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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - But You Don't Do That Anymore
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - But You Don't Do That Anymore

    S5:E10

    Series Finale: While looking to use Michael Hewes' custody hearing to bring down Patty (Glenn Close), Ellen (Rose Byrne) is double-crossed by a key witness in the McClaren trial.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Part 12
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Part 12

    S1:E12

    Danny’s past and present troubles became a threat to the Rayburns. Sally confronts her family.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Funhouse
    8.8/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Funhouse

    S2:E13

    In the Season Two finale, Tony has a series of 'fever dreams' that help to shed light on some of his problems--particularly his troubles over Big Pussy.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Part 13
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Part 13

    S1:E13

    John, Kevin and Meg try to get their lives back in order as the family comes to grips with the truth about Danny.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Trust Me
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Trust Me

    S2:E13

    Patty goes to extremes to win her case against UNR, as Ellen's season long quest for revenge builds to an explosive conclusion.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - University
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #6 - University

    S3:E6

    Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test by her needy roommate Caitlin.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - There's No 'We' Anymore
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #7 - There's No 'We' Anymore

    S1:E12

    Patty finally posts bail for Ellen as Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - D-Girl
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #8 - D-Girl

    S2:E7

    With Anthony Jr.'s confirmation approaching, Tony and Carmela find their son's growing apathy a cause for concern. Meanwhile, Christopher's interest in show biz is reignited when he meets a well-known filmmaker through his cousin's girlfriend.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Part 24
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Part 24

    S3:E1

    While fleeing the Keys, John hits a roadblock. In the wake of his confessional meeting with Marco, Kevin is forced to get help from a shady character.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Because I Know Patty
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Because I Know Patty

    S1:E13

    The first season ends with Ellen talking Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Get Me a Lawyer
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Get Me a Lawyer

    S1:E1

    Attorney Patty Hewes hires a new associate, Ellen Parsons, to help her as she tries to ruin Arthur Frobisher. Hewes represents a group of employees that are suing Frobisher after he sold his company, leaving the employees devastated. Ellen is unaware that her best friend, Katie Connor, is working for Frobisher.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - London, of Course
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - London, of Course

    S2:E11

    Claire risks everything to oust CEO Walter Kendrick; Ellen discovers a secret about Patty's personal life.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat

    S3:E13

    Ellen and Tom take matters into their own hands in an attempt to win the Tobin case; Patty Hewes is haunted by the price of her success.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - He Is Risen
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #14 - He Is Risen

    S3:E8

    As Thanksgiving approaches, Tony's feud with Ralph escalates, despite the intervention of Johnny Sack. At a frat-house mixer, Meadow and Jackie Jr. find they have more in common than mob-boss dads.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Failure Is Lonely
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Failure Is Lonely

    S4:E10

    Ellen is furious with Patty for violating their agreement about the High Star case. And tempers come to a head between Erickson and Boorman—with Chris' life hanging in the balance.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - The Storm's Moving In
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Storm's Moving In

    S5:E7

    A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - I Like Your Chair
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - I Like Your Chair

    S5:E9

    McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Fortunate Son
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #18 - Fortunate Son

    S3:E3

    Christopher finds that being a 'made' man isn't all it's cracked up to be. Meanwhile, Janice moves into her mother's house, where she soon gets a leg up on Livia's former housekeeper.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker

    S1:E2

    Ellen convinces Katie to testify against Arthur Frobisher, which has him considering drastic measures. Patty begins to question if Katie is giving honest and accurate testimony.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - A Regular Earl Anthony
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #20 - A Regular Earl Anthony

    S1:E5

    Tom Shayes considers his options as Patty continues to strain to keep her clients happy. Arthur tells Ray that he needs to put more pressure on Patty to make the case go away.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Do You Regret What We Did?
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Do You Regret What We Did?

    S1:E9

    Patty Hewes and Arthur Frobisher continue to struggle for dominance as the deposition nears.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    An accident exposes old wounds, complicating the already difficult situation between Danny and his family.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #23 - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death

    S1:E3

    Patty receives a mysterious threat at her office that could destroy her case against Arthur Frobisher. Ellen continues to struggle with the demands of her new job at Hewes and Associates.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - I Knew Your Pig
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #24 - I Knew Your Pig

    S2:E3

    Patty begins to suspect Purcell of withholding vital information; Ellen uncovers a decades-old secret from Patty and Purcell's past.

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    Writer:Todd A. Kessler

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Give Your Heart and Soul to Me
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Give Your Heart and Soul to Me

    S1:E5

    Christian is offered a job that will forever change the course of his life. Coco struggles with her outsider status as she's self-exiled in Switzerland.

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Todd A. Kessler Ratings Summary

"But You Don't Do That Anymore" is the best rated episode written by Todd A. Kessler. It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/12/2012 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Part 12".