The BEST episodes directed by Michael Lange
#1 - Lost at Sea
Knots Landing - Season 13 - Episode 10
Mac advises Gary not to mortgage the ranch, and Val's upset that Gary doesn't know when to cut his losses, and Gary's mad that no one believes in him. Frank misses Debbie. The radio station throws a party for Anne, and she makes them invite Benny. Benny falls down the stairs and pretends he can't move and says he will sue them. Greg tells Paige that 10 years ago Pierce took his pregnant girlfriend sailing and she drowned, but the rumor is that he killed her. Pierce disappears. His car is found at the beach, and Paige is really worried about him. Pierce comes home and tells Paige about the boat accident, and not being able to save his girlfriend. He says Victoria put him back together, but wouldn't let go when he didn't need her anymore, and that he had no reason to live until he met Paige.
#2 - Chett World
Weird Science - Season 4 - Episode 10
Mr. Donnelly gives Chett the boot and kicks him out of the house until he can find a job. Unfortunately for Chett, there's nothing that he's qualified to do. Wyatt asks Lisa to zap up ""A Man's Man's World"" and creates a monster truck-cigar-jerky-paintball store, since those are the only thing that Chett's any good at. Chett gets a job at the store, working for Mickey and Rhett, who strangely resemble rats. In fact, they are rats. Lisa accidentally turned Rhett and Mickey, two alley rats, into humans. The bad news is that the rats plan to wipe out the human race by using the plot from Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Chett, not really realizing what's going on, aids them in their quest.
#3 - Puppet Love
Weird Science - Season 4 - Episode 3
Gary's having fun meeting girls online. He's made an especially good friend named Cori. Wyatt and Lisa thinks that Gary needs to actually meet her in person, so they pose as Gary and ask her out on a real life date. Gary can't believe that they did this and he can't go out on the date. He's told Cori that he looks like a magazine model and even sent her a scanned photo of a model to go along. Lisa solves his problem by creating a handsome puppet Gary that looks exactly like a magazine model. Gary can control the puppet while it goes on the date with Cori. Gary has fun until he finds out that Cori really likes the puppet, in fact she likes him more than the real Gary.
#4 - Mr. Walsh Goes to Washington (1)
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 4 - Episode 31
Brandon travels to Washington, D.C. to make a presentation for the task force. He considers giving in to the persistent Clare. Lucinda, in town for a meeting, shows up at the hotel; both women grope Brandon under the table during an important dinner. Kelly confesses her feelings for Brandon to Andrea and decides to surprise him. Roy offers Brenda the opportunity to spend the summer studying theater at the Royal Academy in London. Kevin and Suzanne get married. He and Dylan consider producing his project without outside assistance. Andrea gives birth to a 2 pound, 6 ounce daughter, Hannah. She and Jesse struggle to remain positive as Hannah fights to survive. Steve has a run-in with John Sears at the university carnival, and is hurt to learn that he is dating Celeste. Donna is jealous of the amount of attention Ariel devotes to David.
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#5 - Wipeout!
Roswell - Season 2 - Episode 7
The Skins make all the humans in Roswell, New Mexico disappear turning it into a ghost town. Their assault ends with the death of one of the aliens: Courtney the helpful Skin. Fortunately Tess uses her mindblowing powers and destroys all the other Skins or so it seems until Max and Tess spy a boy resembling Nicholas on a scooter at the end of the episode.
#6 - You Say It's Your Birthday (2)
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 6 - Episode 32
Abandoned by their respective mates, Steve and Brandon go to a dockside bar, where they get into a brawl...and spot Colin.
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Reunion - Season 1 - Episode 8
PRESENT: Craig and Will visit Sam's grave. They are joined by a young man who claims that Sam deserved to die. Eventually, all the other friends arrive to visit Sam's grave. PAST (1993): It's Samantha's birthday, and she is now a medical resident. She has a rough day where a patient of hers dies. We later find out that she is the mother of the young man at the grave in the present. Craig wants to become a state assemblyman. At Bedford High School, Jenna meets the students to tell them about her career. Also, Aaron learns that Pascal got pregnant from their one night stand 3 years ago, and he is now a father to Chloe.
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#8 - Mr. Walsh Goes to Washington (2)
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 4 - Episode 32
Brandon and Kelly spend the day together. Brandon meets President Clinton. Dylan, Brenda, and Erica have a great time hanging out at the carnival. Brenda feels overshadowed by Brandon's success. Before leaving for London, Brenda stops by Dylan's house to profess her love. Kevin convinces Dylan to back out of the deal with Jim's investors. Kevin and Suzanne steal all of Dylan's money and flee to Brazil. Andrea heads for home, while Hannah remains hospitalized. David receives the chance to play keyboards during a Babyface performance. Donna catches him having sex and throws him out of the apartment. John continues to torment Steve at the carnival. Steve challenges John to a joust and will leave the KEG house if he loses. Brenda and Donna describe John's sordid past to Celeste, and the three ladies help Steve win by flashing John.
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#10 - Freeze the Day
Drop Dead Diva - Season 2 - Episode 13
Kim works on a case with Claire, who is determined to win at all costs; Stacy lands a commercial, but Fred grows jealous of the man playing her husband; and a case involving cryogenics has Jane and Grayson thinking about Deb.
#11 - Hit (1)
Criminal Minds - Season 7 - Episode 23
When the BAU goes up against a gang of serial-killing bank robbers in Washington DC, the team tries to negotiate the situation unfolding inside the bank, but the stakes rise when one of their own becomes a hostage.
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#12 - You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 9 - Episode 7
As Kelly and Valerie pack Brandon's belongings for shipment, Kelly discovers a letter in which Val advised Brandon not to marry her. She turns everyone against Val and gets them to boycott her Thanksgiving gathering. Hoping to help Kelly understand Valerie's behavior, David details her troubled childhood. Although Val is not interested in her pity, Kelly insists on helping with Thanksgiving dinner. Kelly and Valerie establish another truce, but Valerie suddenly announces that she is moving back to Buffalo. She apologizes for all the trouble she caused, and thanks everyone for their friendship before leaving. David has a one-night stand with an apparent groupie, unaware that she is just seventeen years old. He faces statutory rape charges after the girl confesses to her parents. Noah blacks out while driving drunk and crashes his car. He fears that he may have been involved with a hit-and-run, and turns himself in. Donna's cousin Gina comes to town with an ice show. She loses her job an
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#13 - One of Our Own
Army Wives - Season 1 - Episode 4
Denise is put under stress but this time not from Jeremy's abusive behavior. Her husband's chopper and has been downed and she waits for news about him. A soldier takes Roland and Claudia hostage.
#14 - Jingle Hell
Charmed (2018) - Season 1 - Episode 9
Mel turns to Harry for guidance after learning information about the magical world that leaves her questioning everything she knows. Galvin shows up to see Macy and she is determined to not let fate get in the way of their potential relationship. Meanwhile, Maggie tries to keep her mom’s Christmas traditions going and is excited for Parker to be a part of it.
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#15 - Honey, I'm Dreaming... But Am I?
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show - Season 1 - Episode 19
The prospect of discecting a frog is giving Nick nightmares. Wayne invents a dream machine that would go into Nick's dream. He kills the frog then was stop by a dream guy. He was threatened never to come back into the dream world again. Amy went in against her dads wishes so now the family couldn't sleep or else they could die. Now the family must get out of dreamworld and be able to sleep.
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New York Undercover - Season 2 - Episode 7
Williams and Torres pose as a substitute history teacher and a janitor at the high school where a crime was committed.
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#17 - Does Not Compute
Riptide (1984) - Season 3 - Episode 3
Rc: Jack Ging (Lt. Quinlan) *see note A liberal city councilman embroiled in controversy for allegedly defaulting on various financial obligations blames it on the "right wing" police department discrediting him through computer tampering. To their surprise, none other than Lt. Quinlan hires the Riptide Detective Agency for Murray to use his computer expertise and disprove the claims and find who the real culprit is. But their investigation angers the hacker who is behind the councilman's problems, who promptly turns his hacking towards the Agency, tampering with their financial accounts and causing them to go into the red. Murray finds himself up against a worthy computer opponent as he tries not only to disprove the councilman's claims, but to prevent the hacker from wrecking the Riptide Detective Agency financially...
#18 - Band Candy
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 3 - Episode 6
Mr Trick enlists Giles' old buddy Ethan Rayne to manufacture and distribute boxes of candy which turn the adult population into uninhibited, irresponsible teenagers to keep them out of the way while the mysterious Mayor Wilkins pays a tribute to a demon.
#20 - Thicker Than Water
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 4 - Episode 17
David is unable to eat or sleep because of his drug addiction. He steals codeine from his father's office in the hopes of calming his nerves. He falls asleep in the park while babysitting Erin, and she disappears. She is found hiding in a nearby house, and a guilt-ridden David confesses his drug problem to Kelly. Dylan takes care of Erica while Suzanne is out of town. He turns to Cindy for help when Erica experiences a major life event. Jim tells Dylan that Suzanne, who had claimed to be broke, has $25,000 in her account. Suzanne explains that she has just received the insurance settlement for her trailer. Donna meets a handsome ski instructor during a weekend in the mountains with Brenda, Steve and Brandon. Andrea learns that she is pregnant.
#21 - Begin Again
Drop Dead Diva - Season 2 - Episode 6
Jane & Grayson defend a member of a famous pop duo. Jane & Grayson think it would be a good idea to join forces with the lawyer defending Vanessa (who is the other half of the duo) soon after Grayson and Vanessa to have an affair both inside and outside the courtroom. This causes Jane to become distracted and have difficulty keeping her mind on the trial. Kim and Parker agree to help a bed and breakfast owner deal with a very discouraging review for the inn.
#23 - Forget Selma
Picket Fences - Season 4 - Episode 20
Wambaugh is convinced Myriam's new beau has ulterior motives.
#24 - Surprise (1)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 2 - Episode 13
On Buffy's 17th birthday, Drusilla prepares to awaken a powerful demon named The Judge who was brought forth a thousand years ago to rid the Earth of the plague of humanity. His body was dismembered by an army and the parts were buried in every corner of the Earth but somehow all the parts have made their way to Sunnydale. Buffy intercepts one of his arms and Ms Calendar convinces Angel to take it to the most remote region possible. Unknown to everyone else, Jenny Calendar is actually Janna, a descendant of the Romany clan who cursed Angel and has been sent to Sunnydale to ensure that the curse isn't lifted. Buffy and Angel say their goodbyes at the docks when they are ambushed by Spike's gang who retrieve the arm and Drusilla is able to reassemble the demon. Buffy and Angel just manage to escape from The Judge and while recuperating in Angel's apartment, they consummate their relationship.
#25 - You Say It's Your Birthday (1)
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 6 - Episode 31
Carl hosts Steve's weekend-long 21st birthday bash on the ship Queen Mary in Long Beach, where the music group "The Goo Goo Dolls" entertains. Valerie gets FBI help to find Colin.
#26 - Lost in Las Vegas
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 7 - Episode 10
David takes Valerie, Steve and Clare to Las Vegas for the weekend. He frightens them with his reckless driving. They see Ray perform in concert, and he comments on David's frenzied behavior. David gets drunk and suffers heavy gambling losses. He invites some girls on the street to join him at another casino. The women take David to their motel, where they drug him and steal his money, credit cards, jewelry and clothes. Ray calls Donna and advises her to fly in from Los Angeles. She yells at her friends for not babysitting David, then comforts him. Brandon meets a troubled woman at the Peach Pit; she was robbed just after arriving in town, and cannot get in touch with her fiancé. Brandon provides her with refuge, and helps her pick up the pieces when she learns that her fiancé has met someone else. Steve steals a term paper from Brandon and turns it in as an independent study project. Mark agrees to be patient with Kelly, who is not ready for an intimate relationship. Music: 'Strange Way' by Firefall, 'The Great Escape' performed by Jamie Walters.
#27 - The Stag Hunt
Switched at Birth - Season 1 - Episode 7
After the Kennish's learn of his involvement with the stolen exam and a talk with Regina, Toby decides to turn himself in and not let Wilke take all the blame. Meanwhile, Bay and Emmett continue to bond in her hunt for her biological father and, Daphne learns of a life changing secret that Regina has been keeping from her.
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#28 - Ascension
The X-Files - Season 2 - Episode 6
When Mulder finds out that Scully was kidnapped by Duane Barry, he risks the wrath of his superiors and the annoyance of Agent Krycek in order to do whatever it takes to find her. Meanwhile, Krycek is found to be reporting Mulder's activities to the Cigarette-Smoking Man.
#30 - Instead of Damning the Darkness, it's Better to Light a Little Lantern
Switched at Birth - Season 4 - Episode 15
Daphne, Bay and Travis celebrate spring break with a volunteer trip to rural Mexico with Melody to distribute hearing aids to underprivileged locals. However, lines are crossed when Daphne makes an unexpected connection with a fellow volunteer and Bay's passionate anger toward Emmett gets the better of her. Meanwhile, Melody's boyfriend surprises her with a life-changing idea.
#32 - Mistakes Were Made (1)
Brothers & Sisters - Season 1 - Episode 8
Justin's resolve to stay clean is shaken by a disturbing letter from the US military requesting that he go back and join them.Kevin swallows his fears and tries his hardest to win back Scotty but it blows up in his face, Nora prepares for a date, and Sarah uncovers some shocking information.
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T.J. Hooker - Season 4 - Episode 23
Hooker goes to Chicago on a supposedly simple three hour extradition trip, to bring back a felon wanted for fencing stolen items, but ends up being paired with fast-talking, wise-cracking Detective Sidney P. Stover, who is planning to use the fencer Hooker is due to take back to arrange a bust on a dangerous drug supplier's operation...
#34 - Ashes of Dreams You Let Die
One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 19
As the end of the school year approaches, Peyton considers participating in a music internship in Los Angeles, while Brooke tries to reconnect with Chase through yearbook signatures, and Haley struggles to write her valedictorian speech. Meanwhile, Dan suggests that Lucas get professional help when Karen worries about his obsession with theories about Keith's murder.
#35 - Unknown Subject
Criminal Minds - Season 7 - Episode 12
The team is called to Texas to search for a serial rapist in Houston known as "The Piano Man" who has returned and is attacking his past victims. Meanwhile, Prentiss begins to deal with the traumatic experience caused by Ian Doyle after returning to the BAU.
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#36 - Spring Broke
Greek - Season 1 - Episode 22
The students enjoy spring break on the beach. Cappie and Casey explore their new friendship at a time when Rebecca needs Cappie's attention. Evan looks to move on and escape his feelings and ends up with a familiar person. Rusty returns to school and on his way back he reunites with old friends.
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#37 - Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption
Dawson's Creek - Season 6 - Episode 22
When Dawson gives up his dream of making his film, a strong-minded Joey rallies the old group back to Capeside to help Dawson begin production before pursuing her dream of traveling to Paris. Jen, Jack and Grams must say their goodbyes and leave for New York.
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#38 - The Chiavennasca
Dirty Sexy Money - Season 1 - Episode 4
Tripp sends Nick to a vineyard in Italy to get information about his father's death. Nick decides to bring Lisa along to spend some time with her away from the Darlings but Freddy and Karen are following them everywhere they go. After Leticia admits she was unfaithful to him, Tripp decides to find out if all of his children are really his.
#40 - The Tortoise and the Hair
Greek - Season 3 - Episode 14
Casey is ready to discuss the future with a resistant Cappie, and the situation isn't helped by handsome Washington politician Joel (Sam Page), who encourages Casey to envision a potential career in politics after she volunteers to help him with his voter registration campaign at the Cyprus Rhodes campus. Find out if Cappie is ready to grow up or if he will fall behind.
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#41 - The Mommy's Curse
Northern Exposure - Season 6 - Episode 14
When Maggie's mother and her male friend, whom dies, come to visit, she realizes that her luck with men runs in the family. Maurice becomes jealous of Holling's friendship with Phil. Ruth-Anne and Walt's relationship is put to the test, when she has him help her out in the store.
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#42 - A Cup of Joel
Northern Exposure - Season 5 - Episode 9
Chris suffers an anxiety attack during the written part of the exam, when he decides to become a pilot. Holling and Ruth-Anne's friendship undergoes a strain when a diary that Ed has found shows that his grandfather ate hers during the blizzard of 1897. Joel is in search the thief of forty dollars in petty cash.
#43 - Unspoken Truths
Everwood - Season 2 - Episode 16
Ephram and Bright conspire to get Ephram a fake I.D. so that he can get into a bar to see Madison perform with her band. Meanwhile, Nina leans on Andy for emotional support after she is served with divorce papers, but the genuine affection between the two raises a red flag for Linda; Harold and Rose (guest star Merrilyn Gann) schedule a meeting with Amy's guidance counselor after receiving her less-than-stellar report card. Finally, Tommy (guest star Paul Wasilewski) takes Amy to a party where she finds closure over the loss of Colin (guest Mike Erwin), but the evening takes a life-threatening turn.
#44 - Camp Buy Me Love
Greek - Season 3 - Episode 18
Casey and Cappie get a surprise visit from Cappie's parents, April and Tobias who proceed to invite the couple to join them on a camping trip. While at first reluctant, Casey decides to go, in hopes that they may be able to encourage Cappie to choose a major and graduate with her. But she quickly learns that his parents are free-loving hippies who think Cappie should just relax and continue to enjoy his college experience.
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#45 - You Will Not Escape
Switched at Birth - Season 3 - Episode 19
Looking for a distraction, Daphne organizes a senior ditch day for her Carlton classmates, but things get out of hand. Bay meets with Angelo’s doctor to discuss their family medical history. Meanwhile, Kathryn brings Regina to her book publisher’s author party in New York.
#46 - In the Blood
Criminal Minds - Season 9 - Episode 6
When the BAU investigates victims of possible ritualistic murders in Utah, clues lead them to believe that the unsub they are looking for might have a fascination with the Salem Witch Trials. Also, Garcia prepares for a "Day of the Dead" celebration at her apartment.
#48 - Bad Girls
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 3 - Episode 14
While on a mission to retrieve an amulet before a powerful demon can restore his strength with it, Faith introduces Buffy to her reckless method of slaying which leaves Buffy wanting more of the wild life; while Giles is trying to keep his cool in front of the stuffy new watcher, Wesley Wyndam-Pryce. When Faith accidentally kills the deputy mayor Allan Finch, she tries to clean up the crime but when Buffy confronts her about her actions, she simply replies "I don't care."
#49 - The End of Innocence
The O.C. - Season 3 - Episode 3
Ryan. Marissa. A romantic beach hut. You do the math. Meanwhile, the math in Caleb's will is easy: Julie gets zilch, Kirsten gets nada. Caleb was broke - and that adds up to a new dynamic for the Cohens, Coopers and The Newport Group.
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#50 - The Way We Were
The O.C. - Season 2 - Episode 2
The boys are back. Every status is quo. Except: Summer won't kiss and make up, Ryan catches Marissa in a clinch, the DA busts Caleb, Hailey bails and the remodellers are like a wrecking crew. Home sweet chaos.