The BEST episodes directed by Jim Mckay
#2 - Chaos Is Come Again
Shades of Blue - Season 2 - Episode 9
Harlee makes the chilling discovery that someone is texting Cristina as her dead ex, "Miguel." The case of a missing kid leads Wozniak to uncover a local dealer who uses underage mules and reminds Loman of what their unit is all about. The crew gets caught in a brutal ambush.
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#3 - Dedicado a Max
Better Call Saul - Season 5 - Episode 5
Mike takes an impromptu trip out of town. As she and Jimmy grow closer over their campaign to help a client, Kim makes a surprising call.
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#4 - Coushatta
Better Call Saul - Season 4 - Episode 8
Jimmy goes to great lengths to right a wrong, as Kim pulls out all the stops for a case; Mike lets his team blow off steam; Nacho receives a visitor.
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#5 - April: Week Seven
In Treatment - Season 2 - Episode 32
Paul is told some news by April which prompts him to ask her about her anger issues.
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#6 - Deadly Ambitions
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 14 - Episode 15
The SVU squad tries to keep Detective Rollins' sister safe from her abusive boyfriend when she turns up beaten and pregnant; when Rollins is forced to take drastic action, an internal affairs investigation begins.
#7 - Unpaid Debts
Shades of Blue - Season 2 - Episode 8
Wozniak goes after Bianchi for breaking their agreement. Harlee seizes the opportunity to unite the team around an illegal mission to repay Tufo's brother's debt to a local drug dealer. Stahl heightens the stakes making good on his threat to go after the crew. Wozniak faces the impossible decision to pick between his team and Ayres just as his son, Nate, makes an effort to reunite.
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#8 - Maltese Cross
Law & Order: Criminal Intent - Season 6 - Episode 4
Logan and Wheeler investigate when fireman Ian Duffy is stabbed twenty-two times before driving himself to the fire station and collapsing. When the investigation leads to questions concerning Duffy's sexual preference, Logan and Wheeler end up in the middle of a brawl with the other firemen that leads to an official investigation and a secret involving Duffy's wife, his friend Brendan Keele, and a crime that someone else confessed to years earlier.
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#9 - Day 415
The Good Fight - Season 2 - Episode 2
Tensions remain high when the firm learns another Chicago lawyer has been murdered by a client. Liz positions herself as a potential ally for Diane. Maia's trial takes an unwelcome turn.
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#10 - Plato's Cave
Rectify - Season 1 - Episode 4
Janet's day in town with Daniel turns into a media circus; Sheriff Daggett questions Trey Willis about a missing witness.
#11 - Social Media and Its Discontents
The Good Fight - Season 1 - Episode 6
After landing tech mogul Neil Gross as a new client, the firm is tasked with figuring out a way to combat hate speech on his social media platform. Maia’s suspicions about her father grow after Uncle Jax pays an unwelcome visit. Lucca and Colin’s romance heats up.
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#12 - Personal Fouls
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 13 - Episode 2
An ex-basketball player accuses his old coach of sexually abusing him as a child. Det. Nick Amaro transfers to the squad and helps with the case, which involves interviewing former players, one of whom is now famous. Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh have cameos
#13 - Cancer Man
Breaking Bad - Season 1 - Episode 4
Walter finally tells his family that he has cancer. Meanwhile, the DEA believes Albuquerque has a new, big time player to worry about. Jesse makes a surprise visit to his parents home.
#14 - April: Week Four
In Treatment - Season 2 - Episode 17
April's health continues to be a concern for Paul, as she seems more concerned about her autistic brother's condition than her own.
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#15 - The Boxer
For the People (2018) - Season 2 - Episode 7
Sandra is tasked with negotiating a plea agreement for a homeless man accused of trespassing a national wildlife refuge. However, she later suspects that he might have been involved in a more serious offense and enlists Ted to help her investigate. Meanwhile, Roger and Jill’s relationship is tested when the prosecution is forced to subpoena Sandra after learning she may have further knowledge of the crime. Elsewhere, Seth starts spiraling out of control after accidentally stealing evidence in a drug case.
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#16 - Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps
BrainDead - Season 1 - Episode 3
When a bizarre and deadly incident takes place on live television, Agent Onofrio's investigation into it causes Laurel, Gustav and Rochelle to dig deeper into the bug mystery. Luke attempts to cover up his affair with his Chief of Staff, Scarlett, before his opponent for the minority whip position, Senator Ella Poundstone, can make it public.
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#18 - Day 436
The Good Fight - Season 2 - Episode 5
Adrian and Diane serve as outside counsel for a broadcast network planning to air a controversial segment that would delrail the career of a beloved male movie star. Maia and Lucca have vastly different experiences while on separate ride-alongs with the Chicago Police Department.
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#20 - Louder Than Words
Boss (2011) - Season 2 - Episode 1
Tom Kane cements his mayoral legacy with a lavish ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of the new modernized O'Hare terminals. Now Kane looks to the future, setting his sights on reviving a subsidized housing project. While his political future seems bright, Kane continues to battle for control over his disease.
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#21 - Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown - A Critique
BrainDead - Season 1 - Episode 2
Laurel continues to investigate the death of esteemed Dr. Daudier, while bugs infect more citizens of Washington, D.C. Rochelle Daudier, the deceased doctor’s daughter and Gustav Triplette, an eccentric genius, both encounter the bugs separately and begin to question exactly what is happening.
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#22 - The Fifty
Tulsa King - Season 3 - Episode 2
Dwight faces threats from Jeremiah Dunmire and the Dixie Mafia while trying to secure distribution for a hidden stash of fifty-year-old bourbon.
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#23 - The One where a Nazi Gets Punched
The Good Fight - Season 3 - Episode 5
Blum weasels his way to a co-counsel seat on Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart's largest case against genetics testing company Second Helix. While volunteering as democratic poll watchers in the suburbs of Chicago, Lucca and Jay come face to face with an alt-right group aiming to intimidate voters. Meanwhile, Maia attempts to move on while the partners grapple with a divided firm following revelations of pay disparity.
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#24 - Jesse: Week Seven
In Treatment - Season 3 - Episode 27
Paul tries to get Jesse to open up about a recent transgression and his relationship with his father Roberto.
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#25 - WhatsHerName
Black Bird - Season 1 - Episode 4
In the aftermath of a prison riot, Jimmy and Larry find themselves with time to learn more about each other.
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#26 - Blood and Bourbon
Tulsa King - Season 3 - Episode 1
Dwight deals with threats from law enforcement and rival gangs while trying to secure a distillery deal.
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#27 - Tis the Season
Bosch - Season 1 - Episode 1
Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels, Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect. A cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring recruit Julia Brasher (Annie Wersching) catches his eye, and departmental politics heat up, Bosch will pursue justice at all costs.
#28 - Self Condemned
The Good Fight - Season 1 - Episode 9
Diane and Adrian find themselves involved in another police brutality case, this time representing a surprising but familiar face, Colin Sweeney. Lucca represents Maia for her interview with the federal investigator seeking information on the Rindell scandal.
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#29 - Reagan V. Reagan
Blue Bloods - Season 2 - Episode 17
As Erin prosecutes a woman accused of killing her husband, the defendant’s attorney is murdered and Danny is assigned to the investigation. When Danny is put on the stand to be questioned, things get heated between the brother and sister.
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#30 - Friending Emily
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 14 - Episode 6
The investigation into a girl's disappearance leads to a high-tech kidnapper who uses the Internet to cover his tracks; Rollins reconnects with her sister.
#31 - Nemesis
Law & Order: Organized Crime - Season 2 - Episode 10
When a notorious cybercriminal escapes a high-security prison, Stabler must team up with an unlikely informant. Kilbride takes Nova under his wing.
#32 - Excalibur
Law & Order - Season 18 - Episode 18
A jeweler's murder may have ties to a prostitution ring, and once the case goes to trial, D.A. McCoy's job is on the line as favors are called in.
#33 - Quit Claim
Law & Order - Season 18 - Episode 7
A hit-and-run investigation leads back to a title company, and Green and Lupo must go undercover to crack the case.
#34 - Immortal
Law & Order - Season 20 - Episode 21
A fatal stabbing leads to the discovery that a bio-research firm has been exploiting the cells of an African American man who died 50 years ago for medical research, but has never compensated his dirt-poor descendants.
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#35 - Adele: Week Three
In Treatment - Season 3 - Episode 12
Paul complains of headaches the morning after taking Max to a concert to see Animal Collective, and is despondent while revealing what his son found on his computer.
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#36 - Slip
Boss (2011) - Season 1 - Episode 4
Kane finds himself starting to lose control, both politically and personally, as his supporters begin to question their confidence in him. Zajac ventures into uncharted territory while campaigning as Miller continues to dig for answers.
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#37 - Reflex
Boss (2011) - Season 1 - Episode 2
With a new, powerful entry in the race, Kane and his people flex their political muscles to maintain their hold. Meanwhile, a worried Meredith suspects her husband is keeping something from her.
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#38 - Chattel
Law & Order - Season 19 - Episode 8
While investigating the murder of two divorce lawyers, detectives Lupo and Bernard uncover a child slave trade ring.
#39 - Bad Actors
Instinct (2018) - Season 1 - Episode 9
Dylan and Lizzie work to uncover who would want to murder an acting troupe of costumed characters when two members are killed using highly sophisticated poisons. Also, Andy encourages Dylan to accept an invitation to a BBQ being thrown by Det. Fucci when he becomes concerned that Dylan isn’t fitting in with his new colleagues
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#40 - Sync
Zero Hour (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 7
Laila reaches out to Hank to share her side of the story and hopes he will forgive her. Still not totally trusting his wife, Hank teams with Laila to achieve a major breakthrough in their search for the True Cross. The Shepherds also know Hank is too valuable an asset and that they must enlist his help to get to the True Cross before the Pyrates do. Meanwhile, White Vincent, still under the employment of "Mother," discovers a clue of his own that also brings him even closer to the end.
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#41 - Manhood
Smoke (2025) - Season 1 - Episode 6
Esposito and Calderone urge Harvey to take action. A fully rogue Freddy reaches out to an ally.
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#42 - Mercy
Smoke (2025) - Season 1 - Episode 8
Gudsen flips the script. Harvey grapples with regret. Calderone is forced to confront her past.
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#43 - Jesse: Week Six
In Treatment - Season 3 - Episode 23
Jesse shrugs off Paul's optimism that his parents won't abandon him when he needs them most.
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#44 - Dignity
Law & Order - Season 20 - Episode 5
A doctor who performs late-term abortions is murdered in church. The case falls apart when Rubirosa is touched by an abortion nurse's testimony.
#45 - Four Cops Shot
Law & Order - Season 20 - Episode 17
The debate rages over how to treat an informant who shot and killed four police officers. However, did one of the officers try to put undue pressure on him to help catch a dangerous criminal?
#46 - Home Invasions
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 13 - Episode 14
A gunman storms a family's home, killing the parents and leaving their teenage daughter in critical condition. When a hate crime investigation turns into a dead end, Benson and the SVU detectives struggle to find a motive for such violence. The clues lead to a surprising revelation about Detective Rollins, which threatens her future in the Special Victims Unit.
#47 - Take-Out
Law & Order - Season 19 - Episode 16
The search for a writer's killer leads detectives to a closed espionage case.
#48 - Jesse: Week Four
In Treatment - Season 3 - Episode 15
Paul helps Jesse see a new path to meeting his birth parents.
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#49 - Frances: Week Two
In Treatment - Season 3 - Episode 6
Frances struggles to remember what distracts her during rehearsals, and she gets defensive when Paul mentions in passing that he spoke to her sister about her illness. Meanwhile, Paul sees a neurologist to be tested for Parkinson's.
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#50 - Size Matters
Smoke (2025) - Season 1 - Episode 5
While Gudsen heads out of town for a conference, Calderone tries to track down his old partner. Freddy seeks revenge.
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