The BEST episodes directed by Fred Berner

Actual Physical Violence
star
8.11
1267 votes

#1 - Actual Physical Violence

Chicago P.D. - Season 3 - Episode 3

The team is terrorized by a gun-wielding father who is desperate to find his missing daughter. Bunny stirs up accusations of misconduct from Voight's past.

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The Last One for Mom
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8.08
1614 votes

#2 - The Last One for Mom

Chicago Fire - Season 4 - Episode 20

Firehouse 51 unites to help a young boy in tragic circumstances. A high-powered political consultant helps Casey navigate a potential scandal. Cruz makes a mistake that nearly costs him his life.

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Double Strands
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7.93
587 votes

#3 - Double Strands

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 13 - Episode 4

A family man is suspected of being a serial rapist in a string of assaults stretching across several states. Mounting evidence points to his guilt, but detectives research his past and begin to believe his pleas of innocence.

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Shouldn't Have Been Alone (2)
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7.91
1174 votes

#4 - Shouldn't Have Been Alone (2)

Chicago P.D. - Season 2 - Episode 10

With Burgess in the hospital after suffering gunshot wounds, the intelligence team is determined to find the people responsible. Lindsay delays her start on the federal task force so she can help with this case. Search of the house provides a lead and when a bomb is triggered a key suspect is found. Meanwhile the team takes turns watching over Burgess. Voight informs Burgess of a new opportunity that this affords her.

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Service
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7.89
613 votes

#5 - Service

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 19 - Episode 18

The SVU must break through military red tape when a soldier is suspected of sexual assault.

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Looking Out for Stateville
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7.87
1288 votes

#6 - Looking Out for Stateville

Chicago P.D. - Season 3 - Episode 12

With the help of Voight's former cellmate, Intelligence goes after one of Chicago's biggest drug kingpins.

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Monday Mourning
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7.87
1527 votes

#7 - Monday Mourning

Chicago Med - Season 2 - Episode 17

A suicide shakes the staff. Dr. Choi and Dr. Halstead face off over how to treat a patient with stroke symptoms. Family turmoil unfolds when a boy is treated after falling in a river. The importance of learning from mistakes is emphasized to Dr. Reese.

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Fagin
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7.86
1803 votes

#8 - Fagin

Chicago P.D. - Season 4 - Episode 21

When the team is called to an in-progress bank robbery, they come across Detective Hailey Upton trying to take over the crime scene with her Robbery-Homicide unit - butting heads with Voight in the process. As the robberies continue to be executed around the city, Lindsay is forced to make a decision in the heat of the moment, revealing a surprising suspect behind the mask. While working on the case at the district, Upton is shocked to come across Platt, who has a special connection to her past.

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Plastic
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7.85
508 votes

#9 - Plastic

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20 - Episode 11

A woman accuses a celebrity plastic surgeon and his girlfriend of rape.

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Made a Wrong Turn
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7.84
1657 votes

#10 - Made a Wrong Turn

Chicago P.D. - Season 4 - Episode 2

When a call comes in reporting a car being stripped, Burgess and Tay respond and discover a badly beaten young man and his fiancé missing. Fearing a public relations nightmare Voight and the team are on their best behavior as they search for answers and the missing woman. At the same time, Lindsay surprises Halsted with a big question. Commander Fogel berates Platt for going over his head to have Tay assigned to District 21.

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Reveille (2)
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7.84
413 votes

#11 - Reveille (2)

FBI: Most Wanted - Season 1 - Episode 9

Part 2 of a crossover with FBI. After taking down a terrorist, the FBI and their Fugitive Task Force partners turn their attention to the terrorist’s wife who escaped with one million dollars and is determined to follow through with her husband’s deadly plan. Also, LaCroix’s daughter, Tali, is taken away by ICE, but as Jess tracks her down, he realizes her detainment may be more than just random coincidence.

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Next Chapter
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7.83
1039 votes

#12 - Next Chapter

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 18 - Episode 7

The SVU team investigates a woman has been sexually assaulted by a masked man, but she believes the rapist is the same man who went to jail for stalking her. Meanwhile, Tucker contemplates retirement and a future with Benson.

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Forget It, Jake; It's Chinatown
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7.82
354 votes

#13 - Forget It, Jake; It's Chinatown

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 1 - Episode 8

As Wheatley goes to court to face the litany of charges against him, Richie makes moves to save himself and his family name. Morales and Washburn keep close tabs on their star witness. Bell and Stabler must cope with a sudden development in the case.

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Different Mistakes
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7.81
1378 votes

#14 - Different Mistakes

Chicago P.D. - Season 1 - Episode 8

Voight is assigned a new Internal Affairs handler, Stillwell who proves to be suspicious of Voight’s actions. During an investigation involving a gambling ring Voight is forced to work with his former partner from the Gang Unit, Shi. At the same time Halsted remains fixated on Lonnie Rodiger and enlists Jin’s help to gather more information. Meanwhile, Ruzek’s inflated ego leads Olinsky to take him down a peg and offer a great opportunity to Atwater.

Heart Matters
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7.81
1419 votes

#15 - Heart Matters

Chicago Med - Season 2 - Episode 10

Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Charles’ heart transplant patient gets into a car crash, revealing issues that could complicate her surgery. A past arrest causes trouble for Maggie when the arresting officer is brought to Chicago Med with a serious injury. Elsewhere, Dr. Manning and Dr. Halstead must defend their actions when explaining a patient’s cause of death. Meanwhile, Dr. Halstead attempts to treat an uncooperative horse jockey.

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What Puts You on That Ledge
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7.80
1121 votes

#16 - What Puts You on That Ledge

Chicago P.D. - Season 2 - Episode 16

Commander Fischer updates Voight on a missing officer that Narcotics had deep undercover with a robbery crew. Antonio connected with one of the crew members years ago, so he's asked to reestablish contact to help them find the officer. Meanwhile, Roman and Burgess are dealing with a squatter situation and they enlist Chicago Fire's Mouch to help.

Tycoon
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7.78
960 votes

#17 - Tycoon

Chicago Justice - Season 1 - Episode 13

In the season finale, a crane collapses at a construction site and kills the son-in-law of wealthy real estate developer, Frank Linden. Nagel and Antonio, with the help of CFD Chief Boden discover that the collapse wasn't actually an accident. The team digs into Linden, who has made many enemies, more dangerous friends, and is accustomed to using his money to get his way.

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Death Do Us Part
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7.77
722 votes

#18 - Death Do Us Part

Chicago Med - Season 4 - Episode 9

Will and Natalie prepare for their big day, but an unsuspecting Will soon finds himself sidetracked. Dr. Charles disagrees with Goodwin on how to best handle a patient’s treatment while Dr. Choi and April are on their own when a pregnant woman delivers. Dr. Rhodes finds himself operating on a patient that is of great importance to Det. Halstead.

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The Christmas Episode (2)
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7.73
320 votes

#19 - The Christmas Episode (2)

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 2 - Episode 9

When Eli goes missing, Stabler asks Benson and the task force to help him find his son; Wheatley considers his future.

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Withdrawal
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7.69
1304 votes

#20 - Withdrawal

Chicago Med - Season 1 - Episode 17

April and Dr. Halstead clash over how to treat an alcoholic homeless man with a broken leg. Also, Dr. Manning continues to grieve over her husband’s death; two elderly women with the same symptoms share a surprise link; Halstead mulls over a job offer in California.

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Chasing Demons
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7.69
625 votes

#21 - Chasing Demons

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 19 - Episode 14

A doctor arrested for sexually abusing his patients is set free after Cassidy’s testimony causes a mistrial.

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The Menendez Murders: Episode 6
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7.68
301 votes

#22 - The Menendez Murders: Episode 6

Law & Order True Crime - Season 1 - Episode 6

The jury hears from the brothers for the first time when they testify in court, recounting in detail the years of sexual abuse that led them to fear for their lives.

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Clarity
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7.68
1276 votes

#23 - Clarity

Chicago Med - Season 1 - Episode 10

A 9/11 hero is treated, but an unforeseen medical problem arises. Meanwhile, Sarah contemplates which hospital to select for her residency; Dr. Choi cares for an injured teen hockey player with a demanding father; and Halstead and Manning clash.

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New World Order
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7.67
346 votes

#24 - New World Order

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 2 - Episode 2

Stabler’s loyalty is put to the test at work and again at home when his mother unexpectedly shows up. Bell and Jet navigate the newly established joint task force.

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The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
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7.66
408 votes

#25 - The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 1 - Episode 4

While the Wheatleys celebrate an important birthday, Benson joins a Stabler family gathering. Bell investigates an accidental death. Jet gets some offsite experience.

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Best Laid Plans
star
7.66
949 votes

#26 - Best Laid Plans

Chicago Med - Season 3 - Episode 13

Dr. Halstead and Dr. Manning are at odds over the care of a vegetative man; Dr. Rhodes goes behind Dr. Bekker’s back to get his patient at the top of the transplant list; a woman in the waiting room falls asleep and won’t wake up.

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See Something
star
7.64
1305 votes

#27 - See Something

Chicago Justice - Season 1 - Episode 3

When a Muslim grad student is brutally murdered, Stone and the team arrest his friend, another Muslim student, who claims he committed murder to prevent a terrorist attack. The jury must decide whether he's a killer or a hero.

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Predators
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7.64
464 votes

#28 - Predators

FBI: Most Wanted - Season 1 - Episode 8

When a domineering man and his girlfriend embark on a terrifying multi-state killing spree, the team races to find a pattern behind the deranged couple's seemingly random acts of extreme violence. Also, Jess worries he's being left out of Tali's life when he finds out his daughter has already won an award at school.

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Most Wanted
star
7.63
1164 votes

#29 - Most Wanted

FBI - Season 1 - Episode 18

OA and Maggie team up with members of the FBI’s Fugitives Department to track down a person wanted for murder who is also on America’s top 10 most wanted list.

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iNO
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7.63
1349 votes

#30 - iNO

Chicago Med - Season 1 - Episode 2

Dr. Choi treats a teen mother who abandoned her newborn baby in an alley, as the staffers must make difficult decisions about the teen’s future. Also, a hypochondriac with chest pains is treated, as is a patient suffering from possible dementia.

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The Menendez Murders: Episode 5
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7.62
333 votes

#31 - The Menendez Murders: Episode 5

Law & Order True Crime - Season 1 - Episode 5

The trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez gets underway. Before the trial begins, Judge Weisberg grants a petition allowing the court proceedings to be broadcast on television.

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Assumptions
star
7.62
472 votes

#32 - Assumptions

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20 - Episode 23

The SVU searches for two suspects spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue. Benson is dismayed to find Rob Miller out on bail.

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As Iago is to Othello
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7.61
312 votes

#33 - As Iago is to Othello

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 2 - Episode 12

Stabler asks Bell to have his back when they're called in to defend their actions. Jet and Malachi work together to pin down Wheatley. Cho and Maldonado go undercover to watch Angela.

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The Drowned and the Saved
star
7.59
132 votes

#34 - The Drowned and the Saved

Law & Order - Season 19 - Episode 22

A prominent charity executive is murdered and claims of stalking and blackmail surface during the investigation.

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American Tragedy
star
7.58
397 votes

#35 - American Tragedy

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 15 - Episode 3

As a series of rapes on the Upper West Side puts the city on edge, a celebrity chef fears she is the next victim when someone follows her home; Detective Benson has a hard time overcoming her traumatic ordeal.

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Challenged
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7.54
155 votes

#36 - Challenged

Law & Order - Season 19 - Episode 2

A mentally challenged man is reunited with the mother who gave him away after his brother is killed.

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Doomsday
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7.52
1501 votes

#37 - Doomsday

FBI - Season 1 - Episode 5

Special Agents Maggie Bell and OA Zidan investigate the death of a safety inspector and its possible connection to a leak at a nuclear power plant.

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Rapture
star
7.49
137 votes

#38 - Rapture

Law & Order - Season 19 - Episode 14

The creator of a religious website is murdered and the trail leads to a corrupt charitable organization.

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What Happens in Puglia (2)
star
7.47
567 votes

#39 - What Happens in Puglia (2)

Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 1 - Episode 1

Elliot Stabler returns to the NYPD to take on the city's most powerful organized crime syndicates and rebuild his life in the wake of a devastating personal loss. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S22E09 Return of the Prodigal Son (1).

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Caesar
star
7.44
490 votes

#40 - Caesar

FBI: Most Wanted - Season 1 - Episode 4

Barnes goes on a dangerous undercover mission involving an ambitious gang leader who is plotting turf wars and massacres across the Bronx in a bid for more power.

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The Taxman Cometh
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7.42
221 votes

#41 - The Taxman Cometh

Law & Order - Season 20 - Episode 20

Detectives uncover a possible conspiracy to kill off wealthy cancer patients in the calendar year 2010 so that their inheritors don't have to pay an Estate Tax, but legal roadblocks make the case difficult to prosecute.

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Memo from the Dark Side
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7.42
285 votes

#42 - Memo from the Dark Side

Law & Order - Season 20 - Episode 1

The body of a young war veteran is found in a parking garage and the murder is connected to a law professor who used to work for the Department of Justice.

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Dopesick
star
7.33
676 votes

#43 - Dopesick

FBI: Most Wanted - Season 1 - Episode 1

Jess LeCroix and his elite team of FBI Fugitive Task Force agents track a doctor who's deeply involved in a world of organized crime, drugs and lies, and is on the run after a phone call records him delivering his wife's fatal shot.

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Innocence
star
7.14
200 votes

#44 - Innocence

Law & Order - Season 20 - Episode 16

A man is convicted of a hate crime for allegedly killing a gay man, but a group called the Innocence Coalition is determined to clear his name.

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