The BEST episodes directed by Chris Grismer
#1 - I'm Thinking of You All the While
The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 22
In the aftermath of Jo and Alaric's wedding, an unexpected, and definitely uninvited guest shows up, putting Elena's life in jeopardy. Despite Matt's attempt to leave town to save himself, Bonnie takes matters into her own hands after finding herself on the receiving end of a twisted plan.
#2 - Le Grand Guignol
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 15
Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get information on reversing the curse on her clan.
#3 - Crescent City
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 13
Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie discovers something shocking at the cemetery. Klaus takes some dangerous measures that will affect everybody.
#4 - The Importance of Being Erica
Being Erica - Season 2 - Episode 12
Erica struggles with some big decisions, and she's desperate for a little direction. After some hide and seek in the past and present, the last place she looks to is the closest to her heart, and it opens up a world of possibility.
#5 - Leo
Being Erica - Season 1 - Episode 13
Though Dr. Tom warned her not to try and prevent Leo's death, Erica does so anyway, resulting in dire consequences.
#6 - Poster May Lead to the Truth
Queer as Folk (US) - Season 3 - Episode 11
Stockwell meets the gay community, which doesn't go well; Brian is fired from the campaign; Ted's drug use escalates; Ben and Michael tell Hunter he is positive.
#7 - Heaven Backwards
Recovery Road - Season 1 - Episode 6
Maddie is at a loss with how to help when Trish faces a crisis. But Maddie’s good intentions may have a devastating effect on her roommate. Wes is struggling with a secret, which is compounded by the chaos happening in the house. Cynthia bonds with Craig, while Charlotte reaches out to Margarita for insight involving Maddie. And a disturbing truth comes to light at Springtime Meadows. Flashbacks highlight Wes’ frenetic childhood, which may have set him on his current path.
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#8 - Nothing Gold Can Stay
Containment - Season 1 - Episode 11
Lex and Leo clash over their next move after a failed plan threatens to unravel their entire case. When word begins to spread that there may be a way out of the cordon, Jana considers her options. Finally, an unexpected turn of events brings Jake and Katie closer than ever.
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Angela's Eyes - Season 1 - Episode 11
The team goes into action to help rescue Dozer, whose flight to Los Angeles has been hijacked. Meanwhile, Angela encounters her former boyfriend Peter, and finds out that her mother once had breast cancer.
#10 - Thirst
Freakish - Season 1 - Episode 6
Running low on resources, Violet and Zoe take on a dangerous mission. Zoe and Natalie address their past.
#11 - Prey
Freakish - Season 1 - Episode 10
Things come to a head when a traitor is revealed. One of the group makes a sacrifice as more secrets about the explosion are brought to light.
#12 - I Hear You Knocking
The Originals - Season 4 - Episode 5
After being marked by The Hollow's dark magic, Klaus and Marcel experience the symptoms of a malevolent haunting. Meanwhile, Hayley and Elijah head out to speak with Mary.
#13 - Knockout
Freakish - Season 1 - Episode 7
A potentially deadly trip into the fallout shelter puts one of the group in grave danger. Grover learns disturbing information about Barrett.
#14 - Trapped
Freakish - Season 1 - Episode 4
A new deadly threat turns the survivors against each other. Barrett suggests an unpopular way to gather more information on the freaks.
#15 - Graduation
The Vampire Diaries - Season 4 - Episode 23
It's Graduation Day. Damon's life is in danger and Elena faces an epic confrontation. Plus, Stefan discovers a horrifying clue to the mystery surrounding Silas.
#17 - The Last Weekend
Prodigal Son - Season 2 - Episode 13
The search for a serial killer known as 'The Woodsman' might help the NYPD find one of their own.
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#18 - Physician, Heal Thyself
Being Erica - Season 3 - Episode 8
The surprising return of someone from Dr. Tom's past forces him to face old demons. Meanwhile Kai returns to 2010 on a regret, and Erica must make a decision that could affect both their futures.
#19 - Beautiful Day
The Nine Lives of Chloe King - Season 1 - Episode 10
Still coping with her unresolved feelings for Brian, Chloe agrees to accompany him to meet his grandmother, Olivia, who was presumed dead. As Brian and Olivia become reacquainted, Chloe finally receives the email she's been hoping for; her father is in San Francisco and needs to see Chloe immediately. Desperate to see her dad again and get some answers, Chloe agrees to keep their plans secret. Will she be reunited with her father, or will this meeting have fatal consequences? Alek overhears Chloe admit to her mother that, while she does have feelings for him, she is in love with Brian. Heartbroken, Alek unknowingly leaves Chloe alone - and unprotected - just when she needs him the most.
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#20 - The End of the Affair
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 3
Klaus and Stefan arrive in Chicago, where Stefan is reunited with a vampire who hasn't really moved on from her interest in him decades earlier. In a flashback to Chicago in the 1920s, Stefan comes face-to-face with a shocking chapter from his wild past. After Damon gets a tip on Stefan and Klaus' whereabouts from an unexpected source, he and Elena follow their trail. Back in Mystic Falls, Tyler is concerned about Caroline and turns to Sheriff Forbes for help.
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#21 - Plenty of Fish
Being Erica - Season 1 - Episode 3
Eternally-single Erica brings best friend Ethan to pose as her boyfriend at her high school reunion. She begins to understand the source of her relationship with men by revisiting the loss of her virginity.
#22 - Sinners and Saints
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 5
Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina reveals some shocking information about the witches.
#23 - Cultural Revolution
Being Erica - Season 2 - Episode 4
A significant career opportunity transports Erica back to a summer spent in Taipei.
#24 - Home
The Vampire Diaries - Season 5 - Episode 22
Damon's plan causes a huge explosion in Mystic Falls, and everyone is caught up in the confusion, leaving a trail of heroism, sacrifice, relief and despair.
#25 - Sun and Fun
Prodigal Son - Season 2 - Episode 12
As the search intensifies for a serial killer on the run, so does Malcolm's tenacity, causing U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz to kick him off the case. However, Malcolm doesn't back down that easily.
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#26 - Ouroboros
Prodigal Son - Season 2 - Episode 8
When world-famous Europol profiler Simon Hoxley shows up in New York and claims that Major Crimes’ current case is connected to the discovery of Endicott’s body overseas, Bright fears he and Ainsley’s secret is about to be exposed. Meanwhile, Martin gets to know Dr. Vivian Capshaw.
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#28 - #truthorconsequences
Designated Survivor - Season 3 - Episode 10
On election day, Kirkman turns to his therapist to relieve his conscience about the events and own decisions he made 36 hours ago.
#29 - With Silence and Tears
Containment - Season 1 - Episode 4
As things grow more dire inside the cordon, Lex is increasingly frustrated by the false hope he's forced to convey to the public; Jana suspects the situation is more serious than the government is letting on.
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#30 - The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
Kyle XY - Season 2 - Episode 15
It's Career Week at school. As Kyle and Josh contemplate their respective futures, Jessi's quest for acceptance clashes with Kyle's need for anonymity. Meanwhile, Brian Taylor seeks parenting advice from Nicole.
#31 - They All Asked for You
The Originals - Season 2 - Episode 15
A discovery is made about the body Rebekah is living in. Klaus clashes with Hayley and Jackson.
#32 - Dangerous Liaisons
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 14
Elena is surprised to receive an invitation to a formal ball, and when Damon and Stefan hear the party is being hosted at Klaus’s newly renovated mansion, they both insist on attending the event with her. Caroline and Matt also receive invitations to the ball from unexpected admirers. At the elegant party, Elena learns of a horrifying plan that could lead to numerous deaths and she must decide who she can trust with her new information. Caroline discovers a side of Klaus no one would have suspected. Finally, after an evening of violence and dashed hopes, Damon finds a new way to cope.
#33 - Down the Rabbit Hole
The Vampire Diaries - Season 4 - Episode 14
Damon has an ugly run-in with a Hunter, Vaughn, and realizes he is one of the Five. Stefan admits his feelings about possibly becoming human.
#34 - Tangled Up in Blue
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 3
Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.
#35 - Before Sunset
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 21
Klaus acts on his intentions to leave town with Elena, but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Damon and Stefan have a surprisingly candid conversation about the future.
#36 - The Results
Designated Survivor - Season 1 - Episode 8
On the eve of the country voting to elect a new House of Representatives, an unexpected development forces Kirkman to consider cancelling the elections entirely. News about Majid Nassar’s death leaks out, and Kirkman has to handle the fallout.
#37 - Run
Designated Survivor - Season 2 - Episode 22
As President Kirkman continues to deal with the turmoil surrounding the hacker and Congressional investigation, a natural disaster threatens the lives of two White House staffers. Meanwhile, Kirkman’s closest allies are surprised when the president makes an announcement no one saw coming.
#38 - What's the Frequency, Kyle?
Kyle XY - Season 2 - Episode 8
Kyle's visions offer the Tragers solace after Stephen's father suffers a stroke and falls into a coma. Meanwhile, Jessi's lack of progress at therapy dismays Emily.
#39 - Bad Manners
Prodigal Son - Season 2 - Episode 5
Malcolm and Ainsley both race to find the killer in the so-called 'Debutante Slayings', but Ainsley's persistence has Malcolm worried about what her actual motive might be. While Martin is thrilled to see his daughter's passion in the field, Jessica suggests she and Ainsley take a vacation. JT meets with his union rep to decide if he should file an official complaint against the cop who discriminated against him.
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#40 - Electric Kiss
Kyle XY - Season 3 - Episode 3
Jessie begins to settle into the Trager's house. Meanwhile Kyle tries to figure out what Latnok did to Amanda with the help of Jessie, which ultimately leads to some unwanted conflict with Kyle and Amanda's relationship.
#41 - Never Let Me Go
The Vampire Diaries - Season 7 - Episode 2
Damon makes a decision that could ruin Lily and Stefan's deal; Alaric needs Bonnie's help with an artifact; Caroline discovers a shocking secret.
#44 - 500 Years of Solitude
The Vampire Diaries - Season 5 - Episode 11
Katherine recalls the traumatic night in 1490 when she gave birth to a daughter who was immediately taken from her. Meanwhile, Nadia creates a frightening plan to protect her mother; and Caroline indulges in some scandalous behavior.
#45 - Heart of Darkness
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 19
Caroline is thrilled when Tyler returns to town, but Tyler soon suspects that something has been going on between Caroline and Klaus. Matt tries to keep Rebekah busy.
#46 - Bad Reception
Designated Survivor - Season 2 - Episode 20
President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American held overseas, while attorney Ethan West continues his investigation.
#47 - A Glitch in the System
Killjoys - Season 1 - Episode 5
When something takes control of a ship, the Killjoys must confront their own dark secrets.
#48 - Darkness
The Secret Circle - Season 1 - Episode 10
Cassie turns to Adam when she uncovers a secret about herself that she needs kept from the rest of the Circle, including Diana. Meanwhile, Diana is thrilled when her grandmother Kate drops in for a visit, but Charles is suspicious of his mother’s motives after Kate takes an unusual interest in Cassie. Meanwhile, Faye recruits a mysterious stranger named Lee to help her with a spell that could change the balance of the Circle forever.
#49 - Newer Elements of Our Defense
Orphan Black - Season 3 - Episode 4
Mark is taken down in a Prolethean shoot-out and Sarah must step in to help. But as Sarah gathers intel that puts her on the trail of the original Castor DNA, a familiar foe is not far behind. While Helena continues to toil in a faraway military compound, it is ultimately Sarah’s fate that will hang in the balance as she tries to save her sister. Meanwhile, Gracie is cast out from the Prolethean fold, and Alison and Donnie come face-to-face with unhappy drug lord, Jason Kellerman.
#50 - Stay
The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 14
Elena and Jeremy reminisce about their past; Caroline and Stefan grow closer; Sheriff Forbes asks Damon for help with a case involving Elena's parents; Enzo lures Matt and Sarah into his plan.