The BEST episodes directed by John Polson

Heroine (2)
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8.33
1929 votes

#1 - Heroine (2)

Elementary - Season 1 - Episode 24

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Closure
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8.01
201 votes

#2 - Closure

Without a Trace - Season 7 - Episode 1

A man, whose daughter went missing years ago, also goes missing, and the team tries to connect his desire to help another couple missing their son. Meanwhile, Jack is trying to adjust to his new boss, Clark Medina.

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M.
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8.00
5275 votes

#3 - M.

Elementary - Season 1 - Episode 12

Sherlock is reunited with "M." a British criminal who appears to have followed Sherlock to New York. Meanwhile, Joan has reservations about leaving Sherlock and taking on a new client.

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Lost Boy
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7.92
186 votes

#4 - Lost Boy

Without a Trace - Season 6 - Episode 1

The four-year-old adopted son of a celebrity couple is kidnapped, and the team must determine if the reason has to deal with the parents' status or the boy's own Sudanese origin.

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Hurt Me, Hurt You
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7.90
2810 votes

#5 - Hurt Me, Hurt You

Elementary - Season 5 - Episode 24

Holmes and Watson pursue an elusive criminal as a gang war erupts in New York City. While the NYPD works to contain the violence, the two investigate the murder that appears to have ignited the city-wide conflict, and discover that a familiar face is pulling the strings.

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Blood Is Thicker
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7.87
4365 votes

#6 - Blood Is Thicker

Elementary - Season 2 - Episode 8

When a beautiful young woman is murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate her ties to a billionaire CEO. Mycroft makes a case for Sherlock to move back to London.

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Step Nine
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7.86
4654 votes

#7 - Step Nine

Elementary - Season 2 - Episode 1

Holmes and Watson travel to London to help track down an old mentor and investigate an unsolved mystery. Meanwhile, Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's estranged brother, reunites with Sherlock and reveals some secrets of his own.

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Red John's Friends
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7.84
3096 votes

#8 - Red John's Friends

The Mentalist - Season 1 - Episode 11

Patrick Jane, enticed by the promise from a convicted murder that he'll reveal information about Red John upon his release, becomes singularly focused and quits the CBI in order to prove the prisoner is innocent.

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The Deductionist
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7.83
4798 votes

#9 - The Deductionist

Elementary - Season 1 - Episode 14

Sherlock pursues Martin Ennis, an unpredictable criminal, before he strikes again. During the investigation, Sherlock is forced to work alongside Kathryn Drummond, the FBI profiler who literally wrote the book on Ennis. Meanwhile, Watson faces eviction from her apartment.

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Parenthood
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7.82
931 votes

#10 - Parenthood

Blue Bloods - Season 2 - Episode 14

When a man’s family is robbed and beaten in front of him, and the assailant is shot and killed, the Reagan’s debate about how far they would go to protect their family. Meanwhile, when a college student is arrested at a rally, Frank wrestles with her sentence due to her identity.

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Future Shock
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7.81
5164 votes

#11 - Future Shock

FlashForward - Season 1 - Episode 22

It's D-Day - April 29, 2010 - and while everyone waits to see if their flashforward visions come true, Mark uncovers the date of the next blackout, and Simon, with Demetri, attempts to stop it from happening by breaking into the NLAP mainframe.

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A Difference in Kind
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7.79
2720 votes

#12 - A Difference in Kind

Elementary - Season 4 - Episode 24

Holmes and Watson’s lives are threatened by an influential, worldwide criminal network connected to the murder attempt on Morland Holmes. Also, Sherlock’s grievances with his father threaten their alliance to bring their mutual adversary to justice.

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The Grand Experiment
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7.79
3193 votes

#13 - The Grand Experiment

Elementary - Season 2 - Episode 24

Rising tension between Sherlock and Joan brings their partnership to a crossroads, but they endeavor to put their differences aside while they help Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, who faces accusations of treason and murder.

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Friendly Fire
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7.78
1211 votes

#14 - Friendly Fire

Blue Bloods - Season 2 - Episode 2

When Danny is put on modified assignment after an incident in which a cop--who failed to identify himself--is shot, he faces Internal Affairs investigators, who are looking to his state of mind on that day for further implications.

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The Outlaw Eddie Wagner
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7.77
307 votes

#15 - The Outlaw Eddie Wagner

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 2 - Episode 3

While Jet steps into the field to secure necessary intel for the team, Bell considers a proposition from Congressman Kilbride. Albi takes drastic measures to keep a secret safe. Stabler and Benson air some long-standing grievances.

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Hard Reset
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7.75
221 votes

#16 - Hard Reset

Without a Trace - Season 6 - Episode 13

Jack goes missing after taking a case into his own hands which soon becomes intertwined with a human trafficking prostitution case that Vivian is working on.

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Behind Blue Eyes
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7.74
277 votes

#17 - Behind Blue Eyes

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 3 - Episode 5

While Stabler is called to testify against the brotherhood in court, the task force set their sights on a dangerous criminal gang posing as police; Reyes finds a surprising connection to the suspects they're after. Bell receives some unwelcome news.

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Got a Friend in Me
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7.73
686 votes

#18 - Got a Friend in Me

Chicago Med - Season 5 - Episode 5

Dr. Choi and Dr. Marcel don’t see eye to eye over the treatment of a patient’s chronic pain. Rumors circulate about Maggie. Dr. Manning works to help a young boy, but she is challenged by his parents, who believe in only using holistic remedies.

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A View With a Room
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7.72
2648 votes

#19 - A View With a Room

Elementary - Season 4 - Episode 12

Captain Gregson’s colleague from Narcotics asks Holmes to orchestrate the perfect heist inside the heavily armed and virtually impenetrable compound of a drug-dealing biker gang. Also, when Watson assists Fiona Helbron, who helped her on a recent case, she makes a surprising discovery about Holmes.

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Trouble Dolls
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7.71
510 votes

#20 - Trouble Dolls

Chicago P.D. - Season 8 - Episode 13

The shocking murder of a young pregnant woman leads the team on a desperate hunt for the killer, revealing something even darker than expected. Burgess has to make a tough decision about Makayla.

Old Wounds
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7.71
992 votes

#21 - Old Wounds

Blue Bloods - Season 3 - Episode 3

Danny believes a serial killer is on the loose when two separate murder victims are identified as members of a group charged with a gang rape. Meanwhile, Erin’s ex-husband, attorney Jack Boyle, resurfaces in her life as they face off in court.

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Leverage
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7.69
735 votes

#22 - Leverage

FBI - Season 3 - Episode 9

When a political reporter is kidnapped and held without a ransom demand, the team must dig into her past relationships in order to pin down her assailant's motive. Also, Isobel's relationship comes under fire when the case makes a connection to her boyfriend, Ethan.

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A Controlled Descent
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7.69
2345 votes

#23 - A Controlled Descent

Elementary - Season 3 - Episode 24

Holmes and Watson take on an investigation of a personal nature when Holmes’ recovery sponsor, Alfredo, suddenly disappears. As they delve into Alfredo’s life for clues, Holmes questions whether their friend has been abducted, or worse, if he suffered a relapse into addiction.

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Crash and Burn
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7.67
167 votes

#24 - Crash and Burn

Without a Trace - Season 5 - Episode 21

A former soldier, now stuntman, goes missing and the team learns that he changed his will only short time before he went missing which makes them wonder who needed the money.

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Seed Money
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7.67
2296 votes

#25 - Seed Money

Elementary - Season 3 - Episode 10

While Kitty tries to find a runaway teen, Sherlock and Joan work a case in which the murder of a brilliant bioengineer looks to be at the hands of a drug cartel. Also, Joan makes a major life decision but worries it will impact Sherlock negatively, not knowing that Sherlock has big news of his own.

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The Dead Come Back
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7.67
159 votes

#26 - The Dead Come Back

Tell Me Your Secrets - Season 1 - Episode 10

Emma fights to survive John. Mary attempts a rescue that sees both women fight John to the death. In the coverup Mary learns the painful truth about Theresa. Mary reneges on her promise to clear Emma’s name and Emma has to flee. Finding her daughter has been taken by Theresa, Emma vows to find her. The killer of Jess is revealed and brutal justice is delivered to the Lord family.

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Rip Off
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7.65
2776 votes

#27 - Rip Off

Elementary - Season 3 - Episode 5

Holmes and Kitty investigate the murder of a postal store owner whose death is connected to the illegal diamond trade. Meanwhile, Gregson's career is placed in jeopardy when he hits a fellow NYPD officer.

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Trap
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7.64
236 votes

#28 - Trap

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 3 - Episode 10

When an informant comes to Stabler desperate for help, the task force sets their sights on a dangerous gang making their mark on New York. Jamie goes undercover, but soon realizes he may be in over his head. Bell meets her new boss.

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Ends and Means
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7.64
908 votes

#29 - Ends and Means

Blue Bloods - Season 3 - Episode 20

When two Wall Street brokers are killed in drug deals, Danny looks to question a wounded accomplice at the hospital but he is stopped by Linda, who won’t let Danny see him until after surgery. But when the accomplice dies during the procedure, Danny and Linda battle over the judgment call.

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What's Your Story?
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7.63
2996 votes

#30 - What's Your Story?

Fear the Walking Dead - Season 4 - Episode 1

A lone traveler’s wearying journey is interrupted by new acquaintances, some who become friend, others who become foe.

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Everybody Knows the Dice Are Loaded
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7.63
288 votes

#31 - Everybody Knows the Dice Are Loaded

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 3 - Episode 2

As ground breaks on the city's first casino, Stabler investigates the death of a friend whose refusal to sell his home on the site has stalled construction. Jet breaks in two new detectives. Bell splits her focus between work and her looming divorce.

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My Funny Valentine
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7.63
1380 votes

#32 - My Funny Valentine

Blue Bloods - Season 1 - Episode 14

When a girl is kidnapped, Jackie and Danny suspect her drug-addicted boyfriend is responsible; Erin’s relationship with her boss takes a step forward.

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Hustler
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7.63
501 votes

#33 - Hustler

FBI: Most Wanted - Season 2 - Episode 14

The team heads to D.C. to protect Ortiz’s former informant after a hitman tries to kill her. Also, Sarah helps Jess’ family prepares for Byron and Marie’s last-minute wedding on Jess’ farm.

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Up to Heaven and Down to Hell
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7.62
2472 votes

#34 - Up to Heaven and Down to Hell

Elementary - Season 4 - Episode 15

When Watson runs into Captain Gregson and his secret girlfriend, a former NYPD officer, she inadvertently sets the couple’s breakup in motion. Also, Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a wealthy woman who left her considerable estate solely to a beloved dog.

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Enough Nemesis to Go Around
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7.62
3177 votes

#35 - Enough Nemesis to Go Around

Elementary - Season 3 - Episode 1

Sherlock returns to New York with a new apprentice and a renewed interest in working with the NYPD after being fired by London’s MI6. However, Gregson won’t let him resume consulting for the department without permission from his former partner, Joan, the NYPD’s new go-to private investigator.

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Henny Penny the Sky is Falling
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7.62
3098 votes

#36 - Henny Penny the Sky is Falling

Elementary - Season 5 - Episode 4

Captain Gregson lobbies to include Holmes and Watson when his unit is selected to receive a city commendation for its exemplary work. As Holmes and Watson consult on the investigation into a financial analyst’s murder, they are drawn into the world of asteroid research.

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Allegiance
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7.61
700 votes

#37 - Allegiance

FBI - Season 4 - Episode 6

The team must track down a shooter targeting detectives from the same precinct and unit, while facing mounting tension from the NYPD. Also, Tiffany finds that her NYPD roots may be influencing her view of the situation.

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Unorthodox
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7.59
2048 votes

#38 - Unorthodox

The Good Wife - Season 1 - Episode 7

Alicia, representing a daughter of one of the partner in the firm, finds herself very attracted to her co-counsel, mostly because of his unorthodox approach of defending their client.

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Voice of the People
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7.58
470 votes

#39 - Voice of the People

FBI: International - Season 1 - Episode 8

When a group of Americans are among the victims of a bombing at a festival in Budapest, the team is brought in to find the perpetrators before they strike again. Also, when Vo's new beau is injured in the blast, she re-evaluates what dating truly means while in the bureau.

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The Past Is Parent
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7.58
2840 votes

#40 - The Past Is Parent

Elementary - Season 4 - Episode 1

As Holmes faces criminal charges in the aftermath of his recent violent behavior and relapse back into heroin, his position with the NYPD is put in jeopardy. Holmes concentrates on the case of a missing wife believed to have been killed by her husband to try to get back in the department’s good graces, while at the same time expecting a visit from his father.

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Fathers and Mothers, Daughters and Sons
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7.58
417 votes

#41 - Fathers and Mothers, Daughters and Sons

Chicago Med - Season 6 - Episode 8

Ethan hires an old Navy colleague to join him in the ED. A final custody hearing threatens to separate Daniel and his daughter. Maggie must make a choice that will change Auggie's life.

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Takeover
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7.57
283 votes

#42 - Takeover

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 2 - Episode 15

Bell's task force investigates the connection between Congressman Kilbride and the Marcy organization. Stabler makes new friends with a group of close-knit cops. Nova receives a promotion just as her two worlds begin to collide.

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Devotion
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7.56
160 votes

#43 - Devotion

Without a Trace - Season 7 - Episode 22

The team searches for a missing teen who's abductor left behind an amateur tape with her appearing on it.

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Wild Things
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7.56
801 votes

#44 - Wild Things

Zoo - Season 1 - Episode 12

Chloe tries to bring light to the rising threat from the animals. Jackson is taken to a hospital and while they are there Mitch works to create a cure. However, there are many obstacles they must overcome.

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One Watson, One Holmes
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7.56
2513 votes

#45 - One Watson, One Holmes

Elementary - Season 3 - Episode 19

Holmes and Watson find themselves in the middle of a civil war being fought on the Internet when a member of Everyone, the anonymous hacker group they periodically work with, is murdered.

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Blood Brothers
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7.55
2822 votes

#46 - Blood Brothers

The Mentalist - Season 1 - Episode 22

Patrick Jane, Agent Lisbon and the CBI team investigate the murder of a student in a wilderness program for troubled kids. Patrick Jane must find a clever way to convince the troubled kids at a wilderness program to confide in him about what really happened to surround the death of one of their peers.

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Blood In, Blood Out
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7.55
4122 votes

#47 - Blood In, Blood Out

The Mentalist - Season 2 - Episode 14

When a member of Cho's former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his off-the-books investigation.

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Blood and Sand
star
7.54
4410 votes

#48 - Blood and Sand

The Mentalist - Season 4 - Episode 5

The CBI team investigates the murder of a woman whose corpse washed up on an island off the coast of California. Rigsby worries that his relationship with a public defender will create awkwardness between him and Van Pelt.

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All in the Family
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7.54
1418 votes

#49 - All in the Family

Body of Proof - Season 1 - Episode 7

A father is found stabbed to death in his home in the Philadelphia suburbs; Kate takes a consulting role in a case with Megan's ex-husband.

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Maggie's Drawers
star
7.54
312 votes

#50 - Maggie's Drawers

The Code - Season 1 - Episode 5

When two Marines are accidentally killed in a weapons test, Abe and Harper square off against Trey as prosecution and defense for the soldier who is accused of tampering with the system. Also, Abe helps out his best friend’s widow, Alex, and Col. Turnbull gives Maya an important assignment.

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