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The Best Episodes Written By Mike White

Every TV Episode Written by Mike White Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Mike White Ratings Summary

"The Scare" is the best rated episode written by Mike White. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Rodman Flender. It aired on 5/5/1998 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Little Things".

  • The Scare
    9.0/102 votes

    #1 - The Scare

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/5/1998

    In honor of Friday the 13th, Dawson, plans a séance for the gang, they are all spooked by reports of a serial killer heading towards Capeside.

    Director: Rodman Flender

    Writer: Mike White

  • The Little Things
    8.6/108 votes

    #2 - The Little Things

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/8/2000

    Sam discovers that life as Cindy's boyfriend is not nearly as exciting as he had imagined. Ken's girlfriend ,Amy, confesses a shocking secret, putting Ken in an awkward situation. Lindsay struggles with asking Vice President George Bush a question during an assembly.

    Director: Jake Kasdan

    Writer: Mike White

  • We've Got Spirit
    8.3/109 votes

    #3 - We've Got Spirit

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/24/2000

    Sam tries out to be the school mascot hoping to impress Cindy. Meanwhile, Daniel, Ken, and Kim suddenly become the basketball team's most rabid fans following a series of run-ins with jocks from the rival school, Lincoln High. Lindsay tries to figure out the best way to break up with Nick.

    Director: Danny Leiner

    Writer: Mike White

  • Kim Kelly is My Friend
    8.0/108 votes

    #4 - Kim Kelly is My Friend

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 9/5/2000

    Kim's friend, Karen, bullies Sam and calls him a geek. Kim invites Lindsay to dinner at her house, exposing Lindsay to the abuse Kim takes at home.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Mike White

  • Arrivederci
    7.8/1018 votes

    #5 - Arrivederci

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2022

    Hoping to help Lucia, Albie asks Dominic for a karmic payment. With Portia still unreachable, Tanya grows increasingly wary of Quentin's motives. Consumed with doubts, Ethan confronts Cam... and gets unexpected advice from Daphne. After an eventful night, Valentina gives Mia a chance.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • The Weekend
    7.8/105 votes

    #6 - The Weekend

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2011

    Wary that she may revert to her hard-partying ways, Amy talks Levi into taking a river-rafting excursion on her first weekend home.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • The Ghost Is Seen
    7.8/104 votes

    #7 - The Ghost Is Seen

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2013

    In an effort to dig up dirt on Abaddonn's CEO, Amy, Tyler and Dougie try to befriend his assistant Eileen.

    Director: James Bobin

    Writer: Mike White

  • The Lotus-Eaters
    7.6/1027 votes

    #8 - The Lotus-Eaters

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2021

    As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya’s focus to her business proposal. Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers. A sidelined Rachel begins to question her future. Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Consider Helen
    7.6/105 votes

    #9 - Consider Helen

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2011

    While Amy is at work, her mother Helen runs into an old acquaintance, and gets an unexpected earful from Levi.

    Director: Phil Morrison

    Writer: Mike White

  • Departures
    7.5/1027 votes

    #10 - Departures

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2021

    Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who’s reeling from bad news of her own. As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans. With nothing left to lose, Armond goes on an all-out bender – and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Someone Else's Life
    7.5/104 votes

    #11 - Someone Else's Life

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2011

    Fed up with her humiliation at Abaddonn, Amy considers leaving the company for a socially responsible job at a homeless shelter.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: Mike White

  • Not Good Enough Mothers
    7.5/104 votes

    #12 - Not Good Enough Mothers

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2011

    Moved by the deportation plight of a Mexican mother, Amy tries to generate interest in a new woman's group at work.

    Director: Nicole Holofcener

    Writer: Mike White

  • Sandy
    7.5/104 votes

    #13 - Sandy

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2011

    Amy embraces a kindred spirit when a fellow group-therapy alumna comes to visit.

    Director: Jonathan Demme

    Writer: Mike White

  • Agent of Change
    7.5/104 votes

    #14 - Agent of Change

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2013

    On the precipice of bringing down Abaddonn, Amy prepares herself and those around her for the inevitable fallout.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Mysterious Monkeys
    7.5/1031 votes

    #15 - Mysterious Monkeys

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2021

    Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class with Mark, who’s struggling to process revelations regarding his late father. Hoping to reignite the spark with Rachel, Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening. Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother’s ashes at sea. Paula keeps a secret from a suspicious Olivia.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Arrivals
    7.3/1033 votes

    #16 - Arrivals

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2021

    As a new wave of guests arrive at the White Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage an unreasonable Shane and his easy-going new wife Rachel, while spa director Belinda calms a grieving Tanya. Meanwhile, Nicole suggests her husband Mark distract himself from a health scare by spending time with their son Quinn, who’s been cast out by his sister Olivia and her friend Paula.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Recentering
    7.3/1027 votes

    #17 - Recentering

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2021

    After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is further blindsided by an unexpected arrival. Just as Belinda begins to take her business proposition seriously, Tanya’s attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest. Meanwhile, Armond’s renewed commitment to sobriety is put to the test.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Abductions
    7.2/1015 votes

    #18 - Abductions

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2022

    After admitting their marriage needs work, Ethan grows suspicious of Harper and Cam. As they look forward to a lavish party at Quentin's Palermo estate, Tanya gives Portia an opaque warning about Jack. Meanwhile, the Di Grassos head out in search of distant Sicilian relatives, but Dominic bristles when Albie invites Lucia along as their translator.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • Comrades Unite!
    7.2/104 votes

    #19 - Comrades Unite!

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2011

    Amy and Dougie's conflict comes to a head; Amy asks Krista for a favor.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: Mike White

  • Higher Power
    7.2/105 votes

    #20 - Higher Power

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2013

    In Hawaii, Levi escapes Open Air with a pair of fellow malcontents for a night of drugs and debauchery.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • All I Ever Wanted
    7.2/104 votes

    #21 - All I Ever Wanted

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2013

    Amy daydreams about building a relationship with Jeff after the two find gold in Szidon's personal emails.

    Director: Todd Haynes

    Writer: Mike White

  • Bull Elephants
    7.2/1016 votes

    #22 - Bull Elephants

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2022

    After promising to have a more positive attitude, Harper gets looped into a side excursion with Daphne – leaving Ethan and Cameron behind for some bro time. On her own for two days, Tanya seeks advice from a local tarot reader and summons Portia back from sightseeing with the Di Grassos. Later, Albie questions whether his father truly respects women.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • New Day
    7.2/1030 votes

    #23 - New Day

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2021

    A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya, while Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane. After her husband belittles her work, Rachel approaches Nicole for advice. Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash, while a revived Mark attempts to connect with Quinn.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • In the Sandbox
    7.1/1015 votes

    #24 - In the Sandbox

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2022

    When Tanya receives an impromptu invite from dashing ex-pat Quentin, Portia finds herself spending the day with his beguiling nephew, Jack. After returning from her trip with Daphne, a relieved Harper is blindsided by a piece of evidence from Ethan’s night out. Meanwhile, a suddenly guilt-ridden Lucia tries to keep Mia on a righteous path.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White

  • That's Amore
    7.0/1015 votes

    #25 - That's Amore

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2022

    Still doubting Ethan, Harper gets real during a wine tasting trip with Cam and Daphne. Meanwhile, Tanya and Portia embark on a whirlwind two-day excursion to Palermo with Quentin and Jack, Albie navigates a misunderstanding with Lucia, and Valentina decides to make a staffing change to get a flirtatious Rocco away from Isabella.

    Director: Mike White

    Writer: Mike White