The BEST episodes directed by Adam Arkin
#3 - It's Who We Are
The Offer - Season 1 - Episode 9
As the production contends with the challenges of filming in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to help get Evans back on track. Post-production disputes with Lapidus threaten Coppola's vision for the edit and Bettye starts to think about her next move.
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#6 - Karmic Relief
Chicago Hope - Season 5 - Episode 13
Kate discovers that she has developed an ovarian cyst which could destroy her plans with NASA. After Kate hears this news she agrees to go to a retreat... that Yeats is leading.
#7 - Laying Pipe
Sons of Anarchy - Season 5 - Episode 3
A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.
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#8 - The Colonel
The Americans (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 13
When Philip and Elizabeth are ordered to go through with a meeting that could potentially be a set-up, they find themselves confronted with unexpected truths about their relationship. Stan's investigation puts him and the FBI even closer to Philip and Elizabeth.
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#10 - Wild Onions
The Chicago Code - Season 1 - Episode 8
During a heatwave, Wysocki and Evers investigate a homicide where the son actually saw his father's murder. In the meantime, Colvin gets a new driver. And Gibbons reaches out to Liam to help him with his constituents.
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#11 - The Truth
Secrets and Lies (2015) - Season 2 - Episode 10
Patrick grapples with his new reality, as Detective Cornell closes in on Kate’s killer, and the murderer is finally exposed. Meanwhile, Danny frantically continues his search for his daughter, hoping to get one more chance to be a real dad. However, in the end, it is Cornell that faces a devastating surprise.
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#12 - Fade In
The Offer - Season 1 - Episode 3
Pressure mounts for the scripts' delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western’s CEO Charlie Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.
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#13 - Salvage
Sons of Anarchy - Season 6 - Episode 6
Jax and the MC must confront their past and choose their future.
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#14 - The Right Shade of Yellow
The Offer - Season 1 - Episode 4
With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles in "The Godfather," Ruddy is caught in the line of fire between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side. After gaining Joe Colombo's support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding "The Godfather" continues to strain Ruddy's relationship with Francoise.
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#15 - Small World
Sons of Anarchy - Season 5 - Episode 6
Jax brings a new proposal to the club with serious consequences.
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#16 - Indian Four
Billions - Season 2 - Episode 6
Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller, who is key to the success of Axe’s municipal bond play. Wendy makes a professional decision that adds further conflict to her relationship with Chuck. As attempts to reach a deal with a high profile defendant fail, Chuck’s office faces the uncertainty of jury selection. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.
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#18 - Some Kind of Miracle
Grey's Anatomy - Season 3 - Episode 17
Everyone is pushing for Meredith to survive, or in this case to be revived. People are still dealing with the fallout from the ferry disaster. A young man named Lucas is having problems with brain-mouth coordination. Someone else dies.
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#19 - Love Jungle
Nurse Jackie - Season 6 - Episode 4
Jackie goes off the deep end when she witnesses the budding relationship between Kevin's fiancé, Mia, and Grace. Frank discloses a secret about his past - giving Jackie all the ammo she needs to keep him at bay. Meanwhile, back at All Saints, Akalitus' poker streak continues, Coop and Carrie's bond deepens when she decides to put him on television, and Prentiss gets a visitor from his past.
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#20 - A Cinderella Story
The Finder - Season 1 - Episode 3
A NASA scientist seeks Walter's help to find the matching pair of a red stiletto left behind by a woman he met at a bar. Walter uses the stiletto as the first clue to finding the missing woman but in the process he uncovers her shocking secret that winds up putting his own life in danger. Meanwhile, Willa exposes Leo's dark family secret, but when she tries to make amends with him, she gets herself into even more legal trouble.
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#21 - Tapped Out
The Closer - Season 5 - Episode 6
When an internet matchmaker is murdered, the team finds themselves investigating the matchmaker's early-stage television show. Adding to the craziness is a fake officer, who turns everything upside down. In an effort to school himself on the inner workings of Brenda's group, Pope decides to work as one of the team.
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#22 - Family Feud
Northern Exposure - Season 4 - Episode 19
A totem pole carved in tribute to the Raven clan reopens a bitter rift between them and the Bear clan. Shelly gets medical advice telling her that getting married may help her to get rid of the strange hallucinations with dancers that she's been having. Joel confronts Maggie about their "whatever" and her relationship with Mike; together they decide they're "mutually desirous incompatibles."
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#23 - Right to Life
Chicago Hope - Season 2 - Episode 14
Hancock's practice and his freedom are threatened when he saves the life of a hemorrhaging pregnant woman by aborting her fetus, which stirs up strong emotions when the woman denounces his actions. Kronk recoils at first from treating a drag queen with AIDS. Another new lawyer faces a baptism of fire as hospital legal counsel.
#24 - Reckoning
Justified - Season 2 - Episode 12
A deadly home invasion hits Raylan personally, placing him in a race with Boyd and Arlo to find the killer. Mags is forced to make decisions about her involvement in the Bennett family's criminal activities and the fate of Dickie, who has a deadly plan to absolve himself of responsibility.
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#26 - The Queen of England
Santa Clarita Diet - Season 2 - Episode 4
Eric's having girl problems, Abby's rage is showing, there's a talking head in the basement, and now -- sheesh -- the neighbor wants lasagna.
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#27 - Bainne
Sons of Anarchy - Season 3 - Episode 11
While the club's on a man hunt, Jax faces the toughest decision of his life.
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#31 - Only You
The Americans (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 10
Stan pursues a lead that puts him on the trail to one of Gregory's crew members, closing the gap between him and Elizabeth, and reigniting some of the deepest conflicts between her and Philip.
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#34 - Coyote Is Always Hungry
Sneaky Pete - Season 1 - Episode 6
When a dangerous client's case goes to court, Bernhardt Bail Bonds struggles to recover the money he put up as collateral. Fearing retaliation if they can't come up with the money, Otto visits old friends on the local reservation, and Marius recruits younger talent to help. An outside source leads Carly to unearth a major secret about Pete, and Julia must decide whether she can trust Lance again.
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#35 - Lamia
The Bridge (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 7
Sonya uncovers the truth behind Lisa’s death. Marco lies on the record. Frye & Adriana make a discovery that has their loved ones in danger.
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#36 - Faith, Hope & Surgery
Chicago Hope - Season 6 - Episode 11
Gina operates on a surgeon who's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
#37 - The Clock
The Americans (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 2
When Philip and Elizabeth are given an urgent task to plant a bug in Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger's office, they risk exposure when an unwilling maid of the Weinberger home refuses to cooperate. Stan closes in on a member of the Soviet Rezidentura in an effort to uncover the identities of deep cover Directorate S operatives.
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#38 - The Right Thing
Rebel (2021) - Season 1 - Episode 4
As new details surrounding Sharon's cause of death are revealed, Cruz suffers a medical emergency that leads to troublesome consequences; Rebel and Grady team up against a crooked funeral home owner; Lana meets someone from her past.
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#39 - Gina Zanetakos
The Blacklist - Season 1 - Episode 6
Eager to clear Tom's name, Liz turns him in to the FBI.
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#40 - The Jacket
Secrets and Lies (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 5
While trying to help his neighbor's son, Ben finds an piece of evidence related to Tom's murder.
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#41 - The Yips
Get Shorty - Season 1 - Episode 3
Rick slowly begins to discover the unconventional ways Miles and Louis handle their business. Miles notices a growing distance between him and his family, and attempts to bring them to Los Angeles for the summer.
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#42 - Collected
Breakout Kings - Season 1 - Episode 2
Xavier Price escapes from prison in the midst of a candlelight vigil outside the penitentiary. The Breakout Kings are immediately brought on the case to try and track him down. It turns out this violent criminal is a "collector," and has a history of kidnapping women, torturing them, and holding them captive in basements. Once the team learns he currently has a woman hidden away somewhere, the race is on to the find her before Virgil can harm her.
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#43 - Forever!
Santa Clarita Diet - Season 3 - Episode 8
A twist in the FBI's investigation takes Eric and Abby by surprise. Sheila introduces Jean to a new diet. Joel tries to trick the ever-elusive Ron.
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#44 - Trial Day
Rebel (2021) - Season 1 - Episode 9
Rebel’s personal life becomes headline news and she begrudgingly distances herself from the Stonemore Medical trial.
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#45 - Nightmares
Extant - Season 1 - Episode 6
Molly uncovers top-secret footage that reveals the real reason the ISEA chose her for the solo space mission. Meanwhile, Ethan experiences his first dream, an unforeseen event for which he was not programmed; and Julie connects with a mysterious man she meets at a gym.
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#47 - The Beast in Me
Rizzoli & Isles - Season 1 - Episode 9
Jane's investigation of a murdered identity thief leads her to Boston's Irish-mob past. After startling new information, the victim leads Maura on a personal quest. On the home front, Frankie Jr. attempts to help his father find some new clients for his plumbing business.
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#49 - Mr. Monk and the Other Woman
Monk - Season 1 - Episode 8
Monk's dedication to his late wife is tested when he meets a beautiful woman (Maria del Mar) who has her sights set on a certain obsessive-compulsive detective.
#50 - I Went to Market
Succession - Season 1 - Episode 5
After hearing Logan's plan to expand to local TV, Kendall begins to plot a vote of no confidence against his father. Greg drives his ornery grandfather from Canada to New York for a Thanksgiving reunion with Logan. Tom grows increasingly concerned about the terms of his prenuptial agreement with Shiv, and recruits Greg for a clandestine task. The family is surprised by Connor's choice of date at Thanksgiving dinner.
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