The Best Episodes Directed by Linda Mendoza
#1 - Pride & Prejudice
One Day at a Time (2017) Season 1 - Episode 11
Although she wants to be accepting and open-minded, Penelope feels weird about Elena's revelation. Seeking advice, she makes an unexpected connection.
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#2 - The Gibbs-Orcism
Men at Work Season 2 - Episode 8
Tyler's new girlfriend is all too familiar to Milo and Gibbs, so they do their best to hide the truth from him. Neal and Amy do their best to avoid the "anniversary curse," but they can't seem to escape their fate.
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#3 - My Half-Acre
Scrubs Season 5 - Episode 9
J.D. meets the klutzy Julie, and when he becomes smitten, Elliot attempts to help out with romance advice. Meanwhile, Carla tries to find Dr. Cox's soft side, when he refuses to kiss his son. Turk and the Janitor put together an air band to win a contest, but Kelso gives them a tremendous obstacle.
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#4 - A Pair of Sneakers
Melissa & Joey Season 2 - Episode 11
Joe gives Lennox driving lessons without Mel's consent. After Lennox gets into a minor accident, Joe tries to cover it up from Mel. Mel & Ryder are keeping a secret of their own.
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#5 - Army Men
Enlisted Season 1 - Episode 12
Randy and Pete partake in Sgt. Major Cody's Army Ranger trials, reigniting their intense competition over everything. Things take a turn when Jill joins the trial and both brothers think they're in love with her. Meanwhile, Derrick feels emasculated by Erin's ex, and enlists the platoon to make him seem more capable of manly tasks than he really is
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#6 - Don't Fear the Reefer
Grounded for Life Season 2 - Episode 12
Sean's takes a swing at tree surgery and ends up causing a blackout during the superbowl. But his biggest concern is what he saw through Lily's window while chopping the tree -- Lily holding a bag of pot. But what's even more shocking is where Lily got the weed: out of Sean's closet. With the blackout, Dan O'Keefe moves his Superbowl party to the Finnerty home, where they listen to a play-by-play given by Jimmy from his 5-inch TV.
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#7 - Uncle Gibbs
Men at Work Season 2 - Episode 7
Gibbs' nephew Donald comes in town for a medical school interview, but a long night of partying throws off his plans. And Milo opts for a fashion change that really amps up his mojo.
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#8 - Home for the Diwalidays
Outsourced Season 1 - Episode 8
Todd wonders why everyone is well-dressed and finds out it is Diwali. He asks Management if he can give his employees time off for it and is denied. Todd decides to let them leave, and handle the calls himself, while Tonya tries to invite for a few drinks he declines and says he has to work. She suggests he put the call center on voicemail, they have sex in the break room table but is caught by Asha; who comes back to the office to help Todd out. Meanwhile, Rajiv buys a Sari for his fiancee that gets burned by fireworks and he ends up buying an overpriced sari from Madhuri.
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#9 - Mind Games
Whitney Season 1 - Episode 14
When Alex becomes jealous of one of Whitney's co-workers, the two decide to try couples therapy; Mark and Roxanne realize they make good partners while at Lily and Neal's game night.
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#10 - Hi, Jude
Men at Work Season 3 - Episode 6
When Milo quits his job, Myron hires Jude, a pretty female writer, to replace him. Tyler tries to earn Jude's respect. Gibbs thinks his apartment is haunted while Neal has some apartment issues of his own. Milo struggles to prove himself as a real writer.
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#11 - Leap to Faith
The Good Place Season 2 - Episode 8
Michael receives a surprise visitor. Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason attempt to solve a riddle.
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#12 - March Madness
The Crazy Ones Season 1 - Episode 18
Andrew's spirited and rowdy sisters come to the office to celebrate St. Patrick's Day -- Simon's least favorite holiday.
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#13 - Tyler the Pioneer
Men at Work Season 2 - Episode 6
Tyler decides to be adventurous and date a woman with kids. Meanwhile, Neal, Gibbs and Milo fight over an office that has just been vacated at work.
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#14 - Chidi's Choice
The Good Place Season 1 - Episode 10
Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.
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#15 - Decemberfold
Suburgatory Season 2 - Episode 19
George's newfound obsession with his body image alienates Dallas; Lisa figures out why Dalia is being nice to Tessa.
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#16 - First and Last
Black-ish Season 4 - Episode 6
Diane experiences a big life event toward becoming a woman and Bow, Ruby, Zoey and Alicia are there to support her. Meanwhile, afraid that he may never be able to beat Junior at basketball again, Dre conducts psychological warfare on Junior before challenging him to a game.
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#17 - Lockdown
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 2 - Episode 7
The precinct goes into lockdown mode on Thanksgiving night and Jake, who was left in charge, is confident in his ability to keep spirits high and avoid chaos. Amy is less confident, as things spiral out of control.
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#18 - My Point of No Return
Scrubs Season 6 - Episode 22
In the season finale, J.D. and Elliot start thinking about their future and if they both made a mistake in not being with each other. The Janitor activates the "Brain Trust" to come up with the perfect wedding gift for Elliot.
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#19 - Let's Make a Deal
Greek Season 2 - Episode 3
Casey and Rusty organize a casino night in order to help a debt-plagued Ashleigh. Elsewhere, Evan struggles with accepting the fine print on his trust fund. Cappie's in need of new car. And, Rebecca wants more from a relationship but she's not sure if she'll get it from Cappie.
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#20 - Sonogram Frog Rub Family
Life in Pieces Season 4 - Episode 5
After Tim has a heart attack, he becomes super clingy and annoys the entire family. Also, Greg and Jen make a pact to keep their baby’s gender a secret; Sophia’s new pet frog turns out to be a dangerous species; and Matt and Colleen receive news about their impending adoption.
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#21 - The Leftovers
Black-ish Season 2 - Episode 19
When Dre and Bow realize they don’t have a legal guardian for their kids, they make it their mission to find replacement parents should anything happen to them. Meanwhile, Zoey and Junior reveal the truth to Jack about their old dog’s death and other family secrets he naively accepted.
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#22 - Jack of All Trades
Black-ish Season 3 - Episode 6
When Jack and Diane bring home the results of their career tests, Dre and Bow must come to terms with the fact that Jack may have a blue-collar future. Meanwhile, Ruby is convinced Diane is possessed with a little help from Junior and Zoey.
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#23 - My Déjà Vu, My Déjà Vu
Scrubs Season 5 - Episode 22
J.D. feels that the same things happen over and over again at the hospital. Dr. Cox returns to work, but Elliot believes that he has lost his usual confidence. Elliot calls Dr. Cox on his behavior. Carla gets fed up with Turk, because he still can do a lot of stuff, but she can't since she is now pregnant.
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#24 - Meet the Woggels!
30 Rock Season 6 - Episode 17
Jack's mom upstages his ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meanwhile Jenna hooks up with a "rock star" and Tracy frets about his son heading to college.
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#25 - Scarred for Life
Black-ish Season 5 - Episode 3
The twins opt out of the family Halloween costume for fear it will hurt their social status in middle school. Dre and Bow take it upon themselves to protect them from bullies by putting together the best haunted house and invite the whole seventh grade. Meanwhile, Junior starts spending time with a girl from Ruby’s choir and Ruby doesn’t know how to feel about it.
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#26 - Integrity Award
Superstore Season 2 - Episode 16
Jonah accompanies Amy on a trip to help her parents move out of her childhood home. Glenn is intent on winning a Cloud 9 Integrity Award. Dina tries to use Mateo’s relationship with Jeff to fix various problems with the store.
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#27 - Betty's Baby Bump
Ugly Betty Season 2 - Episode 16
Betty decides to patch things up with Charlie by throwing her an unforgettable baby shower. Meanwhile, Hilda decides to confront Justin's teacher after learning that he is failing gym class and Christina learns who the father of Wilhelmina's baby really is.
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#28 - His Story IV
Scrubs Season 6 - Episode 7
The hospital is seen through the eyes of Dr. Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran. The soldier's stay sparks a political debate among staff members.
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#29 - Young & First Time
Young & Hungry Season 2 - Episode 5
Gabi is excited by an upcoming visit from Cooper, especially since they’re about to take their relationship to the next level. But then Cooper accidentally finds out more than he should about the last person Gabi was with. Meanwhile, Josh is furious to find out that Yolanda is spending time with her ex-husband, Coleman.
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#30 - Parents Ancestry Coupon Chaperone
Life in Pieces Season 3 - Episode 14
Jen and Greg decide to take turns dealing with her annoying parents when they come to visit. Also, when Tim and Heather chaperone Samantha's dance, Heather runs into an old flame. Colleen cashes in the many 'love coupons' Matt has given her as gifts.
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#31 - My Cuz
Scrubs Season 8 - Episode 16
Things get weird for J.D. when he discovers the identity of Kim's new man as he plans to reach out to her in order to move closer to Sam. Meanwhile, Turk starts a campaign for a promotion.
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#32 - My Bad Too
Scrubs Season 7 - Episode 7
J.D.'s teenage burn patient gives him a hard decision to make when he wants to go to his high school graduation. Turk doesn't want Carla to find out that he secretly learned Spanish. And to address Dr. Kelso's weight gain, Dr. Cox makes a game out of stealing his breakfast.
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#33 - My Whole Life Is Thunder
30 Rock Season 7 - Episode 8
Jenna annoys Liz with her wedding envy, Jack devises a plan to avoid disappointing his visiting mother and Tracy attempts to cheer up Kenneth.
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#34 - Into the Woods
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 3 - Episode 6
Jake and Charles convince Terry to take a weekend camping trip as a much needed "babymoon," but they soon realize it might not be the idealistic weekend for which they had hoped. Meanwhile back at the precinct, Holt gives Rosa some important relationship advice and Amy enlists Gina's help to prepare her for an important presentation.
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#35 - Slow Ride
Whitney Season 2 - Episode 11
Whitney is not enthused when Alex tries to bring his former motorcycle days back to life; Lily orders new beer for the bar without Mark's approval.
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#36 - AC/DC
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 2 - Episode 20
After Jake injures himself on a case, Terry forces him take time off and rest -- something Jake doesn’t know how to do. Across town, Holt and Rosa try to avoid intimate conversation during a double-date with their significant others.
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#37 - The Switch
Undateable (2014) Season 1 - Episode 4
Danny discovers that he's "in like" with a girl, Sabrina, for the first time. To guide Danny, Justin, having had success with Nicki, turns cocky and tries to give him advice on how to act. Meanwhile, Brett and the gang mess with Justin so he becomes more comfortable with Brett's sexuality.
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#38 - Old Digger
Black-ish Season 2 - Episode 12
Dre has never had a problem with Pops dating, but when it comes to Ruby, he won’t let anyone come between them. When Ruby invites Dre and Bow to meet the new man in her life, Dre immediately goes on the defensive and finds any reason to dislike him. Once Pops learns that Ruby’s suitor is the real deal, he comes up with a plan to distract her. Meanwhile, Junior meets a girl on a dating site, and Zoey, Jack and Diane convince him he’s being scammed, so they devise a plan to meet “the girl” in person.
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#39 - Kimmy Kisses a Boy!
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 1 - Episode 5
Kimmy's bunker-mate Cyndee visits New York with her new boyfriend, Brandon, whom Titus promptly outs. Charles makes his move with Kimmy.
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#40 - Bridesmaids Revisited
Gilmore Girls Season 6 - Episode 16
Lorelai offers to help Christopher out by babysitting his 4-year-old daughter, G.G, and is horrified by the toddler's terrible behavior. The next day, Rory and Logan attend the wedding of Logan's sister, Honor. While helping the bride and her three bridesmaids get ready, Rory is devastated to learn how Logan spent his time during their recent breakup.
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#41 - Everybody Hates Picture Day
Everybody Hates Chris Season 1 - Episode 13
Chris tries to put together the right outfit for the school pictures in order to convince the other kids that he's cool. Rochelle tries to earn extra money selling cosmetics from home.
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#42 - Demotion
Superstore Season 1 - Episode 10
Jonah tries to find the words to tell Dina that he does not reciprocate her feelings, meanwhile a new assistant manager is appointed by Glenn.
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#43 - Who Is Josh's Soup Fairy?
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 2 - Episode 8
Rebecca jumps at the chance to repair her relationship with Paula, which includes babysitting Tommy. Meanwhile, Josh has a revelation that forces him to re-evaluate things.
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#44 - Jack Silver
LA to Vegas Season 1 - Episode 11
The eccentric owner of Jackpot Airlines, Jack Silver, is on the flight to Vegas, but when he discovers he'll be arrested upon arrival, he tries to hijack the plane and reroute it to Mexico. Then, while competing to impress Jack, Ronnie and Bernard are caught on camera in a compromising position, and Colin agrees to a bet with Artem and Nichole that he thinks he cannot lose.
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#45 - The Affair
LA to Vegas Season 1 - Episode 4
Ronnie recognizes that a regular passenger appears to be cheating on his wife and considers whether or not she should expose him. Captain Dave falls for an air traffic controller, but has trouble asking her out. Meanwhile, passengers get a little carried away when Jackpot Airlines installs credit card swipers to charge for just about everything on board.
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#46 - Emergency Punch-Up
Powerless Season 1 - Episode 9
In need of some real R&R, the team gears up to leave for a company retreat when supervillain Dr. Psycho releases a toxic gas in Charm City. Now stuck in the Wayne Security offices, Emily does her best to make the most of a terrible situation.
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Bad Teacher Season 1 - Episode 12
When Meredith's venue for her 30th birthday party falls through, she plots a takeover of Kim's student teacher exam celebration. However, once the party is underway, her lies start to unravel as she tries to keep her rich friends from her old life separate from her new co-workers.
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#48 - Kimmy Goes to a Play!
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 2 - Episode 3
Titus develops a one-man show about his past life as a geisha. While Jacqueline tries to make Julian jealous, Lillian battles gentrification.
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#49 - Help Wanted
Aliens in America Season 1 - Episode 5
Gary gives the boys a speech about finances, motivating Raja to get a job at a convenience store.
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