The BEST episodes directed by Bruce Mcdonald

#1 - Mother and Child Reunion (2)

Degrassi - Season 1 - Episode 2

Emma is at a hotel waiting for Jordan, an enviornmentalist whom she met on the internet. After waiting in the hotel lobby, his ""teacher"" greets Emma and invites her up to his hotel room, saying that the person Emma is supposed to meet should be coming soon. Emma soon discovers that the teacher is the boy she met on the Internet. She freaks out and attempts to leave, but he stops her so she scurries into the bathroom. The teacher tells Emma that he is leaving, but it is actually a trick. He has a video camera, and plans on taping himself raping Emma. Toby, J.T., and Manny dash to the reunion and tell Spike and Mr. Simpson about the whole situation and how Emma is in danger. They hurry to the hotel room and rescue Emma before anything extremely dangerous happens. In the end, though somewhat disturbed, Emma learns her lesson and the bond between her and Spike grows even closer.

#2 - When Doves Cry (2)

Degrassi - Season 2 - Episode 2

The second part of the season premiere, with great performances by new main stars and guest stars. When Craig got home, he discovers that his father has been rumaging through his dark room, viewing all the photos that he has taken of Joey and Angela. This led to his father beating him, resulting in the destruction of Craig's camera. The next day, Craig's father apologizes and offers Craig a few thousand dollars for a new digital camera. Later, Craig takes Angela off of Emma's hands to the park, but Craig surprisingly asks Angela to go to British Columbia with him, with the money that his father gave him for a camera. Joey finds out about this, and is angered, finally telling him to stay away from his daughter. When Craig arrived home, his father receives the news earlier in the day, and chases after Craig, ready to beat him. Successfully, Craig jumps out of his window, and meats up with Sean, thinking whether to leave to British Columbia. When he played chicken with a train, he runs of

#3 - Challenges

Heartland (2007) (CA) - Season 11 - Episode 9

Amy tries to get everything organized at Heartland before joining Ty on a work-related journey, but Tim's concerns about the trip threaten to derail Amy's plans. Meanwhile, Ty runs into trouble on the job, but sending a message back home proves to be more difficult than anticipated. And, with a big competition coming up, Georgie struggles to master a difficult new jump with Mitch’s help, and Jack - the rock of the clan - tries to balance everyone’s needs.

#4 - Begin Again

Heartland (2007) (CA) - Season 9 - Episode 2

As Ty prepares to celebrate an important milestone, he works to treat an abandoned horse’s rain rot while Amy focuses on how to heal the animal’s emotional scars. Jack uses a supposed arthritic knee as an excuse to justify his unwillingness to ride. Lou and Georgie disagree about riding lessons for Katie, but share a genuine mother-daughter moment.

#5 - Jagged Little Pill

Degrassi - Season 1 - Episode 15

At the end of the year a little girls night at Ashley's turns into the party of the year. Toby invites Sean and JT as his guests and JT has a little ""party favor"", he's brought extacy. When Sean tells them he's going to the kitchen to split the pill into 2 so Toby and JT can take it, he runs into Ashley. He switched the extacy with asprin and gives the extacy to Ashley telling her to throw it out. Meanwhile, Paige is pressuring Ashley to have more fun so Ashley takes the extacy. She then calls Jimmy and his friends and Jimmy quickly discovers Ashley is high. JT and Toby also invited Emma and her friends over so Emma and Sean fight. Sean is heartbroken. Ashley then cheats on Jimmy and makes out with Sean. Then Jimmy finds out and Ashley publically dumps him and then she even makes fun of Paige. The next day while trying to clean the house up Spinner comes by to inform her that Jimmy wants to break up and gives her some things Jimmy had of her. Ashley is now no longer popular and her onl

#6 - White Wedding (2)

Degrassi - Season 2 - Episode 13

#7 - A Fine Balance

Heartland (2007) (CA) - Season 11 - Episode 10

Ty is still in danger in Mongolia. Amy, having left her cellphone at Heartland, has traveled to be with her husband, and to add a wrinkle, Tim has insisted on joining her. There is added intrigue for Georgie as Dylan continues to take an interest in her.

#8 - Brave New World

Heartland (2007) (CA) - Season 9 - Episode 1

While a dangerous bear lurks near Heartland, Ty and Amy are back from their honeymoon and adding on the loft, Georgie is trying to be able to handle what is going on with Lou and Peter. Amy and Georgie find a hurt horse.

#9 - When Doves Cry (1)

Degrassi - Season 2 - Episode 1

In the season premiere, major changes face the kids as they return to school from summer break. No longer just a junior high, Degrassi is now sharing space with the high school crowd. Among the new students is Craig Manning, the charming but mysterious stepson of Degrassi alum, Joey Jeremiah. Although Craig's father has forbidden him from seeing Joey and Angela, Craig can't seem to stop himself. Craig is good at covering up the physical and emotional bruises caused by his dad, but Sean and Emma suspect something's wrong. Meanwhile, J.T.'s a man on a mission: this year, he's going to land an older woman. And his chosen challenge? Paige Michalchuk. And a newly unpopular Ashley turns to a different crowd when her former friends refuse to forgive her.

#10 - There Will Be Changes

Heartland (2007) (CA) - Season 10 - Episode 1

As Amy and Ty prepare for parenthood, they work together to resolve a dangerous pregnancy issue.

#11 - The Choice (2)

Playmakers - Season 1 - Episode 4

Part 2 of 2. When new evidence surfaces, DH is pressured to change his statement; Olczyk receives news about his father; a rift grows between Robin and Leon.

#12 - Dim & Dimmer

ReGenesis - Season 2 - Episode 4

While in New York, David has his bag stolen. Chasing the kid who stole it, he finds himself in some subway tunnels where he discovers a young girl who is very sick.

#13 - Hunt(er) for Love

Queer as Folk (US) - Season 3 - Episode 8

Justin decides to win Brian back and begins by interning at his agency; Ted is unhappy with Emmett being the breadwinner; Michael and Ben try to help a young hustler.

#14 - White Wedding (1)

Degrassi - Season 2 - Episode 12

Snake and Spike are only two days away from the wedding. Emma styles her hair, only for it to turn out worse than she thought. Spike and Snake have an argument about having a baby in which Snake reveals that he's not ready for a child. Spike later finds out that she is pregnant...and plans to have an abortion. Snake has a bachelor party in which Joey invited a stripper. Emma catches J.T. and Toby spying on ""Fancy"" outside Joey's window on her way to tell Snake about the baby. Spike finds out that Emma told Snake, and they end up having a long discussion that makes them late for the wedding. The wedding goes on, and so does the reception afterward. Emma makes up with Sean and they kiss in the end.

#15 - Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

Ride (2023) - Season 1 - Episode 8

Romance is in the air when the McMurrays prepare to host a Booker family wedding at the ranch. Everyone has a role to play in preparing for the big day.

#16 - Escape Mutant

ReGenesis - Season 2 - Episode 2

In order to help a mother and her unborn child, David starts a research to fight a very strong strain of the HIV virus which she has and for which there is no known cure.

#17 - Weird Science

Degrassi - Season 2 - Episode 5

Emma feels uneasy when Mr. Simpson offers help on her science project at the school's science fair and Manny mistakenly lets the entire school know that Emma's mom is dating Mr. Simpson. Also Spinner adapts to his new role as a ladies' man, and gets Jimmy upset when he flirts with the girl he likes.

#18 - One Ring to Rule Them All

Queer as Folk (US) - Season 3 - Episode 6

Thanks to Brian's marketing savvy, Stockwell leads the polls; Michael discovers Ben's steroid use; Ted is arrested just when he and Emmett meet the neighbors.

#19 - House Full of Children

Queer as Folk (US) - Season 3 - Episode 2

Free of Brian, Justin must find a way to pay his tuition; Mel wants another baby; Emmett is tempted when an old flame drops by.

#20 - Bust a Move (1)

Degrassi - Season 7 - Episode 13

Jay and Manny have relationship problems. Emma, Manny, Liberty, and Ashley hit the road on a college trip and Jimmy and Spinner have also go on a road trip only to run into problems of their own.

#21 - Ride or Die

Ride (2023) - Season 1 - Episode 7

Missy heads to Denver to judge a pageant. Isabel and Hank realize selling the town on the stadium deal will prove harder than expected.

#22 - Message in a Bottle

Degrassi - Season 2 - Episode 16

Emma and Sean are back together. Emma invites Sean to come to dinner at her house with Mrs. Nelson and Mr. Simpson and Emma. Sean arrives drunk and gets kicked out. Emma cheers him up and assures him she still has faith in him. Emma's parents forgive him.

#23 - My Final Gift to You

Dark Matter - Season 3 - Episode 12

Ryo takes a hostage to trade for the Blink Drive, but his former crew are not his only opponents.

#24 - Secrets and Lies

Degrassi - Season 1 - Episode 8

Liberty admits she has an ultimate crush on J.T. He, on the other hand, tries to stay away from Liberty saying that he's gay. Later, when J.T. tells the truth to Liberty that he is not, it leads her to be heartbroken. Meanwhile, Ashley's divorced dad comes to town and explains her why he and Ashley's mom divorced in the first place. That is because he himslef is gay. Ashley makes a statement to her dad and Terri that she doesn't want to see his face again.

#25 - 12 Hours

Transporter - Season 1 - Episode 6

Frank has twelve hours to transport a stolen microchip, meant for the development of advanced weaponry, before the rigged package kills him. In a race against time, Frank must find a way to force the client to neutralize the deadly device.

#26 - Semaphore

Ransom - Season 2 - Episode 13

Eric’s archnemesis, Damian Delaine, brainwashes Evie and threatens to turn her into a murderer unless Eric helps him negotiate a high-stakes business deal for a new cryptocurrency that could destabilize the world economy.

#27 - Mother and Child Reunion (1)

Degrassi - Season 1 - Episode 1

Spike's daughter, Emma, is now a teenager and is getting ready to participate at Degrassi, along with her friends, Manny and JT. Spike and the old gang of Degrassi are reuniting for the first time in a while, and people are familiarized with the characters again. When Spike goes off to the reunion, Emma left as well, to meet a guy that she had become online friends with on the Internet. Manny phones Emma and even checks by her house, and realizes that there is no one home. She decides to go to J.T. and his friend from summer camp, Toby (a whiz with computers). They hack into Emma's e-mail and discover that the guy Emma is going to meet may be dangerous.

#28 - Kill Them All

Dark Matter - Season 2 - Episode 2

Imprisoned in Hyperion-8, the crew must negotiate attempted assassinations, extraditions, and behind-the-scenes machinations as they plot their escape.

#29 - A Chill in the Air

Reign (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 5

When Olivia, who is an ex-lover of Francis’, arrives at the castle, she brings the dangers of the woods with her. Mary seeks comfort in Bash. Bash is threatened by heretics for interfering with a sacred blood rite. Meanwhile, Aylee is forced to spy on Mary when Queen Catherine blackmails her.

#30 - Something Fierce

Bomb Girls - Season 2 - Episode 9

An intrepid reporter visits VicMu, shaking things up and causing Lorna to examine her value at work; Kate takes an innovative approach to jump-starting her career. Thanks to Clifford, Gladys sees a different side of her father.

#31 - Faces

Cracked (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 4

The unit is lead into the roles of attacker and victim when a shopkeeper suffering from face-blindness is slashed.

#32 - Promised Land

Ransom - Season 2 - Episode 12

As Eric negotiates for the release of a couple being held hostage by illegal immigrants in rural Canada, the situation turns dire when the coyotes the immigrants escaped from take the whole group hostage, including Eric.

#33 - Romeo Foxtrot

Bomb Girls - Season 2 - Episode 10

Lorna takes up dancing and surprises both herself and the instructor; Kate and Ivan explore the terms of their engagement; and Betty learns what it means to date a soldier.

#34 - It Doesn't Have to Be Like This

Dark Matter - Season 3 - Episode 2

The crew of the Raza target an Ishida research station in an attempt to take back the Blink Drive.

#35 - Bust a Move (2)

Degrassi - Season 7 - Episode 14

Jay and Manny have relationship problems. Emma, Manny, Liberty, and Ashley hit the road on a college trip and Jimmy and Spinner have problems finding a ride to get to them.

#36 - The Pharmacist

The Collector - Season 2 - Episode 4

Morgan's client is a night shift pharmacist who sold her soul to be cured of the cancer that was about to kill her. But the Devil did something odd -- he gave her more of the cure than she needed for herself, facing her with a dilemma: should she try to cure others and risk exposure and an early trip to Hell?

#37 - Episode Seven

Dark Matter - Season 1 - Episode 7

The crew finally gain access to the secret room in the ship's underbelly and among the items they find inside are a sunny android and a desperately ill woman who reveals a connection to Three.

#38 - We Should Have Seen This Coming

Dark Matter - Season 2 - Episode 6

Desperate for money, the Raza crew follow Nyx's lead on an op, only to discover that their target is a personal one.

#39 - Swans

Cracked (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 1

After a masked gunman kidnaps a young woman from a locked psych ward, it becomes clear that the case is more complicated than it looks. Psych Crimes needs help from a new psychiatrist, Dr. Clara Malone, before things spiral out of control in this thrilling tale of love on the run.

#40 - Berzerk

XIII (2011) - Season 2 - Episode 12

XIII, Betty and Amos escape from The Pit and into Shanghai but are trapped in a mysterious and sinister riot that has spontaneously formed around them. Thirteen-year-old Yen-Boi and his father Ping help them find and fight their way through the chaos. With access to a Navy Seal helicopter, Amos leads them towards the extraction point. Carrington is pushed further into the bunker by Traymore’s forces, and makes a last-ditch effort to rally support.

#41 - Father Figure (1)

Degrassi - Season 3 - Episode 1

Grade 9 starts and Emma's mom is 9 months pregnant. After Emma has been mistaken at school for being Snake's daughter, this inspires her to find her birth father. When she asks her mom she says no. But Emma goes on the internet to find his address. She finds it then the next day in school she cuts class with Craig to find him. The first place she goes to turns out to be the wrong address. Then she and Craig return to Emma's house and find the real address. They take the subway to Stouffville to find him. Ending up at a doctor's building Emma sneaks upstairs and goes to the room. She opens the door and faces her dad with a big surprise.

#42 - What We Can't See

Cracked (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 3

When a bullied schoolgirl lashes out, Aidan and Daniella discover her bizarre family ties.

#43 - Joust

XIII (2011) - Season 2 - Episode 5

XIII and Amos grapple physically and mentally, as they try to uncover the truth behind the bombing of Synequanon’s headquarters. Fueled by grief and rage, Amos tortures XIII’s body and attempts to manipulate his mind. XIII strives to prove his innocence and escape from Amos’ twisted grasp.

#44 - Coming of Age

Degrassi - Season 1 - Episode 9

One to grow on Jimmy B turns 14 this week! Ashley doesn't seem too excited about the big celebration. Are there doubts growing in her mind? And Emma's dealing with a little private growing of her own.

#45 - Rocket Man

Cracked (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 7

Psych Crimes investigates the murder of one member of a feuding rock duo after the bipolar lead singer is found raving and naked atop a billboard.

#46 - Tunnels

Lexx - Season 3 - Episode 7

Kai, still disabled, is taken away to bureaucrat hell for an adjudication. Meanwhile, Stanley and Xev follow Prince underground, hoping that he will lead them though the maze of tunnels to where Kai is.

#47 - The Imposter

Radio Free Roscoe - Season 1 - Episode 8

Someone is posing as Smog. Will RFR have to reveal their secret identities to clear Smog's reputation. Travis is forced to prove his talents of the real Smog at a RFR warehouse party.

#48 - Father Figure (2)

Degrassi - Season 3 - Episode 2

Emma is in the room with her dad and she finds out he is brain-damaged. She tells him she is Emma and she embraces him but soon the nurse discovers she sneaked upstairs even though Craig was keeping the look out. So Emma gives him her address so they can write to each other. Joey has to drive to Stouffville to pick them up and Spike isn't happy when she gets home. Emma tells her mom off for lying to her. The next day at school Snake tells Emma that Spike didn't tell her to protect her. Meanwhile Shane shows up and makes a horrible racket at the house while Spike goes into labor.

#49 - Garden

Lexx - Season 3 - Episode 9

Stanley starts to consider settling on Water, doubting that the dark universe holds anything better. When they go down to the planet looking for food, he finds the town Garden to be a promising candidate for permanent residence.