The BEST episodes directed by David Jackson
#1 - New Acquaintance
Swamp Thing - Season 1 - Episode 10
Jim is feeling lonely and tries to make a new friend when he meets a mysterious young girl in town, named Lily, who invites herself into Jim and Tressa‘s home, and who carries a dark secret.
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#2 - Out of Miami
Nash Bridges - Season 6 - Episode 14
Nash and a Federal marshal (Philip Michael Thomas) are taken hostage by a Miami drug lord who wants to exchange them for a witness who's scheduled to testify against him in court; Joe tries to get out of being audited by the IRS.
#3 - Jump Start
Nash Bridges - Season 6 - Episode 2
Nash clashes with his new rival, Deputy Chief Max Pettit, who has assigned Cassidy to a dangerous undercover gig involving synthetic diamond smugglers and a deadly assassin working for the South African diamond cartel. Joe tries to back out of the house purchase; Cassidy and her new partner Rachel McCabe join the S.I.U.
#4 - All That You Leave Behind
Holby City - Season 5 - Episode 48
The health inspectors' report is far from positive, so Helen decides to question the nurses over who is responsible for the gross negligence. Kelly brings up her displeasure with the situation during her interview and ends up blaming Kath—who then suffers the brunt of Helen's bullying tactics as she takes her turn in the hot seat. Elsewhere, Rosie attempts to play Cupid for Mubbs, but things go from bad to worse when he invites his date to a lap-dancing club.
#5 - To Err Is Human
Holby City - Season 5 - Episode 47
Tricia applies to be Ric's PA in order to put some distance between her and Owen. Ric and Zubin become increasingly nervous when it is discovered that the recent enexplained death of Sarah Palmer wasn't due to a faulty morphine pump.
#7 - When We Dead Awaken
The Lying Game - Season 1 - Episode 12
With Sutton’s whereabouts still unknown and a threatening note delivered via Sutton’s signature packaging, Emma is feeling uncertain and on edge. So when she is invited to scout out the University of Texas’s tennis program, Emma surprises her dad and accepts the invite. Nonetheless, Emma can’t escape the fact that her twin may be gone for good. Meanwhile, Rebecca tries to help Char when her mom, Phyllis, has another drinking “episode.”
#8 - The Runaway Found
One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 18
Brooke and Peyton finally rekindle their friendship, Nathan's past mistakes continue to haunt him and Haley, and Lucas hears a shocking confession from the witness to Keith's murder.
#9 - Transcendence
Witchblade - Season 1 - Episode 11
Sara's unlikely protector surfaces with a life-threatening passion to watch over her that leads to irrevocable consequences. Sara has no choice but to accept the destiny that comes with wielding the gauntlet and use it to regain what she has lost. But every gain has its price. True to the words of the Witchblade's past wielders, "Nothing is as it seems". A startling discovery about Dante and his team of corrupt cops lead to a suspenseful showdown between the rising warrior and a band of enemies that she must conquer before her father's killer is revealed.
#10 - The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 13
A violent rainstorm knocks out the power in Tree Hill, leading Haley to Nathan's doorstep and Brooke out into the downpour for a dramatic confrontation with Lucas. Peyton finally confronts the truth about Ellie's illness, while Mouth is tempted by his new friend, Rachel. Before morning, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and new love gets hotter than ever.
#11 - Ghost World
The Vampire Diaries - Season 3 - Episode 7
As Mystic Falls prepares to celebrate the traditional Illumination Night, the town is invaded by spirits of the dead. After a particularly violent encounter with an angry spirit, Damon asks Bonnie to find the reason behind the ghosts' surprising power. Elena convinces Jeremy to use his connection to the other side to help her find a new way to reach Stefan, leading Jeremy to a terrible choice. Finally, Alaric discovers a long-hidden clue to the past.
#12 - Warplay
Nash Bridges - Season 4 - Episode 8
Nash becomes the objective of mercenaries controlled by a Singapore billionaire and his American counterpart, locked in battle to capture each other's most prized possessions. Bettina wants Joe and Evan to investigate his fiancee's alleged affair.
#13 - Progeny
Threshold - Season 1 - Episode 9
When three women from completely different walks of life appear to be infected, Molly and the Red Team discover the connection among them and must locate the common cause.
#14 - All These Things That I've Done
One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 7
Peyton returns to school, but she breaks down. In the meantime Nathan is cornered into a no-win situation by Daunte. Brooke's fashions are a hit at the local show. And Deb takes drastic action for her addiction.
#15 - Prodigy
Dark Angel - Season 1 - Episode 6
Max and Donald Lydecker are taken hostages at a convention. Logan decides to trade himself as a hostage for all the women. Max decides to stay and ends up helping Logan when the terrorists push him off the roof of the building. She also does the unexpected when she saves Lydecker from being shot in the head.
#16 - Home Is Where the Hurt Is
Twisted (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 14
With the Homecoming dance quickly approaching, tension mounts between Danny and Lacey as Danny wonders if he can ever get over recent events. When Jo realizes cute but nerdy Andie has a crush on Rico, she gives her friend the nudge he needs to make the first move. Danny recognizes a familiar face in town and makes a mysterious connection to his time in juvenile hall. Meanwhile, Jack moves in on a conflicted Karen, and Tess finds it increasingly difficult to hide her secrets from Kyle.
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#17 - Hook Man
Supernatural - Season 1 - Episode 7
Sam and Dean help a girl whose date became a victim of the "Hook Man," a famous urban legend that turns out to be real, in a small college town somewhere in Iowa. In order to save her and her father, the local minister, the brothers have to find the ghost's bones so they can destroy them. One tiny problem... they're in an unmarked grave.
#18 - Twinsense and Sensibility
The Lying Game - Season 1 - Episode 4
Sutton and Emma soon find they have had the same dreams and similar childhood experiences.
#19 - Prince Charmed
Charmed - Season 6 - Episode 12
After Piper vanquishes a demon from Wyatt's room, she has an epiphany about the rest of her life concerning Wyatt. Unable to handle's Piper's revelation, Paige and Phoebe decide to remind Piper of the importance of love by conjuring up a "Mr. Right" as Piper's birthday present. Meanwhile, Chris convinces the sisters to bind Wyatt's powers, then demonic cult members kidnap the baby.
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#20 - Sacrifice
Witchblade - Season 1 - Episode 4
Ancient Celtic sacrificial rites are being re-enacted on the streets of New York. Pezzini crosses paths with an Irish rock star named Conchobar whose music is mysteriously linked to the crimes. Kenneth Irons tempts Sara with clues about the murders from a mysterious manuscript.
#21 - My Way Home is Through You
One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 3
Now that Peyton and Brooke are back in Tree Hill, Lindsey worries that the two might threaten her and Lucas' relationship. Meanwhile, Nathan visits Dan in prison (his first visit in four years) and gives him a picture of his grandson. Meanwhile, Haley tries to persuade Quentin to return to school, Brooke opens her store in the old Karen's Cafe and Peyton signs her first band.
#22 - Witch Wars
Charmed - Season 6 - Episode 21
Under the pressure that the Halliwell sisters will discover his evil plot, Gideon conspires with two demons to make Piper, Phoebe and Paige part of "Witch Wars", a new demonic reality television show where demon contestants compete in a series of contests to hunt down the Charmed ones.
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#23 - Hostile Convergence
Dark Skies - Season 1 - Episode 9
Loengard's wife Kim decides that she cannot miss her sister's wedding in Denver and sneaks away from John while he meets with one of the few people who know his terrible secret. The man that Kim's sister is planning to marry is Rob Winter, but he isn't what he appears to be ... he's a Majestic agent. During the course of his assignment, Rob really does fall in love with Kim's sister and in the end, kills the people sent to harm Kim and her family instead of doing the job that he was sent to do.
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#24 - Heart of Glass
CSI: NY - Season 3 - Episode 16
Mac may have a difficult time solving the murder of a music mogul the sister cleverly uses a lie detector test to cover up the crime. Stella wonders if she has HIV due to an accident.
#25 - Do Not Pass Go
CSI: NY - Season 7 - Episode 6
The path of team's most recent investigation crosses that of some desperate parents in search for their missing son.
#26 - Kozmo
The Cape (2011) - Season 1 - Episode 3
Max Malini's old friend Gregor Molotov has come to town, but not for a friendly visit. He is looking for whoever has the cape, and The Cape/Vince has to protect the carnies who took him in. Dana, Vince's wife, returns to work after grieving his loss and sees Palm City's corruption at work in the public defender's office. She also discovers there were witnesses when Vince vanished.
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#27 - Cheat, Play, Love
The Lying Game - Season 2 - Episode 2
Sutton steps up her plans to win back Ethan, and makes a point to let Emma know her intentions. Feeling left out of Emma and Thayer's growing closeness, Mads visits her father in prison and shocks Emma with a family revelation. Dan continues his investigation into Derek's murder, regardless of Alec's arrest, and Jordan starts at his new school and tries to get close to Laurel.
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#28 - French Twist
Miami Vice - Season 2 - Episode 17
An interpol agent arouses Crockett's interest --- and Tubbs' suspicion as they search for an international drug dealing assassin.
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#29 - Hope and Prey
The Pretender - Season 3 - Episode 2
Jarod experiences the world of the bounty hunter as he seeks an American Indian activist who has a price on his head. In the meanwhile, Miss Parker learns more about her mother's death.
#30 - Magnetic
Smallville - Season 3 - Episode 7
Clark is suspicious when Lana suddenly becomes attracted to a fellow student and begins to act rebelliously, which eventually lands her in jail. Clark's suspicions are confirmed when he discovers Lana's new boyfriend has magnetic powers that can move objects and alter human emotions, but when he tries to free Lana from the paranormal hold that is controlling her, she tries to kill him. Meanwhile, Lex discovers Chloe has been delving into Lionel's past and tries to get her to join forces against his dad.
#31 - Sweet Sixteen
CSI: NY - Season 3 - Episode 10
The team is lead to a crime scene imvolving a parachute jumper in the middle of the city, whos parachute aparently failed. And one CSI is injured when a snake is found at a crime scene
#32 - Witchness Protection
Charmed - Season 7 - Episode 10
The Avatars enlist Leo to protect the Seer because she has information that could help them destroy the demons. Meanwhile, Brody reveals a secret to Paige, and Phoebe and Darryl continue to investigate Brody.
#33 - Eine Kleine Frohike
The Lone Gunmen - Season 1 - Episode 3
Frohike goes undercover after the Gunmen receive a tip which could lead them to a baker who poisoned members of the French Resistance during World War II.
#34 - Rainy Days
Mental - Season 1 - Episode 6
Jack attempts to talk down Leonard Steinberg, a gambling addict seriously in debt, threatens to jump off the roof of Wharton Memorial. Later, Jack heads to court in order to testify on behalf of a mentally incapable patient who is charged with manslaughter by a high-profile attorney who has never lost a case, Marcie Crane. Jack's expertise will be tested when the case turns out to be much more complicated than originally thought. Meanwhile, Jack and the team show up for a poker game after work, where sparks fly between Rylan and Veronica.
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#35 - Stone's War
Miami Vice - Season 3 - Episode 2
Crockett's Vietnam journalist buddy, Ira Stone, is back--claiming to have footage of a secret U.S war in Nicaragua; the trail leads Stone, Crockett & Tubbs to Maynard a.k.a. the elusive Captain Real Estate.
#36 - House of Mirrors
Mental - Season 1 - Episode 8
Jack's patient is a 16-year old girl who is suicidal and has a deep dark secret which has been held from her since birth. Meanwhile, Jack and Dr. Avidan's relationship deepens, and he continues his search for his schizophrenic twin sister continues.
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#37 - Wrecking Crew
Nash Bridges - Season 2 - Episode 4
A first-rate professional robber and his crew hit San Fran in a string of strong-arm jobs. Joe convinces Nash to moonlight as a private eye, searching for the SF Giant's short stop's missing car.
#38 - Walk-Alone
Miami Vice - Season 3 - Episode 4
Tubbs poses as a con to expose prison guards who are extorting drugs from inmates, and killing those who refuse.
#39 - Lend Me an Ear
Miami Vice - Season 3 - Episode 18
The electronics whiz providing Crockett & Tubbs with surveillance devices also outfits their drug-dealing quarry.
#40 - Lullaby of Darkness
The Equalizer - Season 4 - Episode 13
McCall tries to help a woman and her daughter escape from her abusive husband.
#41 - Grotesquery
Swamp Thing - Season 1 - Episode 7
Swamp Thing is overcome by toxic waste and falls unconscious where he is found by two clean up men and is sold to a carnival freak show ran by a cruel man in league with Arcane. Jim stumbles by and sees the weakened Swamp Thing in a cage, and he is its only hope to get him back to the swamp to recover.
#42 - The Afternoon Plane
Miami Vice - Season 3 - Episode 17
Tubbs finds out that his "raffle prize" --- a week in the Caribbean --- is set up by a vengeful con and the Calderones to lure him out of his jurisdiction.
#43 - Blindsided
21 Jump Street - Season 1 - Episode 9
The daughter of a policeman who claims her father is sexually abusing her tries to hire Hanson-- undercover with Penhall as one of the drug dealing McQuaid brothers-- to kill her father.
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#44 - After School Special
21 Jump Street - Season 2 - Episode 5
Hanson is unable to keep his mind on the investigation of a shooting of a teacher at an inner city school when he learns that his mother is moving in with her boyfriend.
#45 - What About Love?
21 Jump Street - Season 3 - Episode 10
Dorothy and Penhall split up forcing Penhall to move in with Ioki. Hoffs becomes involved with a city inspector, who is auditing Jump Street's records.
#46 - The Value of Secrets
The Invisible Man - Season 1 - Episode 8
Darien comes to the aid of a female scientist who may be able to remove the Quicksilver gland.
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Holby City - Season 6 - Episode 23
Mubbs discovers where he really stands with Rosie. Ed throws out the rule book for his dad. And Diane is working with her new flame.
#48 - Baptism of Fire
Holby City - Season 6 - Episode 24
Keller's new nurse spells trouble for Diane and Owen finds his hands full with her best mate. Jess finds it hard to resist a patient.
#49 - Foreign Affair
The District - Season 2 - Episode 2
Mannion has to handle an international crisis after the son of the Colombian ambassador is discovered to be the main dealer of the heaviest type of heroine yet. Threatened not to do anything about it, Mannion studies the international code for diplomatic immunity and plays around until he gets Eduardo kicked out of school and arrested. Meanwhile, Temple helps a heroin addicted woman; Ella has problems with Ricky after he returns from summer camp; Jack Jr. goes to court for his drug problem and Nancy finds Jack a new assistant.
#50 - Daughter for Daughter
The District - Season 2 - Episode 15
Mannion faces off with Putin once again and the stakes are even higher when Putin resurfaces and kidnaps Mannion's daughter! Mannion's initial theory is that Putin wants to trade one daughter for another, but everything changes when the CIA informs Mannion that Putin's daughter, Erin, has disappeared from the Witness Protection Program. Mannion finally finds his dazed and confused daughter, Beth; however, things get more complex when the police find a dead woman, believed to be Erin, in Beth's car trunk. As Beth is arrested for murder, Mannion must prove that his daughter is being set up and the only person who can help him is Putin.