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The Best Episodes Written By Zack Whedon

Every TV Episode Written by Zack Whedon Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Act 2
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Act 2

    S1:E2

    After accidentally introducing Penny and Captain Hammer in the first place, Dr. Horrible is devastated that they seem pretty close. He concentrates on his freeze ray heist but after another setback, Bad Horse insists on a special demonstration of evil.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Act 3
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Act 3

    S1:E3

    Bad Horse has insisted that only a murder will get Doctor Horrible into the Evil League of Evil, and now that Captain Hammer is dating Penny it seems that his death would be the perfect choice. Will our villain pull off his dastardly plan? And what will Penny think of him if he succeeds?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The 214s
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The 214s

    S1:E8

    Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Act 1
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Act 1

    S1:E1

    Dr. Horrible is a low-rent super-villain whose main goal is to get into the Evil League of Evil. In his online video blog he talks about his arch-nemesis Captain Hammer and Penny, a girl from the laundromat that he admires from a distance.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Goodwill
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Goodwill

    S4:E8

    Cameron helps Donna pack up. Bos makes his famous chili. Joe helps Haley recover a memorable keep sake. Gordon and Donna fight.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Safe
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Safe

    S1:E10

    The team is called in on a bank robbery similar to other robberies in the area but this particular bank has the thief embedded inside the steel wall of the bank. Somehow the thieves have found a way to defy the law of physics. Walter thinks they're after something of his. As the investigation deepens it all comes to a head when the thieves ambush one of the team.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Amateur Night
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Amateur Night

    S3:E9

    An Amateur Night is organized by the new theater troupe, Pinkertons hit town, the students move to their new school, and Hearst makes another move regarding the elections.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Extract and Defend
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Extract and Defend

    S2:E5

    Cameron and Joe clash leaving Cameron in a tailspin. Gordon attempts to deal with some difficult news.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Transformation
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #9 - The Transformation

    S1:E13

    When the Fringe Division delves into another bizarre occurrence aboard an international jumbo jet, freakish remains are discovered at the crash site. Memories tip the team toward some promising leads, but the bigger picture and mysterious threat eludes them. With limited options and insufficient intelligence, Olivia and Peter go undercover.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Dreamscape
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #10 - The Dreamscape

    S1:E9

    The team is called in to investigate why a man jumps out a window because he thinks he's being attacked by butterflies. Olivia gets some breaks in solving the case from her former partner and that she is so desperate to rid herself of him that she demands to go back into the tank. Meanwhile, some former friends and current foes of Peter find out that he's back in Boston.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Miscellaneous
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Miscellaneous

    S4:E3

    Cameron promotes her game at an industry conference. Donna squares off against old rivals. Gordon struggles to support Joe's newest idea.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Unleashed
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Unleashed

    S1:E16

    As animal rights activists ransack a laboratory, they get more than they bargained for when one of the caged "animals" unleashes a ferocious appetite. Leaving grotesquely mutilated dead bodies in its wake, the scientifically engineered beast with the body of a lion, claws of an eagle, fangs of a viper, skin of a rhinoceros and tail of a serpent attacks Charlie. With Charlie’s life on the line, Walter must come face-to-face with both his past and the beast.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Limbo
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Limbo

    S2:E8

    Cameron and Tom attempt to come to terms at Mutiny's user picnic. Gordon looks for some answers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Landfall
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Landfall

    S1:E6

    A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Colin - Week 3
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Colin - Week 3

    S4:E10

    Brooke helps Colin realize how his hyper-focus on the opinions of others has long curtailed the development of his authentic self. After testing Brooke's boundaries, Colin makes an unusual request for their final session.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Colin - Week 1
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Colin - Week 1

    S4:E2

    Colin, a self-proclaimed therapy enthusiast and proud child of hippies, arrives for the first of four court-mandated sessions, but his evasiveness makes a recommendation regarding his recent release from prison difficult for Brooke.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Colin - Week 2
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Colin - Week 2

    S4:E6

    Colin chronicles the events that took him from "gold stars all around" to receiving serious demerits in prison. After connecting his troubling behavior to a feeling of profound powerlessness, Brooke challenges Colin to accept responsibility for his actions.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Colin - Week 4
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Colin - Week 4

    S4:E14

    In their fourth and final court-ordered session together, Brooke mines the extent of Colin's evasiveness – and struggles to form a comprehensive picture of her patient.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Colin - Week 5
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Colin - Week 5

    S4:E18

    On the heels of receiving Brooke's recommendation, Colin makes a surprise visit—prompting a collision of his therapist's personal and professional lives.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zack Whedon

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Colin - Week 6
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Colin - Week 6

    S4:E22

    In new territory, Brooke and Colin confront the vast work ahead.​

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    Writer:Zack Whedon

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Zack Whedon Ratings Summary

"Act 2" is the best rated episode written by Zack Whedon. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/17/2008 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Act 3".