The BEST episodes directed by Leslie Libman
#1 - Thanksgiving
Bull (2016) - Season 2 - Episode 9
As Thanksgiving approaches, Bull releases his team to enjoy the holiday with their families, only to find himself working a case solo when he agrees to help a boxer who is being tried for murder. Also, Chunk makes a major personal decision at his family’s Thanksgiving dinner, while Marissa’s dinner with Kyle is abruptly cancelled when he is mugged.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#2 - Partners and Other Strangers (1)
Homicide: Life on the Street - Season 5 - Episode 21
Bayliss has disappeared again as Pembleton and Brodie make their way to the scene of a shotgun suicide. The victim appears to be Beau Felton. Gee's letter, including information gained in the "Burundi" case, begins to make an impact at the highest levels of the department. Frank returns to the department with the news about his case. Lewis goes off, wondering who is going to be next. Det. Falsone comes to the squad with news about why he thinks Beau Felton killed himself. Lewis and Stivers discuss the Mahoney shooting. Cox finds something interesting about the Felton case; she digs in deeper and the results change the case to a murder. Bayliss turns up the next day and disappears again to his Uncle George's place. Pembleton and Howard try to work with Falsone to find Beau's killer. Gee finds out that Beau had been working undercover for the past six months on the Cantwell auto-theft ring. Megan Russert returns from France.
Watch Now:Amazon
#3 - Family
Sleeper Cell - Season 1 - Episode 6
Darwyn tries to get close to chemical plant worker in the hopes of trying to acquire some of the company's product for the cell. Also, Tommy's estranged mother visits.
Watch Now:Amazon
#4 - Closet Cases
Homicide: Life on the Street - Season 6 - Episode 9
The semi-nude body of a man is found in a dumpster outside of a restaurant. Bayliss returns Cox a pair of her earrings that she'd left at his place the night before. Disturbed by him doing that in public and while at a crime scene, she suggests they take some time off, instead they decide to break it off. The owners of the restaurant thinks that this murder might be tied to another murder (one that Munch is working). Lewis confronts Kellerman about the Mahoney videotape and the need to let Stivers know that she is also "in the soup." Lewis tells Stivers about the videotape, so she demands a meeting with Kellerman. Falsone confronts his ex-wife about getting to see his son more often; however, they argue and he plans to pursue getting joint custody. Kellerman decides that he will try to force Georgia Rae's hand, since he doesn't plan on doing anything corrupt for her anyway. Kellerman tells Georgia Rae that she can do whatever she wants with the videotape, he doesn't care. Bayliss decid
#5 - All the Proof
Chicago Fire - Season 7 - Episode 6
Halloween is in full effect for Foster and Brett, who are summoned to a home where a prank has quickly turned serious. Gorsch continues his reign of terror on Firehouse 51.
#6 - Aguna Matatala
In Plain Sight - Season 2 - Episode 5
An Orthodox Jew enters Witness Protection, but his wife refuses to join him. The situation is made more complicated by the fact he is being pursued by a man motivated by a higher authority.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
#7 - Snatch Back
Without a Trace - Season 1 - Episode 7
prominents assistant district attorney whose child vanishes from a park filled with suspects and twists.The 2-year-old daughter of an old friend of Jack's, ADA Angela Buckman , disappears while being cared for . Usually the team sets up a timeline and tracks the victim's whereabouts as evidence comes in, filling in pieces of the mystery as they go. But here, Jack and his agents have no clue what happened to the child beyond her swift disappearance.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#8 - The Map of Moments
The Originals - Season 2 - Episode 9
Rebekah persuades Klaus and Elijah to take part in a family tradition from their childhood.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
#9 - Après Moi, Le Déluge
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 11
Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.
Watch Now:Amazon
#10 - Just an Old Fashioned Love Song
Homicide: Life on the Street - Season 7 - Episode 3
MGee (Mike Giardello) and Ballard investigate a double shooting at the home of a prominent sports doctor and his wife, a dermatologist. The doctor (who was wounded) did not realize the deceased (thought to be a prowler) was his sister-in-law. Munch contends with the IRS; his Waterfront partners want him to make sure that his cousin, their accountant, has been paying their taxes. The Waterfront needs a loan to pay for some improvements. Gharty has taken the day off, to take care of personal matters, like his recent separation from Flora. Munch has his hearing with the IRS; he owes $30,000 in back taxes. Bayliss and Sheppard discuss his sexuality and the possibility of a date. Falsone takes MGee and Ballard to meet an old fight man who knew their doctor. Ballard becomes excited while watching Falsone spar in the ring. MGee and Ballard's investigation lead them right back to the doctor's house, where his wife may be guilty of conspiracy to commit homicide.
#11 - Home Before Dark
The Resident - Season 4 - Episode 5
With Chastain on the verge of shutting down due to the sale by Red Rock, Conrad tries a last-ditch effort to save the hospital and the doctors plan for their next career moves. On their last day, the whole staff must work together to save Nic's life after she is injured by a deranged patient.
Watch Now:Amazon
#12 - That Way Madness Lies
Shades of Blue - Season 3 - Episode 3
Harlee questions her own sanity as Wozniak keeps secrets from those closest to him. Loman intimidates a witness.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
#13 - What Lies Above
NCIS - Season 14 - Episode 17
McGee discovers his apartment has been torn apart by a robber trying to locate an item of great value hidden somewhere by the convicted criminal who previously owned the unit. Also, Congresswoman Flemming tries to persuade Director Vance to pursue a career in politics.
#14 - Requiems & Revivals
The Resident - Season 4 - Episode 6
As Nic struggles with her recovery, a close friend and former Chastain colleague returns to the hospital to support her. As the hospital transitions from private to public, the search begins for a new CEO, Bell asks a favor of his step-son. Devon sees an opportunity to fix the system.
Watch Now:Amazon
#15 - Return to Sender
NCIS - Season 13 - Episode 21
Gibbs and Senior FBI Agent T.C. Fornell unite after two British prisoners, including a former spy, escape and arrive stateside via a shipping container. Also, McGee is busy apartment hunting and determined to find out how DiNozzo purchased his lavish place.
#17 - The World Has Turned and Left Me Here
The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 5
Elena invites Liam to a party at the corn maze; Stefan shows up asking Caroline for help with a mess created by Enzo; Tyler winds up in a dangerous position.
#18 - Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
Keen Eddie - Season 1 - Episode 13
Help is needed for Dominique Deschamps, the lovely woman who lost her wallet after flirting with Scotland Yard "loan" detective Eddie Arlette. When Eddie Arlette discovers the wallet he ultimately finds Dominique Deschamps, but is ambushed by Paul and Jean Fortier. Eddie gets knocked out, but not after the lovely lady hands him a book of matches asking for help. Monty Pippin and Eddie Arlette start an investigation, which leads them to a man named Anton Levy. Dominique and Anton were passionate about each other, but Dominique turned Anton into the French police. Anton's would agree to going to prison, but first he wanted to go to London before prison, so he could tie up some loose ends. Eddie and Monty Pippin think he's come to London to kill Dominique. Eddie, Monty, and the Scotland Yard tactical team head into Anton's mansion, where he and a very much alive Dominique greet them. Nothing bad going on here. Eddie is left scratching his head...until Michel Hoffman. Michel is Dominique's true love, not Anton. Eddie heads to Anton's mansion to get Dominique, but Michel is already there, saving her. Anton says the two will expire if Anton's true love is not given to him. Eddie finds Dominique, who refuses to go back. The hit man Jacques Desmarais is already out for Dominique. Eddie goes back to Anton's house to reason with him, but there he realizes that the love of Anton's life is his young daughter Isabelle, who joins Anton for his last meal before his imprisonment.
Watch Now:Amazon
#19 - Homecoming
The Wire - Season 3 - Episode 6
Stringer Bell gets an education in construction management; Bunk uses shoe-leather to catch up with Omar.
#20 - The Chosen (1)
The Practice - Season 8 - Episode 2
Alan Shore agrees to help friend Sheila Carlisle, a successful attorney who claims God speaks to her, and who has subsequently been fired from her law firm for being mentally incompetent. Meanwhile there are startling new developments in the case of Brad Stanfield, whom Ellenor and Jamie are defending for allegedly poisoning his pregnant wife.
#22 - A Walking Shadow
Shades of Blue - Season 3 - Episode 4
Harlee focuses her sights on taking down the intelligence unit. Stahl’s continued obsession brings him closer to New York. Wozniak uses Wallace as Espada struggles with keeping secrets from Tufo.
Watch Now:Amazon
#23 - Death's Door
The Tomorrow People (US) - Season 1 - Episode 9
When John finds himself in a dangerous situation, Stephen is unable to help without revealing himself to Ultra. Not satisfied with the answer he has discovered about his father's disappearance, Stephen decides to take drastic measures with the help of his fellow Tomorrow People to find out the truth. Meanwhile, Cara and Russell negotiate a trade with Jedikiah, which ultimately makes Jedikiah take a big risk.
Watch Now:Amazon
#24 - Straight Life
Oz - Season 1 - Episode 5
The infiltration of drugs into Oz has reached unprecedented levels; and the undercover efforts of McManus and Glynn to find out who's smuggling it in backfires in a deadly way. Despite a lockdown in the Emerald City, drugs continue to trickle in--and the blame shifts from prisoners to corrupt officials.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
#25 - City Beneath the Sea
The Originals - Season 2 - Episode 20
Elijah and Freya think differently about how to deal with Dahlia's deadline.
#26 - Rescue Me
The Vampire Diaries - Season 5 - Episode 17
Bonnie has an unsettling encounter with Luke, and learns more about his family history. The Travelers' leader, Markos, arrives in Mystic Falls.
#27 - Payback
Crossing Jordan - Season 2 - Episode 4
After a high class party girl dies in custody, Woody will face possible charges. Jordan must step up to defend him and try to help save his career. Elsewhere Lily is trying to help a little boy.
#28 - Toil and Trouble
NCIS - Season 16 - Episode 11
United States Secretary of Defense Wynn Crawford shuts down Gibbs' murder investigation and demands that Special Agents McGee and Torres be arrested for their actions in the case.
#30 - Bulletproof
NCIS - Season 11 - Episode 15
After uncovering faulty bulletproof vests in a truck filled with stolen U.S.M.C. merchandise, the NCIS team attempts to locate both the source and any vests that had been shipped to military personnel overseas.
#31 - Breaking Point
The Rookie - Season 2 - Episode 9
Nolan’s trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. Harper has finally earned an overnight visit with her daughter that is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.
#32 - So It Goes
NCIS - Season 12 - Episode 3
When an NCIS case reveals a connection to Ducky's estranged childhood best friend, he and Special Agent Bishop travel to London for interviews with family and co-workers of his friend. While there, Ducky finds himself reminiscing about the choices he made in his past and the subsequent impact they had on his adult life. Adam Campbell and Alice Krige guests star.
#33 - A Desperate Man
NCIS - Season 9 - Episode 13
When a Navy lieutenant commander is found dead in a building under construction, NCIS must search for a killer while dealing with interruptions from her distraught detective husband. Meanwhile, Ray’s return has Ziva thinking about her future.
#34 - Devil's Triangle
NCIS - Season 9 - Episode 7
The NCIS team searches for answers when the current husband of both Gibbs's and Fornell's ex-wife is suspiciously kidnapped.
#35 - Secrets
NCIS - Season 9 - Episode 15
When a Navy captain is found dead with an unusual costume hidden under his uniform, NCIS uncovers a secret society of real-life super heroes and must track down the villain.
#36 - The Big Uneasy
The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 18
Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.
#37 - The Numerical Limit
NCIS - Season 15 - Episode 19
Gibbs is granted protective custody of a 10-year-old orphaned refugee, Elena, when an NCIS case reveals she is the target of a violent gang.
#38 - Short Fuse
NCIS - Season 8 - Episode 3
The team investigates a bomb tech's guarded personal life after she is attacked.
#39 - I Never Could Love Like That
The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 18
Damon concocts a risky plan involving Lily to stop Caroline and Stefan from wreaking havoc; Elena re-evaluates her life as a vampire after learning that Jo is pregnant; Sarah turns the tables on Enzo; Tyler and Matt wind up in danger.
#40 - Hollywood Forever
Bosch: Legacy - Season 2 - Episode 5
Bosch follows a hunch in the Parks case, but it backfires on him. Maddie hits the streets with Vasquez in her first CRU caper. Mo meets his match at a hackers' conference. Chandler starts playing the long game against the FBI. Ellis and Long keep a close eye on Bosch and Chandler.
Watch Now:Amazon
#41 - The Negotiation
FlashForward - Season 1 - Episode 20
It's April 28 - the day before the prophesized flashforward date - and as the world waits to see if their future visions will come true, Mark must do everything in his power to protect Gabriel, who is the bridge between Dyson Frost and the Global Blackout; Aaron locates his daughter's captors and puts his life on the line in order to rescue her; Janis is tasked with killing a fellow agent; and Simon comes face to face with the head of the nefarious organization that may be responsible for the blackout.
#42 - Deception
NCIS - Season 3 - Episode 13
When a Commander in charge of a shipment of fuel rods for nuclear power stations disappears, the NCIS team is called in. The team must solve the case in time, before the person who kidnapped the Commander finds out the secret location of the fuel rods or harms the Lt. Commander.
#43 - Samyutta 11:10
Brotherhood - Season 1 - Episode 6
Michael helps out Declan's partner. Tommy sees a way to fix his zoning problems by helping a black minister.
Watch Now:Amazon
#44 - Two Ships
Designated Survivor - Season 2 - Episode 6
When a U.S. Navy ship containing secret surveillance becomes stranded in enemy waters, President Kirkman must negotiate the crew and ship’s release. If captured, the technology on board would create a massive threat to national security. Meanwhile. Chief of Staff Emily Rhodes reconnects with someone from her childhood.
#45 - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
The Vampire Diaries - Season 7 - Episode 8
It's Nora and Mary Louise's anniversary and Julian has big plans for the night, however, Lily and her sons have even bigger plans for Julian.
#46 - Boom
NCIS - Season 16 - Episode 3
One of the NCIS agents is starstruck after the team investigates an explosion outside the home of Navy Petty Officer First Class Todd Nicholas and his wife, popular reality TV star Sheba Nicholas. Also, Vance continues physical therapy for the injuries sustained when he was held hostage.
#47 - Arm-ageddon
Limitless - Season 1 - Episode 10
When Boyle's former military buddy is accused of murder and blames it on the loss of control of his prosthetic arm, Boyle asks Brian to help determine if the artificial limb was hacked. Also, Brian's father demands he stop working for the FBI.
Watch Now:Amazon
#48 - Grudge
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 1 - Episode 13
When a case of cyber-stalking escalates to multiple murders, the team must track down a hacker who will stop at nothing to get revenge on those he believes have wronged him. Also, someone from Hana's past offers her help on the case, but at a price she's not willing to pay.
#49 - Kirkman Agonistes
Designated Survivor - Season 2 - Episode 18
As more content from President Kirkman’s confidential therapy sessions continues to leak out, Vice President Darby meets secretly with the entire Cabinet, resulting in attorney Ethan West looking into the president’s past – while playing a large role in his future as commander in chief.
