The BEST episodes directed by Kelly Makin
#1 - Who Mailed Our Mayor?
The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town - Season 1 - Episode 2
Following the murder of Mayor Larry Bowman, Dusty, the coroner who was a very very close personal friend, and the police investigate. In the police's mind, everyone, including themselves, are suspects. They question among others the Mayor's wife Marilyn Bowman, who reacts in her usual manner. Being breaking news, the local news team arrive on the scene, however without their regular camera person Shaye, and their regular on-air reporter Corrinda Gablechuck, both of who are indisposed. Filling in for Corrinda is Heather Weather, the on-air weather girl. This situation brings to the forefront Heather's professional intentions and her professional limitations. Approaching the funeral, Marnie tries to talk Ricky into attending, although Ricky doesn't think the Mayor would have wanted him there because of their past history. Eventually, the police think they've found the murderer with blood on his hands. But Death has another Shuckton resident as his next target.
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#2 - Deportation
Earth: Final Conflict - Season 5 - Episode 16
Renee has a change of heart and sympathy for her unwilling enemy as she becomes aware of the inhumane treatment the atavus hybrids must endure in government run internment camps.
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#3 - Brood 14
ReGenesis - Season 4 - Episode 8
Bob finally tracks down Nina, but on a visit back to Roth's lab he makes a gruesome discovery that suggests the experiment on Nina is about to go terribly wrong; the team investigates unusual crow attacks that appear to be targeting military airports.
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#4 - Irritation and Separation
Queer as Folk (US) - Season 4 - Episode 12
Brian participates in the Liberty Ride; Hunter tells Callie about his status; Emmett is unsure about his affair with Drew; Mel and Lindsay contemplate a separation.
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Flashpoint - Season 5 - Episode 12
In part one of the series finale, Team One faces it’s most chilling adversary yet: a brilliant serial bomber who takes an entire city hostage. They are put to the ultimate test in this shocking conclusion, changing Team One forever.
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#6 - The Election
Queer as Folk (US) - Season 3 - Episode 14
Brian exposes Stockwell on the eve of the election; Debbie rallies the troops on election day; Ted hits rock bottom; Hunter's mom shows up demanding full custody.
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#7 - There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor
Queer as Folk (US) - Season 3 - Episode 5
Debbie and Vic rally support against Police Chief Stockwell's bid for mayor and his conservative platform. Despite that, Brian decides to work on his election campaign.
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#8 - Big City Smack Down
The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town - Season 1 - Episode 4
Marilyn Bowman begins her first day as Mayor, only to discover her husband was cheating on her with Heather Weather. The Prosecutor "Big City" arrives in town and proceeds to insult everyone he encounters.
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#9 - Slow Burn
Flashpoint - Season 4 - Episode 18
During the season four finale, Team One races to a hospital when Fire Captain Simon Griggs interrupts the attempted murder of a badly burned firefighter. When they corner the suspect, the team learns he’s behind a series of deadly fires in the neighbourhood. Meanwhile Fire Captain Simon Griggs is forced to make a horrific choice – one that pushes him to the edge of revenge and suicide. Parker, wrestling with his own decision about his future on Team One, must convince this broken man to live.
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#10 - Just a Little Help
Queer as Folk (US) - Season 4 - Episode 1
After spending all his money getting Stockwell defeated, Brian is at a crossroads about his future; Michael and Hunter return home to face the custody hearing.
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#11 - Day Game
Flashpoint - Season 4 - Episode 14
Team One races to Fletcher Stadium, where a knife-wielding robber has taken a hostage. When a security guard tries to be a hero, the situation turns bloody.
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#12 - Hearts and Minds
ReGenesis - Season 4 - Episode 7
A pharmaceutical company comes under fire when its newly-marketed immune suppressing drug triggers a high incidence of congestive heart failure; David attempts to find a replacement for Wes; Bob suffers a seizure that triggers romantic memories of a girl named Nina.
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#13 - Team Player
Flashpoint - Season 4 - Episode 16
Team One is called to a high-security psychiatric hospital where a violent patient has taken a guard hostage and injured a fellow patient.
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#14 - Forget Oblivion
Flashpoint - Season 5 - Episode 7
A young man with a brilliant memory is abducted and forced to remember the specifications for a new "smart gun" in a high tech research facility.
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#17 - Big Fucking Mouth
Queer as Folk (US) - Season 3 - Episode 9
Mel and Lindsay quarrel over her long work hours now that she is pregnant; Woody's is closed down for a minor violation; Ted sinks into a deep depression.
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#18 - A New Life
Flashpoint - Season 4 - Episode 12
Ed walks his friend Donna Sabine down the aisle. It should be the happiest day of her life, but the peaceful wedding is shattered by gunfire. Then Donna and Ed make a shocking discovery.
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#19 - Broken Peace
Flashpoint - Season 5 - Episode 1
Team One tears through the city in pursuit of James Mitchell, an armed and volatile man hunting for his ex-wife Michelle. James’s frantic daughter May fills the team in on the history of violence and abuse that she and her mother have escaped. As the team corners James on a hotel rooftop, a shocking turn forces Ed into taking a tragic shot he wasn’t prepared for.
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#20 - Deception
Rookie Blue - Season 4 - Episode 11
Andy finds out Marlo has been carrying out an unauthorized investigation into a pedophile; the drug sweep Traci is overseeing takes an unexpected turn when Sam leaves to help Marlo.
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#21 - Cause of Death
The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town - Season 1 - Episode 6
Corrinda is taken in for questioning concerning Heather's death, but is released after Shaye brings forth footage of Corrinda complaining about Heather during the time of the murder. Dusty's and Larry's corpse's relationship starts to become sexual. The trial gets off to a bad start when the Judge reveals he has to use a flute as a gavel and Crim almost gets charged with Heather's murder, despite being in jail at the time. Marilyn begins her plan to bring new money to Shuckton, but is met with little success. The trial continues as planned, with Dusty being called as the first witness. He reveals that he never finished the autopsy, and so the Judge orders Larry's corpse exhumed, which causes Dusty to run off in an attempt to cover his actions.
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#22 - Serious Shocking News
The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town - Season 1 - Episode 7
Dusty is caught with his pants down and Larry's corpse in his grave. Ricky awakens to find Marny missing and ventures out into the world. The trial begins closing arguements, with Big City showing how various objects could be the missing murder weapon, resulting in the Judge getting his gavel back, and wooing the crowd with promises of vengeance. Ricky finds Marny, who accidentally reveals herself to be Ricky's mom and that Larry, who was a US draft dodger, had pressured her into getting him aborted, but he had survived and was raised by Dr. Porterhouse until he was old enough to live at an orphanage.
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#23 - No Kind of Life
Flashpoint - Season 5 - Episode 2
The Team is called to an office building where Dr. Jason Alston has been taken at gunpoint. As the team clears the building, the gunman gets the drop on Sam, forcing him and Jason into a van and revealing a critically injured child. Sam helps Jason stabilize the child’s condition, and discovers a history between Jason and the gunman – just as armed men close in, gunning for Brendan and trapping Sam and Jason in the crossfire.
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#24 - The Stages of Grief
The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town - Season 1 - Episode 3
The police officially charge Crim with the murder of Mayor Bowman, despite his protests that he doesn't remember anything, while Coroner Dusty can't bring himself to do an autopsy on Mayor Bowman. Marilyn Bowman is appointed a grief counselor to help her deal with the mayor's death, to which she has been drinking heavily. The mayor's will is read, and it is revealed he has appointed his wife as interim mayor in the event of his death. Death is bored, having no souls to kill, and reflects on the reason he is stuck in Shuckton, where several years ago he spent the night partying & having drunken sex and missing a soul collection the next mourning, that of an aborted baby which instead survived. Bowman's wake is held, and when several townsfolks start a ruckus over how badly the Mayor actually treated them, Dusty has the lot clear out and proceeded to steal Bowman's corpse to keep at home. Death goes to Bowman's funeral, where it is revealed that Rampop can see Death's true form and communicate telepathically with him. Death apologizes to Rampop for Bowman's murder, to which Rampop replies that Bowman was a bad man and got what he deserved. Ricky begins his investigation into Bowman's murder, but is hampered by his fear of leaving his house. Upon looking through the funeral footage for suspects, Ricky notices Death for the first time, which cause Death to come to life on his screen and insult him, scaring Ricky and blowing out the TV.
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#25 - The Butterfly Is To Blame
The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town - Season 1 - Episode 5
Heather is released from jail due to lack of evidence. Corrinda goes to have an abortion, but learns that this pregnancy is her last egg, which causes her to reconsider. Dusty and Bowman's Corpse's relationship starts to become more intimate. Ricky has Marnie go to the trial with a spy camera on so he can watch, noticing that Marilyn is absent, who is at her office drinking, but an encounter with Death before the trial starts causes the camera to lose its signal. The trial starts with each side's opening statements, Big City's being all excitement and no substance, while Murray is late and completely unprepared, so Crim fires him and decides to represent himself, only to announce that he remembers a drug induced "vision" where his spirit bear told him to kill the mayor. Murray manages to get this statement stricken from the record, and Crim re-hires him and makes them blood brothers. Heather tries to make herself Corrinda's permanent replacement when she goes on maternity leave. Later, Heather is killed in the courtroom, with Death and Rampop being the only witnesses.
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#26 - Werewolves
Murdoch Mysteries - Season 2 - Episode 12
A savage murder, seemingly at the jaws of a wild beast, leads Murdoch into the mysterious worls of North American shamaism and lycanthropy. While searching for a reational explanation, Murdoch is forced to choose between Enid and Dr. Ogden.
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#27 - For Better, for Worse
Rookie Blue - Season 4 - Episode 8
A robbery on a casino-bound bus filled with seniors threatens Frank and Noelle's wedding; Traci loses Noelle; Andy and Nick share an intimate moment.
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#28 - Personal Effects (2)
Flashpoint - Season 4 - Episode 1
The team members hunt for the gunman who shot Ed and learn that the shooter is linked to a drug lord. Meanwhile, Ed undergoes surgery; and his wife experiences complications while delivering their baby.
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#29 - Run, Jaime, Run
Flashpoint - Season 4 - Episode 3
When Team One goes up against a notorious serial robber who streams his robberies on the live Internet, they discover there is more to this man’s mission than first appears.
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#31 - The Lilies
Eyewitness (2016) - Season 1 - Episode 5
Ryan interferes with an autopsy to stop Helen from getting closer to the truth. Philip deals with a surprise visit from his mom. Lukas struggles with anxiety about the murders.
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#32 - Compromising Positions
The Border - Season 1 - Episode 5
Kessler bows to pressure from ex-lover and Cabinet Minister Suzanne Fleischer to arrange the release of three illegal Russian strippers. The story is leaked to the press, and the Squad is exposed to ridicule. When the strippers' Russian boss turns up with a bullet in his head, Kessler unearths a conspiracy that mingles sex, blackmail, and political intrigue at the highest level.
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#33 - Of Mice and Wolfmen
Being Human (US) - Season 3 - Episode 9
Aidan remembers his wife as he gets sicker. Sally struggles with a hunger she hasn't felt before. Josh and Nora meet an older wolf as Josh deals with his changing circumstances.
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#34 - Anything You Can Do...
Murdoch Mysteries - Season 2 - Episode 13
While investigating a murder, Murdoch find himself teamed with a North West Mounted Policeman whose methods and mannerisms are strikingly similar to this own -- perhaps too similar? Murdoch hope to rekindle his relationship with Dr. Ogden -- but is it too late?
#35 - Gross Deceptions
The Border - Season 1 - Episode 4
A dangerous Belgian arms dealer arranges the theft of anti-tank weapons from a Canadian military base – and they seem to be headed stateside. As they track the weapons, Kessler and LaGarda must contend with disgruntled ex-Airborne soldiers, a criminal mastermind who's three steps ahead of them, and the young truck driver caught in the middle.
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#36 - Old Times
The Glades - Season 3 - Episode 6
The murder of a woman who contacted the Innocence Project to exonerate a death row inmate now forces Jim to team up with the detective who investigated the original case: Jim's former partner when the Florida State Attorney General's office calls her to testify against the IRS agent who handled her audit and tried to extort her for sex a few years back. Reluctant to take time off to help the State Attorney, Callie is surprised when Miranda is not only supportive of her request, but also learns that Miranda has been the victim of sexual harassment herself, and the two women bond through their shared experience.
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#37 - Paris
Vikings - Season 3 - Episode 7
The appearance of the Viking fleet causes panic among the population of Paris. The Emperor Charles, urged by his daughter Gisla, announces in Court he will remain in the city. The defense of Paris is in the hands of its Commander, Count Odo, who hopes that a heroic victory against the Vikings will gain him Gisla’s hand in marriage. The Vikings establish camp downriver from the city and plan their attack.
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#38 - The Yellow Couch
Eyewitness (2016) - Season 1 - Episode 6
Helen is pulled away from her search for the murder weapon by Kamilah, who needs her help in finding a missing Sita. Lukas nears his dream sponsorship, but securing it may require an act of betrayal.
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#39 - Your Body Is a Condemned Wonderland
Being Human (US) - Season 3 - Episode 8
Josh and Nora's newfound bliss is short lived when Liam returns with an agenda for Aidan. Sally tries to figure out what's wrong with her body and Nick hides a gruesome secret.
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#40 - The Connection
Mary Kills People - Season 2 - Episode 2
When Olivia attempts to blackmail Mary, she is drawn deeper into a deadly game of cat and mouse that has a surprising connection to Ben.
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#41 - Chrysalis
Nurses (2020) - Season 1 - Episode 4
Grace mediates between a patient's partner and son while adjusting to the unwanted arrival of the new hospital CEO.
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#42 - The Means
Mary Kills People - Season 2 - Episode 1
Des is happy to reteam with Mary following his stint in prison - but when a routine case leads to a devastating outcome, Mary questions whether she was better off fighting the good fight without him in control and unchallenged.
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#43 - From Out the Gloomy Rack
Burden of Truth - Season 4 - Episode 3
Joanna becomes the target of a mysterious criminal investigation. Luna rushes back to Millwood to aid her sister. Beckbie helps Kip deal with a personal problem. Taylor makes a shocking discovery as she continues her investigation.
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#44 - Now You See Her
Private Eyes - Season 2 - Episode 5
Shade and Angie are hired to find a missing woman who died three years ago.
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#45 - Disappearing Act
Private Eyes - Season 1 - Episode 9
Shade and Angie track a magician who escaped police custody; Shade receives a tantalizing offer.
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#48 - Adultescence
Being Erica - Season 1 - Episode 5
Tired of being treated like a child, Erica confronts the source of her reputation by returning to her Bat-Mitzvah - only this time she will prove herself as a woman.
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#49 - Defense
Saving Hope - Season 2 - Episode 4
The doctors at Hope Zion Hospital are forced to deal with people from their past as Alex, Charlie and Joel take on the daunting task of operating on a malpractice lawyer known for suing every doctor in his path. Meanwhile, Zach is tested when the last person he wants to treat comes into his E.R. and a Season 1 patient returns with some difficult insight for Charlie and Alex.
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#50 - Desperate Measures
Burden of Truth - Season 3 - Episode 4
Kodie snatches her kids and goes on the run. With Millwood Police looking for her and with the imminent threat of a province-wide Amber Alert, Joanna must track Kodie down to have any chance at saving her custody case.
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