikaelson brothers apart for good.

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   7.8/10(13 votes)

   #9 - The Other Girl in New Orleans

   S3:E812/3/2015

   After learning that Cami's life is in danger and Aurora may be to blame, Klaus is forced to engage in another one of her devious games and follows a series of clues she's left behind for him. Meanwhile, Elijah, Freya and Hayley take drastic measures against Tristan when they discover he holds a valuable piece of information they need. Elsewhere, Aya gives Marcel an ultimatum that leaves him with a difficult decision to make, while tensions between Hayley and Jackson cause her to reevaluate her involvement in Mikaelson family matters.

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    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Gather Up The Killers

    S4:E13/17/2017

    On the fifth anniversary of Klaus’ defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the un-sired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, leading him to seek counsel from an unlikely source. Meanwhile, as Hayley closes in on the cure that will allow her to revive Elijah and the slumbering Mikaelsons, she faces a final task that will force her to make a ruthless decision.

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    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #11 - Was She Ever Good at Her Job?

    S4:E410/19/2017

    Feeling like she's found her purpose again, Annalise focuses on developing her big case and Bonnie grows suspicious. Meanwhile, Connor gets a surprise visit from his dad, and Laurel turns to an old friend to relieve some stress.

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    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Bloodletting

    S1:E711/12/2013

    Hayley goes missing after someone from her past makes a startling revelation. Klaus has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Davina makes a surprising connection. Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her torn.

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    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #13 - The Big Uneasy

    S1:E184/15/2014

    Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.

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    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #14 - A Spirit Here That Won't Be Broken

    S4:E116/9/2017

    When its discovered that The Hollow is using a magical totem to fuel her power, Freya enlists Rebekah and Klaus’ help to locate and destroy it. Elsewhere, an ultimatum by The Hollow puts Kol at odds with his own siblings, while an unexpected run-in forces Marcel and Rebekah to confront the growing tension between them. Finally, The Hollow’s plan for Hayley leaves her in the fight of her life.

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    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Vivian's Here

    S6:E210/3/2019

    As Michaela, Asher and Connor gear up for their last semester of law school, they take on a weighty case involving an illegal immigrant who wants asylum. Meanwhile, Michaela boycotts going to class after a blowup with Annalise about her father. Elsewhere, in an unexpected confrontation, Annalise learns a shocking truth that makes her question everything she thought she knew.

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