The BEST episodes directed by Adam Bernstein
#1 - Alienated
Running Wilde - Season 1 - Episode 11
Emmy gets Migo involved when she champions immigrant rights, and this tests Migo's loyalty to Steve as Migo is thrown into the limelight of fame.
#2 - Gina
The Job - Season 2 - Episode 4
Mike scams his way into taking over Ruben's moonlighting as a security guard for Gina Gershon; Frank and the rest of the squad follow suit and jump on the personal security business bandwagon; Adina suspects Pip is cheating on her; Jan discovers Al has a surprising sideline.
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#3 - Doomsayer
Outsiders - Season 1 - Episode 2
Asa fights for his right to stay on Shay Mountain in a brutal game of survival.
#5 - Winner
Better Call Saul - Season 4 - Episode 10
Jimmy turns the page on his reputation; Lalo tracks a loose end in Gus' operation; Mike is forced to make a difficult decision.
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#6 - Half Measures
Breaking Bad - Season 3 - Episode 12
Jesse lashes out. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic action to intervene. A tragic event leads to a shocking confrontation.
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#7 - Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again
Orange Is the New Black - Season 4 - Episode 13
Corporate bureaucracy and simmering anger work against Caputo's efforts to keep a sensitive situation under control.
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#8 - The Nuptials
Alpha House - Season 2 - Episode 10
As the election returns come in, Gil John meets with a presidential campaign advisor, while Robert wonders if he still has a job. Katherine and Julie discover their wedding has been turned into a major political event -- after they arrive.
#9 - The Apartment
Californication - Season 3 - Episode 8
Hank's in for a hedonistic night to remember when Jackie and two stripper friends arrive at his doorstep, unannounced. The next morning, before Hank can escort his new friends from the apartment, Charlie shows up with a verbally abusive Rick Springfield. Hank’s forced to hide the hung-over party girls all over the house after Jill and Felicia pay surprise visits. The charade reaches its boiling point when Dean Koons arrives on the scene, resulting in a messy catharsis by fire.
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#10 - Box Cutter
Breaking Bad - Season 4 - Episode 1
Walt and Jesse face the deadly consequences of their actions. Skyler deals with a puzzling disappearance, as Marie struggles to help Hank with his recovery.
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#11 - ABQ
Breaking Bad - Season 2 - Episode 13
Walt's lies have pushed Skyler to her limit. Jesse self-destructs after a personal blow, forcing Walt to come to his aid. Donald's grief leads to tragedy.
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#13 - Shades of Gray
Homicide: Life on the Street - Season 7 - Episode 10
A white bus driver striking a black female pedestrian sparks a riot. The driver is killed, and some distance away from the riot another body is found. MGee and Gharty look into the death of the driver, while Lewis and Sheppard look into the death of the other body. Lewis finds a clue at the scene, a button (later discovered to be missing from a police uniform). Gharty and MGee actively debate whether race was the motivation for the driver's beating death; MGee suspects the incident wasn't racially motivated. The bus riders are interviewed to find out what they know. Lewis and Sheppard approach a house looking for their witness (without backup). For her trouble, Sheppard keeps hold of her suspect, but loses her gun and is severely beaten. Ballard is recalled from her hiking vacation. Lewis lays down the law for the residents of “Little Jamaica”; he wants Sheppard's gun returned tonight.
#14 - Gloves Off
Better Call Saul - Season 2 - Episode 4
Jimmy's actions unexpectedly create waves for Kim. Mike cautiously weighs a lucrative proposal that might bring about dire consequences.
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#15 - ...And Justice for All
Californication - Season 4 - Episode 12
As Hank awaits sentencing, the lines between his real life and the movie based on his life blur as the film's star hits on his ex-wife and he feels stirrings of passion for the actress hired to play Karen.
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#17 - Anti-Thesis
Law & Order: Criminal Intent - Season 2 - Episode 3
As Goren and Eames sift through the likely suspects in the murder of a university president and his assistant, they discover that the culprit is a wily adversary who has more than these crimes to hide.
#18 - All Weapons Red
Alpha House - Season 1 - Episode 3
As the re-election battles heat up the four senators travel to Afghanistan as part of a Congressional Delegation.
#20 - The Rooster Prince
Fargo - Season 1 - Episode 2
Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved with the murders, but her boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the blackmail plot against a man known as the Supermarket King.
#22 - Mandala
Breaking Bad - Season 2 - Episode 11
Saul proposes a new business partner. Skyler makes a disturbing discovery. Jesse divulges his real profession to Jane.
#23 - Hazard Pay
Breaking Bad - Season 5 - Episode 3
Walt and Jesse put a business plan into action. Walt confesses a secret to Marie.
#24 - Slip
Better Call Saul - Season 3 - Episode 8
Jimmy is pushed to desperate measures. Nacho picks up a skill. Mike explores an alliance. Kim stands up to Hamlin.
#25 - Bryce Will Play
United States of Tara - Season 3 - Episode 9
The discovery of Tara's new dangerous alter makes Dr. Hattaras and Tara consult another professional. Marshall finds out that his short film hurt his father's feelings and Charmaine connects with "chic moms," while Kate tries to make her relationship with Evan work.
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#26 - Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
Shameless (US) - Season 1 - Episode 10
The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.
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#27 - Live Deliberately
Ed - Season 1 - Episode 16
A brush with death inspires a local man to change his life and do things he's never done before such as scale a wall, bowl naked, and go out with Molly. Meanwhile, Ed tries to recapture his youth by doing things he did when he was 18, and Warren becomes inspired by Thoreau's call to ""simplify"".
#29 - The Deaf Sage of Pompeii
City on a Hill - Season 1 - Episode 9
When an unlikely source confides in Decourcy, the Massachusetts State Police hatch a plan that promises arrests without the help of the FBI. However, keeping out of the way is not exactly Jackie’s strong suit. The Genesis Coalition pitches a new strategy to curb Boston’s crime rate. Jenny opens up about her past to a sympathetic ear.
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#30 - Caballo sin Nombre
Breaking Bad - Season 3 - Episode 2
Walt takes drastic action to bring his family back together. With Saul's help, Jesse makes an unexpected investment.
#31 - Downloaded Child
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 15 - Episode 19
After a single mom is arrested for leaving her young daughter alone for days, Sgt. Benson suspects the woman may have been abused in her own childhood.
#32 - New Year's Day
Billions - Season 4 - Episode 10
Wendy and Taylor each prep for a big day. Wags gets in touch with his sensitive side. Axe and Wendy’s bond solidifies as he recalls a pivotal moment. Connerty reconnects with a figure from his past.
#33 - All in the Family
Elementary - Season 2 - Episode 13
When a body is found in a barrel, Holmes and Watson launch an investigation into the mafia’s ties to the murder. Meanwhile, Sherlock attempts to make amends with Detective Bell.
#34 - My Overkill
Scrubs - Season 2 - Episode 1
Relationships between the staff of Sacred Heart Hospital have been shaken since Jordan's revelations. Turk is sleeping on J.D.'s bed, after Carla kicked him out of his own. Elliot is having a hard time facing J.D. every day at work. J.D. desperately tries to get Dr. Cox's attention back, unsuccessfully.
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#35 - Good Intentions
Oz - Season 5 - Episode 7
Redding discovers that Busmalis lied about DeSantos. Furious, he confronts Morales and the confrontation gets the two of them thrown in the hole. Cyril gets convicted of the murder and Ryan tells the attorney not to appeal. Meanwhile Sister Pete, Father Meehan and Suzanne Fitzgerald meet to devise another plan in Cyril's defense. Rebadow fumes over not getting the lottery money. Mc Manus' offer to search Oz's databases reveals an inmate with the same blood history as Rebadow's grandson. Rebadow meets the man only to be rejected by him. The rumor of Robson's replacement gums coming from a black patient prompts Schillinger to consult with Aryan Nation leader. The result? Robson gets banned from the Aryans.
#36 - Intent
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 19 - Episode 8
The cops get tangled in an elaborate online hoax that leads to the rape of a popular social media star. Meanwhile, Benson sets firm ground rules with Sheila.
#37 - Forget the Herring
Bored to Death - Season 3 - Episode 7
Rose Hiney connects with Jonathan on new leads. George and Ray attempt to right their unrightable wrongs.
#38 - Super Ray is Mortal!
Bored to Death - Season 2 - Episode 8
A mad stalker imperils Ray on the eve of the Brooklyn Comic Con. With the help of Officer Drake, he and Jonathan piece together leads to track down the perp. George decides to make a stand at work. Jonathan has another battle with his nemesis, Louis Greene.
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#39 - In Case of (Re)Birth
A Gifted Man - Season 1 - Episode 11
Michael and E-Mo clash over a patient's treatment; a teenager abandons her baby at the clinic after giving birth.
#40 - The Case of the Beautiful Blackmailer
Bored to Death - Season 1 - Episode 6
Jonathan is enlisted to retrieve a sex tape that a female escort is using to extort money from a married New Jersey man. With Ray and George in tow, Jonathan ends up in a motel room with the escort, who attempts to blackmail him as well. Can the very stoned Ray and George save Jonathan's neck before the woman's enraged brother breaks it?
#41 - Pilot
Worst Week - Season 1 - Episode 1
Sam and Mel intend to reveal her pregnancy to her parents after a quiet dinner. However, when Sam misses the train after having a drunk girl throw up on him, the dinner starts becoming increasingly unlikely.
#42 - Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away
Bored to Death - Season 3 - Episode 8
In the series finale, George celebrates Emily and Bernard’s wedding; and Ray is comforted by his son, Spencer. Meanwhile, Jonathan considers breaking up with his new girlfriend, but when he’s kidnapped, an army of Super Ray fans spring into action.
#43 - Arousal Template
Billions - Season 4 - Episode 2
Axe, still focused on wrecking Taylor and their new company, hits it off with a venture capitalist. Chuck sets his sights on a new position. Wendy asks Chuck to make a change.
#44 - Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
Californication - Season 5 - Episode 12
Hank discovers the bartender at a local watering hole is his late friend Lew Ashby and wonders if he's in Hell. Richard makes a startling announcement about Hank and Karen. Hank tries to make things right with Becca, but her news about Tyler leaves him stunned. On the set of "Santa Monica Cop," Sam's jealousy and fondness for firearms give Charlie an opportunity to show how much he loves his best friend and number-one client; Hank's arsonist ex-girlfriend surprises him with a way for them to be together forever.
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#45 - Partners
Ed - Season 3 - Episode 12
Ed and Frankie represent a man who is suing his sister for ""outing"" him, even though he insists he's not gay; Carol goes looking for love in all the wrong places; by attempting to drive away all his patients, Dr. Jerome drives Mike crazy until Mike uncovers Dr. Jerome's real motivation in trying to drive him out of business.
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#46 - My Porcelain God
Scrubs - Season 3 - Episode 13
Elliot finds herself perplexed over a simple procedure that leaves her questioning her career path. She goes to seek Dr. Kevin Casey's advice but becomes frustrated when she learns that the epiphany toilet, which the Janitor secretly installed on the roof, is getting more attention than she is. Meanwhile, Turk asks J.D. to be his best man at his wedding, which sends J.D. into sheer bliss momentarily until he hears a phone message that makes him question his friendship with Turk.
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#47 - Julia
Californication - Season 7 - Episode 2
Hank gets frustrated with his "Santa Monica Cop" coworkers on his first day in the show's writer's room, and he gets a surprise when he visits Levon's apartment. Meanwhile, Charlie meets Rath's new assistant; and Karen gets an unexpected surprise.
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#48 - Cat's in the Bag...
Breaking Bad - Season 1 - Episode 2
Walt and Jesse attempt to tie up loose ends. The desperate situation gets more complicated with the flip of a coin. Walt's wife, Skyler, becomes suspicious of Walt's strange behavior.
#49 - My First Day
Scrubs - Season 1 - Episode 1
John Dorian, "J.D." to friends, is a boyishly handsome, self-deprecatingly funny, likeable guy who would be confident if he only realized his assets. Four years of medical school have prepared J.D. for his first day as an intern at Sacred Heart Hospital - but he has his doubts. As J.D. is thrown into the chaotic world of hospital life, we not only get to see the quirky characters that he encounters, but also hear the humorous commentary of thoughts streaming through J.D.'s head. By J.D.'s side is his best friend since college, the handsome and confident Chris Turk. As a new surgical intern, Turk struts around with a gregarious and cocky demeanor that hides a terror that he only admits to J.D. Both guys initially have the hots for their attractive fellow intern, Elliot Reid, but J.D. quickly finds out her beauty is only surpassed by her hyper-competitive attitude. Guiding the interns' education are those with more medical experience. Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso, Chief of Medicine, wants the interns to think they can count on him. On the other side of the personality spectrum is Dr. Percival "Perry" Cox, a steamroller of a man short on patience. Watching over the interns with a caustically teasing but caring demeanor, is nurse Carla Espinosa, a woman who is motherly and sexy at the same time - which appeals mightily to Turk.
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#50 - Charity Cases
Ed - Season 2 - Episode 9
Ed becomes the anti-Claus after a wealthy client gives Stuckeyville a Christmas gift he really can't afford, forcing the bowling-alley bunch to host a frenzied fund-raiser. Meanwhile, Mike fears that he and Nancy are a bad influence on their own daughter; and Carol gets a peek at the other woman in Dennis's life.