The BEST episodes directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper
#1 - Mr. Greer
Sorry For Your Loss - Season 2 - Episode 4
Leigh and Danny have radically different experiences when they return to Matt's school for a memorial event honoring Matt.
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#2 - What to My Wondering Eyes
Parenthood (2010) - Season 4 - Episode 11
Kristina and Adam are faced with a health scare; Jasmine and Crosby celebrate their first Christmas as a family; Sarah feels torn between Mark and Hank; Ryan and Amber have relationship problems.
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#3 - Ptolemy
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey - Season 1 - Episode 6
Ptolemy must settle all scores and make peace with his past—before he loses his memories once and for all.
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#4 - Remembrance
Star Trek: Picard - Season 1 - Episode 1
At the end of the 24th Century, and 14 years after his retirement from Starfleet, Jean-Luc Picard is living a quiet life on his vineyard, Chateau Picard. When he is sought out by a mysterious young woman, Dahj, in need of his help, he soon realizes she may have personal connections to his own past.
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#5 - I Know Who You Are
The Flash (2014) - Season 3 - Episode 20
Barry and the team meet Tracy Brand, a scientist, who may be the key to stopping Savitar. Unfortunately, Killer Frost is also after Tracy so Team Flash must battle their old friend, which proves to be particularly difficult for Cisco. Joe and Cecile’s relationship takes a big turn.
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#7 - Vaulting Ambition
Star Trek: Discovery - Season 1 - Episode 12
Burnham heads to the ISS Charon with a special “gift” for the Emperor. With the help of an unexpected source, Stamets gains clarity while trapped inside the mycelial network. Saru asks for L’Rell’s help.
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#8 - It's War
How to Get Away with Murder - Season 3 - Episode 13
After being robbed of her power, Annalise makes it her mission to take down DA Denver and ADA Atwood. Meanwhile, Asher, Connor, Michaela, Laurel and Oliver continue to wrestle with the weight of Wes’ unsolved murder, and Nate makes a shocking discovery.
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#9 - Into the Wild
90210 - Season 5 - Episode 4
Naomi plans a romantic getaway with Max, intending to disclose that Alec kissed her, but when Max persuades Naomi to perform a trust-building exercise, she freaks out when she’s unable to complete it. Silver discovers that nude pictures from her photo shoot have been posted on the internet, and receives help removing them from Annie’s new prospect, Collin. Liam enrolls in Lindsey's business law class, but she assumes he’s not serious about his education. Liam’s new costar, Kendall, is harassing him to begin a relationship with her for publicity, so Liam attempts to escape by going camping with Navid and Dixon. When Liam goes missing in the woods, Kendall seizes the opportunity to alert the media to find him. Meanwhile, Dixon encourages Adrianna to hire Taylor to create her new music video concept. After Taylor dares Adrianna to show him how sexy she can be, she realizes that she has feeling for him.
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#10 - In from the Cold
Counterpart - Season 2 - Episode 8
Howard Prime and Emily work together to figure out Indigo's plans. Clare and Quayle consider their future. Howard must face the truth about his wife.
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#11 - The Red Angel
Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2 - Episode 10
Burnham is stunned when she learns her ties to Section 31 run deeper than she ever fathomed. Armed with the identity of the Red Angel, the U.S.S. Discovery goes to work on its most critical mission to date.
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#12 - A Spirit Here That Won't Be Broken
The Originals - Season 4 - Episode 11
When it's discovered that The Hollow is using a magical totem to fuel her power, Freya enlists Rebekah and Klaus' help to locate and destroy it.
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#13 - Cupid Kills
Empire (2015) - Season 3 - Episode 4
Things heat up between Cookie and Angelo, so Lucious finally recognizes Angelo as a formidable rival and prepares to take him on. Meanwhile, Jamal is finally able to face Freda Gatz, a big first step on his journey to recovery. Also, Anika goes back to work at Empire and instantly causes turmoil, while Hakeem starts falling for Nessa, even though she might be into a different Lyon.
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#14 - From the Ashes
NCIS: Origins - Season 1 - Episode 15
The team investigates the brutal murder of a military sergeant found burned in her car, a case Franks suspects could have a connection to the assault of his estranged wife.
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#15 - King Shark
The Flash (2014) - Season 2 - Episode 15
When King Shark escapes from an A.R.G.U.S. holding tank, Lila and Diggle travel to Central City to warn The Flash. King Shark shows up at the West house and attacks Joe, Iris, Wally and Barry.
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#16 - All's Not Lost
NCIS: Origins - Season 1 - Episode 4
Still grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, Gibbs helps the team work a case involving a missing girl. Meanwhile, Franks finds himself at odds with a team member, Lala's personal life meets work, and the moment that irrevocably changed Gibbs' life is revealed.
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#17 - I Was That, Too
Matlock (2024) - Season 1 - Episode 17
As Matty's tangled web of lies starts to unravel, Olympia takes on the case of a pregnant woman seeking a divorce from her husband—whose family happens to be a client of the firm.
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#19 - Alone with Everybody
The Originals - Season 3 - Episode 16
Dangerous foes descend upon New Orleans in an attempt to take down Klaus once and for all when rumors spread about the remaining white oak bullet. As the threats grow, Elijah urges his siblings to lay low at the compound while Marcel, Vincent and Josh chase down a lead involving a mysterious vampire named Sofya. Meanwhile, Kol is forced to face his brother Finn, the person responsible for his death; and Klaus and Hayley seek shelter with her former pack and stumble upon some unsettling news.
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#20 - The End is the Beginning
Star Trek: Picard - Season 1 - Episode 3
Completely unaware of her special nature, Soji continues her work and captures the attention of the Borg cube research project’s executive director. After rehashing past events with a reluctant Raffi, Picard seeks others willing to join his search for Bruce Maddox, including pilot and former Starfleet officer Cristóbal Rios.
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#22 - Crews
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 1 - Episode 15
The job becomes personal for Hondo when his criminal informant friend is killed while seeking information about a robbery crew that a joint SWAT and FBI task force is trying to capture. Also, when the FBI task force leader acts erratically, Jessica worries the woman’s behavior will endanger the team in the field.
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#23 - Animus
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 3 - Episode 14
The team searches for a link between the seemingly unconnected victims of a lone gunman targeting women. Luca assists with a homicide investigation in his neighborhood. Lynch pushes Chris to do a news interview. Hondo reaches a juncture in his relationship with Nichelle.
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#24 - The Edge of Winter
Criminal Minds - Season 9 - Episode 19
Unusual stabbings in Upstate New York are investigated. Just as the probe wraps up, Morgan visits one of the crime's survivors and realizes that all of the questions in the case aren't yet answered.
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#25 - Lose Yourself
The Flash (2014) - Season 4 - Episode 18
When Barry and Team Flash find a way to enter The Thinker’s lair, Ralph considers crossing a dangerous line to defeat DeVoe. Meanwhile, Joe is concerned by Harry’s recent behavior.
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#26 - Sensia
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey - Season 1 - Episode 3
Ptolemy begins treatment to restore his memories, drifting in and out of fever dreams about his life as Robyn keeps vigil at his side.
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#27 - Maps and Legends
Star Trek: Picard - Season 1 - Episode 2
Picard begins investigating the mystery of Dahj as well as what her very existence means to the Federation. Without Starfleet’s support, Picard is left leaning on others for help, including Dr. Agnes Jurati and an estranged former colleague, Raffi Musiker. Meanwhile, hidden enemies are also interested in where Picard’s search for the truth about Dahj will lead.
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#28 - In the Palaces of Crowned Kings
Paradise (2025) - Season 1 - Episode 5
Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Meanwhile Cal’s family history and his last days are examined.
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#29 - No Strings Attached
Counterpart - Season 2 - Episode 7
The fallout of the lockdown casts suspicions around the OI. Howard and Emily Prime find clues about the history of Management. Clare questions her allegiances.
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#30 - A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror
Gotham - Season 4 - Episode 12
Gordon is called to the scene after The Toy Maker is hired to assassinate one of Gotham's doctors. Lee Thompkins begins to try to rebuild the Narrows, with Nygma as her partner. Meanwhile, Alfred's new life in the Narrows becomes complicated and Ivy reveals her new persona to Selina.
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#31 - Na Kama Hele
Hawaii Five-0 (2010) - Season 6 - Episode 7
(Day Trippers) McGarrett’s first date with Lynn on a deserted island turns deadly when a mob boss hiding there hunts them down in order to keep his location a secret. Also, Chin, Kono and Grover must race against the game clock to locate the father of a high school football star who will be murdered by a local gambler if his son doesn’t throw the big game.
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#32 - You Asked for Miracles
Paradise (2025) - Season 1 - Episode 6
Xavier and Robinson set their plans in motion while Sinatra works to preserve the status quo in Paradise.
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#33 - Rock Creek Park
Criminal Minds - Season 10 - Episode 18
When the wife of an up-and-coming congressman disappears, the BAU investigates his political enemies as possible suspects.
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#34 - Monsoon
NCIS: Origins - Season 1 - Episode 13
The team investigates the murder of a veteran who fell on hard times after serving in Vietnam. In turn, the discovery leads Franks to reflect on his own struggles following the war. Meanwhile, Gibbs considers a new path forward.
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#36 - AQUILINE
Quantico - Season 2 - Episode 6
At the Farm, the trainees learn their next task is to decide on a drone strike, which triggers Alex’s memories of Simon’s sacrifice. Meanwhile, Shelby and Leon’s relationship reaches the next level, and Nimah advises Alex and Ryan not to trust Harry. In the future, Alex questions if she can trust Lydia, leading to combat between the two.
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#37 - Escape
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 7 - Episode 6
After a prison transport van overturns, Hondo and the team hunt down three female fugitives, including a serial killer on the verge of a rampage. Also, with Annie’s return to work, Deacon struggles to maintain a work life balance, and Luca does his best to teach Kelly to drive.
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#39 - LKA
The Crossing - Season 1 - Episode 6
Jude is forced to confront his past when he travels back to Oakland to seek assistance from a former colleague. Meanwhile, Caleb reaches out to Marshall after noticing heightened security around the camp; and Sophie experiences an unexpected setback with her plan to help Reece reunite with her daughter.
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#40 - The Last Heartbreak
Lucifer - Season 3 - Episode 18
As Chloe and Lucifer go on the hunt for a serial killer targeting couples in love, Pierce realizes the case is connected to a murder he previously solved...in 1958. Then, Lucifer becomes upset when Pierce has a change of heart about an important decision.
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#45 - The Long Morrow
The Crossing - Season 1 - Episode 8
A grisly discovery in camp leads to the arrest of an unlikely suspect, and a risky move by Jude may be the only way to expose the truth. Meanwhile, Reece finds herself captive, and Rebecca falls under the sway of Naomi in a way that could change everything.
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#46 - Murciélago/Zotz
Mayans M.C. - Season 1 - Episode 4
A new threat in Santo Padre presents the Mayans new obstacles and opportunities.
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#47 - Breath Play
Criminal Minds - Season 10 - Episode 17
The BAU is called to Wisconsin in search of a serial killer, and the team looks for a connection among the victims for clues to the UnSub. Also, Kate has trouble dealing with her niece, Meg, when she begins acting out.
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#48 - Forget Me Not
Star Trek: Discovery - Season 3 - Episode 4
Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld in hopes of unlocking the secrets trapped within Adira's mind. Back on the U.S.S. Discovery, Saru's efforts to help the crew reconnect with one another take a surprising turn.
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#49 - The End is Near
Big Sky (2020) - Season 1 - Episode 8
Cassie and Jenny grow more suspicious of the circumstances with every visit to the hospital, while Ronald finds himself in a precarious situation thanks to a nosy paperboy. With his back against the wall, Ronald will have to address his inner demons and decide just how far is too far.
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#50 - Love Hurts
Stalker - Season 1 - Episode 19
Beth must make a tough decision about her future with the LAPD, while the TAU team investigates a suspect who could be linked to a string of recent murders. Also, Vicky’s ex-husband, Will, surprises her at work, prompting her to reveal to Beth the real reason she returned to Los Angeles.
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