The BEST episodes directed by Reginald Hudlin
#1 - Go Bernie, It's Your Birthday
The Bernie Mac Show - Season 3 - Episode 21
Bernie's turning 40-something and instead of getting everything he wants … his day ends up being a disaster. He gets electrocuted by an old lady, forced to be a clown at a child's birthday party, and sent shopping for his own present! But it's all because his family has planned a big surprise party.
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#3 - Backwards
Heartbeat (2016) - Season 1 - Episode 3
When a young man is only able to speak sentences backwards, Alex sees this as the perfect opportunity to test out some new technology. While Jesse agrees this is the best course of action, Millicent believes otherwise. This tension within their department might stem from past history which could further complicate things between Alex and Pierce.
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#4 - Everybody Hates the Pilot
Everybody Hates Chris - Season 1 - Episode 1
Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bussed to a predominantly white middle school two-hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggles to find his place while keeping his siblings in line at home and dealing with the school bully, Joey.
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The Bernie Mac Show - Season 3 - Episode 22
Bernie is thankful that Vanessa is doing well in school due to the support of her teacher, Mr. Diggs. But when Mr. Diggs' influence turns her into a vegetarian, a jealous Bernie puts his foot down. Meanwhile, Jordan makes Bryana dread her first year sitting at the kids' table at Thanksgiving.
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#6 - The Benefit of Being Shallow
Friends with Benefits - Season 1 - Episode 9
Sara misses compliments about her appearance when she starts dating a blind man; Ben dates a girl with an affinity for large hats; Aaron spends time with an older woman
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#7 - Fears
Modern Family - Season 1 - Episode 16
Phil and Luke go into crawlspace under the house, Hayley takes her drivers test, Manny tries to get over his fear of roller coasters and Lily says "Mommy" which upsets Cameron and Mitchell.
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#8 - The Party in the Pants
Bones - Season 8 - Episode 22
The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Jack Spindler, a successful employee at a brokerage firm by day, but a stripper by night. When the team learns how Spindler's moonlighting affected his personal life, they start to question the people closest to him, including his stripper friend, Storm. Meanwhile, Booth's mother shows up after a 24-year absence in his life and makes a special request of him.
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#9 - Temporary Monsanity
Outsourced - Season 1 - Episode 9
Todd pressures the employees in attempt to win the Black Friday sales competition. Charlie challenges Gupta and Manmeet to a game of laser tag.
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#10 - 295
Black Monday - Season 1 - Episode 4
Mo and Dawn attempt to reunite Blair and Tiff in order to keep the Georgina play afloat. Mo's debts come back to haunt him.
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#12 - Christmas
The Middle - Season 1 - Episode 10
Mike takes over the responsibility of organizing the Heck family Christmas while Frankie practices for a solo that she is singing at midnight mass. However, she gets jealous when Mike seems to be doing a better job than she ever did. Meanwhile, Frankie and Mike help Brick get over a problem so he can get into the Christmas spirit.
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#13 - Stand by Me
Marry Me (2014) - Season 1 - Episode 8
Annie, Kay, and Dennah are able to convince Jake that Gil has become too reliant on him. Jake wants Gil to take charge of his own life but things end up changing the balance of the entire group.
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#15 - 243
Black Monday - Season 1 - Episode 5
Mo takes Dawn to the Predator's Ball in an effort to raise the capital The Jammer Group needs to pay off their debts. Blair is saddled with a weekend work assignment.
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#16 - Evil Twin
Telenovela - Season 1 - Episode 2
Ana tries to implement an open-book policy at work. The sister of Isabela pays her a surprise visite.
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#17 - Change Me
Marry Me (2014) - Season 1 - Episode 13
Jake asks Kay for help adjusting some of Annie's annoying habits, and in return he helps Kay plan a Valentine's Day celebration for her new girlfriend; Gil and Dennah fall for some firefighters and try to track them down.
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#18 - Making Up Is Hard to Do
Raising the Bar - Season 2 - Episode 10
Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.
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Are We There Yet? - Season 3 - Episode 13
After balking at the high price of a purse Suzanne loves, Nick thinks again and tries to buy it as a gift -- but Suzanne has already secretly bought the last purse for herself.
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Are We There Yet? - Season 3 - Episode 14
While hosting an awards ceremony, Nick gets laughs by making Suzanne the butt of his jokes but finds he cannot stand the heat when Suzanne turns the tables and starts making fun of him in public.
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Are We There Yet? - Season 3 - Episode 20
When Marilyn brings a dangerous flu back from a trip to Mexico, the family must stay inside their house under quarantine.
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