The BEST episodes directed by Norman Buckley
#1 - Sweet Tooth
Charmed (2018) - Season 1 - Episode 3
With the instruction of Harry, the sisters are put through witch lessons, so they are able to properly practice their magic. However, when Macy learns of a mysterious death in her lab from Galvin, she informs her sisters and together, they devise a plan to suss out the demon. Trying to speed the plan along, Mel uses her magic irresponsibly leaving Harry no choice but to constrain her, which creates tension between them. Meanwhile, Maggie continues to struggle at balancing her two worlds – her sorority one and her witch one – especially after she volunteers to throw a Halloween party at her house.
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#2 - Enter the Professor
Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists - Season 1 - Episode 10
In the aftermath of a shocking event, Ali, Mona and the Perfectionists try to pick up the pieces of their lives. However, new information is uncovered which makes them question everything they think they know.
#3 - Lie Together, Die Together
Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists - Season 1 - Episode 9
On the night of a school gala, the gang is convinced they know who killed Nolan and set out to prove it. However, Dana continues to complicate their lives by exposing a critical secret between the Perfectionists.
#4 - Along Comes Mary
Pretty Little Liars - Season 7 - Episode 5
Jenna returns to Rosewood and befriends another one of the Liars’ enemies, making her the PLLs’ number one suspect for Uber A. In order to leave the psychiatric hospital, Ali must be released into the care of a relative, leaving her under the suspicious watch of Mary Drake. Spencer enlists Hanna’s help to search for Caleb as he’s missing in action. Aria and Emily stumble upon a secret apartment they hope will lead them to more answers.
#5 - Adoption Day
The Fosters (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 21
Stef and Mike are faced with the repercussions of a shocking revelation, and the fallout could destroy lives and relationships. Callie contemplates her upcoming adoption and Brandon’s frustration leads him to make another regrettable decision. Mariana supports a friend with a difficult decision, and Jesus resolves to make a change for the better as he manages his ADHD. Jude gets asked out on a date.
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#6 - Street Rats
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 6 - Episode 5
In a flashback to Agrabah, Princess Jasmine recruits Aladdin to help her recover a secret weapon capable of breaking Jafar's hold on the Sultan and saving the city from ruin. Their quest takes them to the Cave of Wonders where Aladdin's fate is revealed. In Storybrooke, the Evil Queen tricks Hook and the Charmings and forces Emma to reveal her secret in an effort to divide the family. While the Evil Queen pampers Zelena, elsewhere in town, Regina and our heroes scramble to learn what became of Aladdin.
#7 - Sepulveda
Melrose Place (2009) - Season 1 - Episode 17
David’s new role as a restaurant owner is put to the test after he loses some of his wait staff on the day an important food critic has come to review Coal. In an effort to get David to forgive her, Lauren pitches in as a waitress and hostess and helps him out of his jam. Ella wants to hack into the WPK files to erase the fake evidence against her for embezzlement, but Jonah strongly disagrees with her tactics, so she looks to David for help. With Drew’s help, Riley throws a fundraiser for her education foundation but when Drew tries to increase the donations by auctioning off a date with Riley, things go awry after Drew and Jonah get into a bidding war.
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#8 - I Heard a Rumor
The Carrie Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 7
Carrie is shocked when she reads a nasty rumor about her in a New York City gossip rag, but Samantha has a plan to set the record straight. Walt steps in when Bennet feels taken advantage of at Interview. Mouse, worried that she and boyfriend West are stuck in a rut, does something very risqué. Meanwhile, when Maggie experiences a medical emergency, Sebastian is forced to reach out to the one person who can help.
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The Fosters (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 1
it’s a big day for Callie as her future with the Fosters hinges on the revelation that Donald is not her birth father. What happens next could threaten to separate Callie and Jude once again. Brandon struggles to recover and come to terms with his guilt over sleeping with Dani, and big questions still remain about what Mike was up to the night Ana disappeared. Meanwhile, Jesus and Emma’s relationship impacts Emma’s standing with her teammates, which causes tension between them. Mariana has made a big change, much to Stef’s dismay.
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#10 - The Gremlin and the Fixer
Stitchers - Season 3 - Episode 6
After an engineer ends up dead, his colleague and work rival becomes a suspect. However, upon examining some stitches, Kirsten and the team uncover that he was a part of an underground gaming club. The team must juggle saving a falling satellite while Cameron takes a walk on the wild side when he infiltrates the gaming ring to get close to another suspect.
#11 - Chuck Versus the First Kill
Chuck - Season 2 - Episode 20
After Chuck's father Steve is kidnapped by Fulcrum, Chuck learns the only chance he has to find him is by putting his trust and life into the hands of the person he trusts the least—his ex-girlfriend Jill Roberts. Meanwhile, the Buy More team tries to sabotage Emmett’s corporate evaluation.
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#12 - Dangerous Curve Ahead
Rizzoli & Isles - Season 7 - Episode 2
The entire Boston Police Department searches for Alice Sands; the team investigates a suspicious car crash; a new romance blossoms.
#13 - Someone's Little Sister
The Fosters (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 10
In an effort to help Rita with a dilemma involving Girls United, Callie calls in a favor from her wealthy biological father, Robert Quinn. But an unexpected betrayal threatens to derail the new bond she's forging with the Quinns. Meanwhile, the pressure Connor faces from his father to end his friendship with Jude intensifies and leads Lena to make a life-changing decision. The tension mounts between Brandon and Lou, despite their bandmate Mat's warnings against drama. And a visit with someone from his past makes Jesus see his relationship with Hayley in a whole new light.
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#14 - Murderjuana
Rizzoli & Isles - Season 6 - Episode 14
A security guard foils a robbery when he kills one of the robbers, despite being wounded himself. Jane and Maura work together to solve the case after the search for the robber's accomplice raises some puzzling questions. Jane continues her quest to protect Maura and Angela. But is the price too high?
#15 - There is My Heart
Switched at Birth - Season 4 - Episode 10
Intent on making their relationship work, Bay surprises Emmett with a visit to Los Angeles while he’s shooting his first big class project. Daphne is distraught with her performance in school and the idea of letting Bay and her family down. Kathryn and Toby get the chance to have their musical produced. Meanwhile, Regina is shocked by Eric’s reaction to a buyout offer on the coffeeshop.
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The Fosters (2013) - Season 3 - Episode 18
During a rehearsal for Brandon and Mat’s “Romeo and Juliet” musical, Zoe tells Nick that Mariana cheated on Mat when they dated, causing Mariana to fear that Nick will end their relationship. Callie serves as a character witness for her friend Daphne, who is desperately trying to get her daughter back. Meanwhile, Jesus and Mariana want to help their birth father.
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#17 - Ex-Husbands and Wives
Gossip Girl - Season 3 - Episode 21
When things get tense between Rufus and Will, Rufus is made to feel like an outsider in his own family. After many failed attempts, Chuck makes one last grand gesture to reconcile with Blair.
#18 - What Storm Is This That Blows So?
Star-Crossed - Season 1 - Episode 10
A hurricane suddenly hits the town and everyone is trapped inside the school. Teri drugs Roman, which leaves him very paranoid and very angry. While drugged he says some very hurtful things to Emery that alter their relationship. Taylor convinces Drake that they should go public as a couple. However, when Grayson overhears the couple talking, he blackmails Drake into breaking up with Taylor. Meanwhile, Julia turns to Emery for help after Eva threatens her.
#19 - Burden of Proof (1)
Rizzoli & Isles - Season 5 - Episode 12
A notable county prosecutor is arrested for murder; when Angela hears that Maura is planning to meet Jack's daughter, she sets out to educate Maura about the interests of children today.
#20 - The Goodbye Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl - Season 2 - Episode 25
Gossip Girl decides to liven things up at graduation by sending out a shocking and damaging email blast in the midst of the commencement ceremony. Lily and Rufus struggle to repair their relationship.
#21 - Miss Me x 100
Pretty Little Liars - Season 5 - Episode 5
The day has finally arrived — Alison’s first day back at Rosewood High, and neither the PLLs nor Alison are really ready for it. Determined to put on a brave face, Alison returns to also help heal the damage she did years ago. But are apologies enough for those who Alison has hurt in the past? Not if Mona and her army have anything to say about it. Meanwhile, Caleb and an old foe return to Rosewood.
#22 - The Freshman
Gossip Girl - Season 3 - Episode 2
Blair starts her first day at NYU and Georgina is assigned as her roommate. Serena recruits Carter to help her get even with Chuck.
#23 - Christmas Past
The Fosters (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 11
As Callie and Jude spend their first Christmas with the Fosters, Callie feels the sting of still being an official foster kid while Jude’s guilt over having been adopted has him overcompensating. Stef feels that Grandma Sharon’s gift giving is excessive, especially when she learns where the money is coming from. Lena must face her own bias against another family member. Meanwhile, Jesus enters the neighborhood house decorating competition and is accused of cheating by his neighbor Mr. Nesbit.
#24 - Class Action Satisfaction
Rizzoli & Isles - Season 3 - Episode 11
When a man having breakfast in the Division 1 Café dies from poisoning, Jane and the team must quickly find the source as Angela and the irascible Stanley both come under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Tommy wants proof that he’s the biological father of Lydia’s baby as she returns to take the baby back. And Detective Korsak is reunited with one of his ex-wives.
#25 - You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
Rizzoli & Isles - Season 4 - Episode 16
A senator's daughter is found murdered; Tommy begins to slip back into old habits; Jane reveals some shocking news.
#26 - Human/Need/Desire
Switched at Birth - Season 2 - Episode 6
Bay throws an Anti-Valentine's Day party, inviting both her hearing and deaf friends, which leads to a heated confrontation between Noah and Travis. Angelo and Lana call a truce long enough to chaperone the event. Meanwhile, Regina butts heads with John and Kathryn over how to handle the situation with Daphne and the food truck.
#27 - Saturday
The Fosters (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 6
The Fosters invite Ernesto and Sofia Rivera to dinner, and Stef worries that they will subjugate Jesus to views that disapprove of his non-traditional family. To make matters worse, Stef's conservative father, Frank, shows up and the family dinner threatens to turn into an all-out moral debate. Meanwhile, Callie attends a group therapy session for foster children and meets someone with a connection to her past - a past that will come back to haunt her. Wyatt holds a destructive party at his childhood home, which is under foreclosure, and Callie realizes he's much more hurt than he lets on. Mike shows up late to take Brandon to an important audition with a renowned piano teacher.
#28 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Pretty Little Liars - Season 4 - Episode 12
An intriguing riddle from “A” has the Liars hitting the road and heading to Ravenswood, where they are surrounded by some familiar faces. During a very special magic show, one Liar pulls a disappearing act, leaving the other three scrambling to make sure she hasn’t succumbed to “A’s” tricks. But before they can hightail it out of Ravenswood, they make a shocking discovery that proves that everything they thought they knew about “A” and the “A” team might be wrong. With this discovery, the Liars may just have started “World War A." Meanwhile, Hanna and her mother’s joyous reunion is cut short when “A’s” sights are set on a new target. And Toby uncovers some surprising information about Wren.
#29 - Much 'I Do' About Nothing
Gossip Girl - Season 1 - Episode 18
Blair takes matters into her own hands to help Serena with Georgina. Lily prepares for her wedding as it is designed to be the Upper East Side's social event of the year. Serena finally tells Dan the whole truth about her past.
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#30 - EscApe From New York
Pretty Little Liars - Season 5 - Episode 1
Aria and the Liars are reeling from Ezra’s shooting at the hands of “A.” The five girls quickly realize that as the one person who truly knows A’s identity, Ezra, is in grave danger. While Aria stands watch over Ezra at the hospital, Alison and the PLLs lay a trap to finally flush out “A” but are shocked by who is ensnared. Meanwhile, Holbrook steps up his efforts to find the girls and puts the Hastings family on alert. And as news of Alison’s resurrection spreads, Mona is not pleased.
#31 - Midnight Stitcher
Stitchers - Season 2 - Episode 5
When a young woman falls to her death with a cryptic note attached to her body, Kirsten is convinced the message is somehow tied to her own past. But when the stitch reveals the victim was brainwashed to kill movie director Roman Bain, the team ends up in a race against time to find the person responsible before someone gets seriously hurt. Meanwhile, Camille’s defense training unexpectedly reunites her with Liam
#32 - But I Am a Good Girl
Rizzoli & Isles - Season 4 - Episode 3
A body is discovered in the church at TJ's christening; Jane almost abuses her power to protect Tommy; Lydia's fiancé threatens to take custody of TJ; budget cuts cause tension at the department.
#33 - The Earth Girls Are Easy
The O.C. - Season 4 - Episode 8
Seth is clueless about what to do for New Year's Eve. Solution? Crash the Ryan-Taylor road trip to Vegas. Now add pregnancy tests, a space alien rave, thefts, misunderstandings, pursuits and a marriage proposal and it's time to welcome 2007!
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#34 - The Art of Painting
Switched at Birth - Season 1 - Episode 18
Regina has a display at an art gallery. Daphne and Wilke lead a tour at Buckner Hall for several boosters. She's supposed to be talking up the school, but her focus goes elsewhere.
#35 - Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer
Chuck - Season 2 - Episode 5
Efficiency expert Emmett Milbarge pays the Buy More a visit to inspect the branch, while a global terrorist looks for Jeff. Chuck needs to socialize with Jeff to find out about his connection to the terrorist. Finally, it all comes down to video games and the prevention of World War III.
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#36 - The Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate
Gossip Girl - Season 1 - Episode 13
Gossip Girl has a special report that spreads like wildfire at Serena's expense. Meanwhile, Chuck and Nate fight over Blair and Dan struggles to reveal his feelings to Serena.
#37 - The Case of the Franks
The O.C. - Season 4 - Episode 13
Julie and Gordon? Or Julie and Frank? Summer and Seth? Or Summer and George? No, make that GEORGE. Mysteries of the heart (and the meddling of others) unfold as Valentine's Day nears.
#38 - Love Among the Ruins
Switched at Birth - Season 3 - Episode 12
Bay faces the consequences of her unplanned romantic encounter with Emmett. Will she break up with Tank? Will Bay and Emmett start a new life together? Meanwhile, Daphne sets out to find the person who vandalized her mom’s design studio. And Matthew continues to bully Emmett.
#39 - Chuck Versus the Cubic Z
Chuck - Season 4 - Episode 3
Chuck and Sarah's romantic mission is canceled with the arrival of Hugo Panzer and Heather Chandler. But Chuck grows more interested when the manipulative Heather claims to know a secret about his mom. Meanwhile, as Morgan prepares the Buy More for a huge video game release, he gets a surprise from Big Mike.
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#40 - Broken
NCIS: Hawai'i - Season 1 - Episode 14
While Jane is questioned following Maggie Shaw’s arrest, the rest of the team investigates a mysterious case of Marines with damaged ear canals from a weapon that emits ultrasonic waves. Also, Ernie visits his friend, Dr. Tony Lee, to identify possible suspects who had access to his classified weapon.
#41 - Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares
Pretty Little Liars - Season 2 - Episode 14
A month has passed on "Pretty Little Liars" since Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer were arrested and a lot has changed in Rosewood, and with the girls. No longer the mighty four best friends, the Liars are at each others' throats and Emily has been iced out completely. But what could have divided them so severely? Has "A" finally won the game of divide and conquer? With Emily now truly on her own, is she ripe for "A's" picking?
#42 - Shields Up
NCIS: Hawai'i - Season 2 - Episode 12
When an elite special forces Marine captain is murdered, the NCIS team finds a suspect in a really unusual place.
#43 - Never Have I Ever
The Lying Game - Season 1 - Episode 8
With tensions already high, Emma is thrown into a tailspin when her creepy foster brother, Travis, shows up from Las Vegas. Seeing he has an upper hand with Emma, Travis decides to use his knowledge of Emma's situation to his benefit. With her relationship with Ethan still strained, she has no one to turn to and forced to go along with Travis' plan if she has any hope of getting him to leave her alone. But with her old life looming over her, will this be the straw that breaks Emma's back? Meanwhile, Sutton is forced into Emma's life when she is sent back to Las Vegas.
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#44 - Songs of Innocence
Pretty Little Liars - Season 6 - Episode 2
The girls may have gotten out of the Dollhouse but what happened to them during their time of captivity has lasting effects. With worried loved ones watching over them, the PLLs are home and trying to heal, with not much success. Even with suspected tormentor Andrew in custody, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer fear they are far from safe. Meanwhile, Alison must deal with her past indiscretions and her notoriety around Rosewood.
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#45 - While You Weren't Sleeping
Gossip Girl - Season 4 - Episode 16
Blair tries to speed up her career and Serena is forced to make a difficult decision. Chuck and Lily’s relationship remains icy in the aftermath of Lily’s betrayal. Meanwhile, Eric has a drama filled 18th birthday party.
#47 - Sparks Fly
Hart of Dixie - Season 2 - Episode 9
Wade struggles with feeling like he’s a placeholder in Zoe’s life, so he decides that they should go on a date. Despite Zoe’s apprehensions, she decides to bid on Wade’s basket at the upcoming charity picnic auction, but is surprised that she is not the only one interested. Lemon mistakenly wins Lavon’s basket and decides to keep her true feelings for him to herself and instead offers some advice about his relationship with Ruby. Meanwhile, George is interested in dating Tansy and creates a basket that he hopes she will bid on.
#48 - New Haven Can Wait
Gossip Girl - Season 2 - Episode 6
After they get into a fight, Serena decides to get even with Blair. Dan discovers that none of his recommendation letters for Yale were ever submitted.
#49 - The Handmaiden's Tale
Gossip Girl - Season 1 - Episode 6
Dan finds himself torn between two girls when his childhood friend returns to New York and declares her feelings for him. At the masked ball, Blair sends Nate on a scavenger hunt.
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#50 - The Undergraduates
Gossip Girl - Season 4 - Episode 3
On her first day at Columbia, Blair attempts to gain membership into an ultra-exclusive social club. Serena begins to suspect that Juliet is intentionally sabotaging Serena's life. Rufus is worried about Dan and decides to take matters into his own hands.