The Best Episodes Written By Willie Reale

Every TV Episode Written by Willie Reale Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Willie Reale Ratings Summary

The best episode written by Willie Reale is "Identity Crisis", rated 9.5/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Joe Berlinger". "Identity Crisis" aired on 4/30/1999 and is rated 1.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "With or Without You".

  • Identity Crisis
    9.5/10 1 votes

    #1 - Identity Crisis

    Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 4/30/1999

    Falsone and Lewis investigate the murder of a man in his own backyard. The victim's nose was removed from his body. Ballard and Gharty investigate the murder of a bartender at a strip club. Canvassing the neighbors, Falsone feels that one of the neighbors isn't what she appears to be. Later when they interview her husband, he gets the same feeling. The MEs complete a record setting day of completing autopsies, but find themselves with one unidentified extra body. Munch and Bayliss get the call, but insist that until they can get a crime scene to go to, the problem isn't theirs. Griscom finds the crime scene in the morgue freezer. Ballard mentions to Gharty that he might want to consider stopping his drinking. Falsone's theory about the victim's neighbors proves true when MGee checks into the Witness Protection program. MGee's phone call puts the wheels in motion to get the family moved. Falsone and Lewis arrive just in time to take their suspect into custody and away from the Feds. The

    Director: Joe Berlinger

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • With or Without You
    8.4/10 8 votes

    #2 - With or Without You

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2017

    Axe deals with a major family disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the potential pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. Wendy tries to right a wrong she committed against Axe. At an impromptu dinner Chuck and Wendy open up to each other.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Growing Boys
    8.2/10 4 votes

    #3 - Growing Boys

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2013

    Jamie's conduct is questioned when a suspect he was pursuing is fatally injured; Baez goes under cover to investigate a drug dealer -- the fiance of Danny's ex-girlfriend (Charisma Carpenter).

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Manhattan Queens
    8.0/10 4 votes

    #4 - Manhattan Queens

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2014

    A popular drag queen and reality-TV star is found dead in a park; the mother of an accused man abducts Erin.

    Director: Donnie Wahlberg

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Optimal Play
    8.0/10 7 votes

    #5 - Optimal Play

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2017

    Axe considers buying an NFL franchise and develops a new ally. Chuck begins a last-ditch case against a banking titan by developing a low-level informant. Axe Cappers attend the annual Alpha Cup Charity Poker Tournament. Wendy makes a controversial appearance at the tournament by accompanying Axe's competitor as his performance coach. Lara launches her new business.

    Director: Alex Gibney

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Icebreaker
    8.0/10 8 votes

    #6 - Icebreaker

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/20/2018

    Axe makes a bold play to secure capital from a controversial source. Taylor chafes against Axe’s recent moves. Chuck recruits the allies he needs to move forward with a new plan. Connerty seeks out a career opportunity.

    Director: Stacie Passon

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Quality of Life
    7.7/10 9 votes

    #7 - Quality of Life

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2016

    Axe and Wendy do some soul searching. Chuck suffers a devastating setback.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • YumTime
    7.5/10 13 votes

    #8 - YumTime

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2016

    Axe makes an activist play, and the move reverberates back to Chuck.

    Director: Scott Hornbacher

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Flaw in the Death Star
    7.2/10 9 votes

    #9 - Flaw in the Death Star

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2018

    Chuck trades favors with a co-conspirator. Axe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Axe sends Taylor to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock, but not everyone at Axe Cap approves.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Blame the Victim
    7.0/10 6 votes

    #10 - Blame the Victim

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/18/2007

    Ellen gets some bad news from her parents. Arthur Frobisher and his team do everything they can to keep things going their way while a witness remains missing.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Burning Bridges
    6.8/10 5 votes

    #11 - Burning Bridges

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2014

    Eddie and James attempt to steal a collar from a pompous detective. An officer is outed and his partner refuses to ride with him. Danny and Baez are asked to work with new partners. Elsewhere Frank speaks out about equality on the force.

    Director: John Behring

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • Part VII
    6.7/10 12 votes

    #12 - Part VII

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2020

    After a major turn in the case, Ambrose's tactics are scrutinized.

    Director: Rachel Goldberg

    Writer: Willie Reale