The BEST episodes directed by Ralph Hemecker
#1 - Red Flag
Silk Stalkings - Season 4 - Episode 7
A woman, Heather Sinclaire, is found dead in her apartment by her roommate/lover Marci Fuller; she was killed by a blow to the head from a baseball bat. Lance and Lorenzo investigate to find that Heather and Marci worked for a service run by Atticus Dunn, called Red Flag. This service sends women on missions to test the fidelity of married or soon-to-be-married men. The two Sam's get a list of Heather's past assignments and start investigating them. Soon, they come across an open case that involved a father hiring Atticus to test the fidelity of his daughter Shannon's fiancee, Jonathan Sharp. Chris and Rita think Heather may have gotten the evidence to close the case, and was bribing Jonathan with it. Meanwhile, Eric tells Rita that he's thinking of moving to Palm Beach, and that he's falling in love with her.
#2 - Operation Mongoose (2)
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 4 - Episode 23
As Emma, her parents, Hook and Regina scramble to stop them, the Author and Gold raise the stakes by turning the tables on heroes and villains alike.
#3 - Love Never Dies
Silk Stalkings - Season 3 - Episode 7
In the world of fashion filled with greed and passion a young model's death from an overdose raises several questions. Among others: who was the middle-aged man who often watched from a distance?
#4 - Exegesis (2)
Millennium - Season 3 - Episode 2
Frank and Emma investigate a family of identical women who are apparently being killed off.
#5 - Was It Good for You Too?
Silk Stalkings - Season 2 - Episode 14
A woman who names herself Diana - according to Ancient Greek Mythology - phones the radio host Melissa Cassidy announcing to hunt and trap down a man to kill him while having sex with him.
#6 - Final Judgement
Renegade - Season 1 - Episode 3
Reno races the police to capture a hired killer in order to determine if the man has information on Reno's case--and to stop him from murdering a judge.
#7 - Heartless
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 6 - Episode 7
In a flashback to the Enchanted Forest, Bandit Snow dodges a bounty hunter known as the Woodcutter while shepherd David goes on a fateful journey to sell his family’s farm. In Storybrooke, the Evil Queen threatens to destroy the town and everyone in it unless Snow and David surrender their hearts. As Emma, Hook and Henry prepare to defend Storybrooke, Snow, David and Regina search for a magical sapling created by the first spark of true love. Regina uses Gold’s and the Evil Queen’s burgeoning romance against them, and Zelena offers Belle some friendly advice.
#8 - Leaving Storybrooke
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 7 - Episode 22
Wish Rumple’s evil plan is revealed and Regina realizes the only hope to stop him is by turning Wish Henry from his path for vengeance. Meanwhile, Tilly and Margot try to get help in Storybrooke. With his hope of ever being reunited with Belle fading, Weaver struggles to find a way to defeat his evil alter ego; and when Rogers’ life is threatened, he is faced with the ultimate sacrifice. Series Finale.
#9 - Siege Perilous
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 5 - Episode 3
In Camelot, the heroes feverishly work to free Merlin. Determined to help Emma, David embarks on a quest to retrieve a magical relic that Regina could use to communicate with the imprisoned sorcerer, but, when David leaves, Arthur insists on joining him because the dangers ahead are greater than he can imagine. Meanwhile, Mary Margaret discovers the fate of her old friend Lancelot. Back in Storybrooke, Arthur seeks David's help to catch a thief who threatens the safety of the citizens of Camelot. Across town, Emma reaches out to a conflicted Hook as she sets about her plan to draw Excalibur from the stone.
#10 - Maelstrom
Witchblade - Season 1 - Episode 6
Sara races against a ticking clock to save Conchobar when he's kidnapped and used as bait by an anti-terrorist group intent on arresting his brother for past IRA involvement. In the end, the battle for Conchobar's life becomes a battle for the Witchblade.
#11 - The Man in the Yellow Suit
The Flash (2014) - Season 1 - Episode 9
Barry finds himself face-to-face with his nemesis, the man in the yellow suit, a.k.a. Reverse-Flash, who killed his mother. Barry is frustrated when the Reverse-Flash escapes, but Dr. Wells and Cisco come up with a plan to trap him. All they need is bait, so they turn to Dr. Tina McGee from Mercury Labs to help. Meanwhile, it’s Christmas at the West household and Iris is in full holiday cheer. Eddie gives her a surprising gift but also leaves her with a question that could change her life. Joe joins the search for the man in yellow and ends up in the crossfire. Caitlin finds Ronnie.
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#12 - Irreconcilable Differences
Silk Stalkings - Season 2 - Episode 11
The photographer Solonge is making friends with Erika Bunch, but it turns out to be short-lived as she finds her dead body early next morning.
#13 - Lily
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 4 - Episode 20
Emma's potential for darkness is looming over everyone, but when Emma realizes Maleficent's daughter Lily is in fact her closest friend from her foster care days, she resolves to find Lily and reunite her with her mother. Regina joins forces with Emma and together they set out to track down Lily and to warn Robin about Zelena. However, neither of them is prepared for the harsh realities they'll encounter in the outside world. Meanwhile, in Storybrooke, Gold faces a crisis involving Belle. In a foster care flashback, things are looking up for young Emma with her new family until Lily's appearance threatens to destabilize everything.
#14 - Pretty in Blue
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 7 - Episode 8
In an attempt to prevent a distressed Alice from running away, Henry and Ella follow her into Wonderland. Once there, Henry realizes that Ella has a surprising connection to this strange world. In Hyperion Heights, Jacinda reconnects with an old friend in a last ditch effort to regain custody of Lucy, but her decision to enlist outside help could put a strain on her burgeoning relationship with Henry.
#15 - The Bear and the Bow
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 5 - Episode 6
In a Camelot flashback, a chance encounter with Merlin, David, Hook, and Belle gives Merida new hope in her quest to save her brothers from the usurping clans of DunBroch. Unwilling to leave anything up to fate, Merida takes Belle along on a dangerous journey that culminates with an invaluable lesson in bravery. In Storybrooke, Regina, Mary Margaret, and David discover the spell that would allow one of Merlin's chosen to communicate with him, but when Arthur fails to reach the missing sorcerer, the heroes grow suspicious. Meanwhile, Emma commands Merida to kill Belle in hopes of forcing Mr. Gold's heroic transformation. With Merida unable to disobey Emma's orders, Gold must find the courage to fight for Belle's life or risk losing her forever.
#16 - Hyperion Heights
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 7 - Episode 1
Henry leaves Storybrooke in search of his own story. Years later in another realm, he encounters a troubled Cinderella, changing the trajectory of his quest forever. When Cinderella’s evil step-mother, Lady Tremaine, poses a threat, Henry discovers that following his heart will require him to make more difficult choices than he ever could have imagined. Years later, a young Lucy finds a disillusioned Henry at his home in Seattle, determined to make him remember his true self in order to defeat the curse afflicting the fairytale characters of “Hyperion Heights.”
#17 - The Eighth Witch
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 7 - Episode 10
When Drizella threatens the realm with a dark curse, Henry and Ella take extreme actions to protect Lucy and the others; and Regina is forced into making an unimaginable choice. In Hyperion Heights, Roni recruits Henry to travel to San Francisco to search for her sister, but when he learns Lucy has fallen unconscious, Henry rushes to be by her side. Meanwhile, Gothel earns the trust of Anastasia and the consequences of their budding relationship could prove to be fatal.
#18 - The Final Battle (2)
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 6 - Episode 22
With Fairy Tale Land crumbling around them, the characters race to save their stories, and Gold and Fiona face off in a fateful confrontation.
#19 - Legends of Today (1)
The Flash (2014) - Season 2 - Episode 8
Vandal Savage arrives in Central City and sets his sights on Kendra Saunders. After Vandal attacks Kendra and Cisco, they turn to Barry for help. Realizing how dangerous Vandal is, Barry takes Kendra to Star City and asks Oliver and team to hide her until he can figure out how to stop Vandal. However, things quickly go from bad to worse when a man with wings AKA Hawkman shows up and flies off with Kendra. Meanwhile, Harrison develops a serum to make Barry run faster and asks Jay to test it out. Legends of Yesterday” picks up where “Legends of Today” left off with our heroes returned to Central City in hopes of preventing Vandal Savage (Casper Crump) from killing the latest reincarnations of Hawkgirl (Ciara Renée) and Hawkman (Falk Hentschel). As both Hawkman and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) attempt to help Kendra remember the hero she once was Oliver (Stephen Amell) becomes distracted by the sighting of an old girlfriend (Anna Hopkins) and a young boy he correctly suspects may be his son.
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#20 - Transcendence
Witchblade - Season 1 - Episode 11
Sara's unlikely protector surfaces with a life-threatening passion to watch over her that leads to irrevocable consequences. Sara has no choice but to accept the destiny that comes with wielding the gauntlet and use it to regain what she has lost. But every gain has its price. True to the words of the Witchblade's past wielders, "Nothing is as it seems". A startling discovery about Dante and his team of corrupt cops lead to a suspenseful showdown between the rising warrior and a band of enemies that she must conquer before her father's killer is revealed.
#21 - Tricksters
The Flash (2014) - Season 1 - Episode 17
A copycat killer who goes by the name “The Trickster” starts setting off bombs in Central City. In order to stop the villain, Barry and Joe meet with the original Trickster, a criminal mastermind named James Jesse, who has been imprisoned for 20 years. Things quickly go from bad to worse when the Tricksters unite and take Henry prisoner. Meanwhile, Iris asks Eddie for help with a case and flashbacks show how Harrison Wells came up with the idea for the particle accelerator.
#22 - The Sacrifice
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 10
Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on Damon to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion. Jeremy's reckless attempt to help Bonnie retrieve the moonstone lands him in a life-threatening position and forces Stefan to put himself in danger. Bonnie and Luka form a closer connection. Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, where she makes a discovery that leaves them both terrified.
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#23 - Smash the Mirror (2)
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 4 - Episode 9
Robin Hood has a clue that could point Regina to the author of the fairy-tale book, and Regina teams up with David and Mary to find Emma.
#24 - Silver Linings
Blue Bloods - Season 12 - Episode 20
Danny and Jamie join forces with their nephew, Joe Hill, when Jamie and Joe’s search for an undocumented teenage girl who has been sex-trafficked, converges with Danny and Baez’s investigation into the murder of a woman in witness protection. Also, Frank and Erin butt heads when Frank calls out the District Attorney’s office for instituting a new rule that classifies armed robbery as a misdemeanor, a mandate that has immediate ramifications for Eddie and her partner.
#25 - Drawing Dead
Blue Bloods - Season 4 - Episode 7
When an officer is accused of using excessive force on a suspect, Frank finds his department under scrutiny from the community and the mayor. Meanwhile, Danny and Baez investigate the murder of a Wall Street securities trader who was deep in debt due to a gambling addition.
#26 - S.O.B.
Silk Stalkings - Season 1 - Episode 3
A man winds up dead on the beach, so Chris goes to search the deceased's office. While there, Lorenzo finds a date book with the entry "S.O.B." and a roll of film. Chris and Rita go to the house belonging to some people in one of the undeveloped pictures. While there, they see the dead man's watch. The two cops decide to investigate a yacht called the "S.O.B.", where they gain more clues as to the murderer, the way he did it, and why.
#27 - Souls of the Departed
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 5 - Episode 12
Emma, Regina, Mary Margaret, David, Robin, Henry and Gold arrive in the Underworld, on a mission to rescue Hook, only to discover that their search will be more difficult than they had anticipated. The inhabitants of the Underworld — all souls with unfinished business and many with quite personal vendettas — hound our heroes at every turn. Meanwhile, in an Enchanted Forest flashback, a familiar face from the Evil Queen’s past returns to present Regina with the perfect birthday gift.
#28 - There's No Place Like Home
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 3 - Episode 22
In the conclusion of two-part episode that serves as the season three finale, Emma and Hook must find a way to return to Storybrooke, but in their quest to return, they have to find a way not to interfere or tamper with the events that lead up to the first curse, or else they risk altering the entire timeline, and could end up warping the future existence of everyone involved, including Emma, Hook, as well as Emma's family back in present-day Storybrooke.
#29 - Queen of Hearts
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 2 - Episode 9
Hook and Cora face off with Emma and Mary Margaret in a race for the compass; Mr. Gold and Regina plan to kill anyone who enters the portal.
#30 - Going Home
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 3 - Episode 11
The race is on to stop Pan from enacting another curse on the residents of Storybrooke, which could kill every living soul in town.
#31 - Fear No Evil
Blue Bloods - Season 14 - Episode 3
Frank grapples with the personal loss of his best friend and how best to help Tess Ross, the daughter of his best friend, when she lands in jail; Jaime and his nephew, Joe Hill, race against the clock to reunite a trafficking victim with her sister.
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#32 - Hydra
Numb3rs - Season 6 - Episode 5
The team attempts to find the daughter of a geneticist who they suspect was kidnapped by the unstable mother. However, they become concerned about the case when they find evidence that suggests the young girl was a clone. Meanwhile, Charlie and Amita discuss having kids and Liz reveals a dark secret.
#33 - Ripple Effect
Blue Bloods - Season 9 - Episode 13
A medium approaches Danny and Baez claiming to know what happened to a woman who was found dead of an apparent suicide. Also, Jamie and Eddie help a woman who bought cheap insulin online that nearly killed her son; Frank goes against the wishes of the archbishop to take down a man he believes is laundering money from a charity; and Erin’s ex-husband asks her for help with an assault and robbery case.
#34 - Your Six
Blue Bloods - Season 8 - Episode 20
When Danny resorts to asking his incarcerated archenemy, Victor Lugo, for help locating a dangerous criminal who escaped from prison, Lugo refuses to assist unless he’s allowed to accompany them on the pursuit. Also, Frank subtly tries to convince Jamie to take the sergeant’s test, and Erin’s plan to go on a date with her ex-husband causes friction between her and Anthony.
#35 - True Blue
Blue Bloods - Season 12 - Episode 4
Jamie faces backlash from fellow officers, when he partners with Erin and Anthony to investigate an underground bar the NYPD and FDNY use to hide their criminal indiscretions. Eddie’s partner considers leaving the force. Danny and Baez investigate a student’s murder at a prestigious private school. Frank addresses an issue of police brutality regarding Baker’s husband.
#36 - Abducted (2)
Body of Proof - Season 3 - Episode 2
In conclusion of the two-part Season 3 premiere, Megan discovers why the serial killer targeted war veterans, but must keep the information to herself or risk the life of her daughter, who is being held hostage by the assassin. Meanwhile, District Attorney Dan Russell has a run-in with Kate.
#37 - Self-Cleaning Oven
NYC 22 - Season 1 - Episode 5
Yoda's reminded of his days as a rookie when a drug lord he helped put away is paroled. Tony and Kenny find themselves raiding a house of prostitution. Ahmad and White House come to the aid of a charming con man who's on the run from a loan shark.
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#38 - Guest Starring John Noble
DC's Legends of Tomorrow - Season 3 - Episode 17
With the timeline barely stable, the Legends must tackle two anachronisms at the same time to try and keep Mallus at bay. Sara and Rip team up to stop Grodd from going after a particular target leaving Nate and Wally to stop Amaya from changing her future. Meanwhile, the Legends think they have found a way to destroy Mallus, but they will have to create an uneasy alliance with one of their enemies.
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#39 - Most Wanted
Blue Bloods - Season 5 - Episode 6
Frank and Danny are determined to put away an international felon who repeatedly manages to walk away from murder charges, but they struggle to come up with the necessary evidence to earn a conviction. Erin debates going into private practice when she looks into college costs for Nicky. Danny butts heads with his new boss.
#40 - Powder Burn
Silk Stalkings - Season 1 - Episode 20
Hutch goes undercover as a Jamaican drug dealer, in order to stop a gun-runner and drug kingpin. Meanwhile, Rita tries to work out her relationship with an old flame, who wants to rekindle their old romance.
#41 - Two-Faced
Blue Bloods - Season 9 - Episode 17
Frank’s longtime friend Lenny reveals to him that an upcoming exposé will air some of the NYPD’s dirty laundry. Also, Erin must decide how to charge a doctor whose experimental treatments led to the death of his terminally ill daughter; Danny and Baez investigate the mysterious overdose of a promising artist; and Jamie follows a lead about a corrupt officer in his precinct.
#42 - Collateral Damage
Blue Bloods - Season 2 - Episode 21
Danny and Jackie investigate the suspicious murder of a high rolling investor, who had injuries from a fight, but no marks on his hands. Meanwhile, Frank puts Jamie under house arrest, when the Sanfino family put out a hit on “Jimmy Reardon”.
#43 - Cabin in the Woods
Kindred: The Embraced - Season 1 - Episode 8
Julian hasn't been out of San Francisco in seven years. So when Caitlin asks him to go away with her for the weekend, Julian leaves Archon in charge and goes with her sans bodyguards to Manzanita Springs in Sonoma County where Caitlin has secured a secluded cabin in the woods. Unbeknown to Julian, the sole survivor of that bloodbath, a Brujah named Cameron, has reunited with the three remaining Manzanita Springs Brujah and has plans to take over Eddie's seat on the San Francisco conclave.
#44 - Behind the Smile
Blue Bloods - Season 10 - Episode 3
Frank's esteem for an old friend and late socialite proves to be a mistake when her son threatens to publicly reveal who she really was. Jamie asks Erin for help apprehending a perp who shot at him after learning she chose not to send him to prison six months ago. Eddie clashes with her new boss. Danny drags Baez into a case involving a suspicious grieving couple.
#45 - The Chicago Way
DC's Legends of Tomorrow - Season 2 - Episode 8
When a new Time Aberration is discovered by the Legends, they find themselves headed to 1927 Chicago. The Legends quickly realize that they have been set up by Eobard Thawne, Damien Darhk and the newest member of the Legion of Doom, Malcolm Merlyn. While everyone is trying to help fix what they think is the mission, Jax encourages a reluctant Stein to share his secret with the other Legends. Stein is taken captive and Sara must make the tough choice of either stopping the Legion of Doom or saving Stein. Meanwhile, Rory gets an unexpected visitor and is not sure how to handle it.
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#46 - New York Minute
Blue Bloods - Season 14 - Episode 14
Danny and Baez scrutinize an art gallery suspected of selling counterfeit pieces after a detective investigating the establishment is murdered.
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#47 - Paradox
The Flash (2014) - Season 3 - Episode 2
Barry realizes the effects from Flashpoint are much greater than he thought. Meanwhile, Barry meets new co-worker Julian Albert and is surprised by Julian’s immediate disdain for Barry.
#48 - Critical Condition
Blue Bloods - Season 2 - Episode 3
Three men attempt to rob a bank and Danny discovers that one of attempted robbers is a former cop. Also, Jamie works with Luisa Sosa, his new partner.
#49 - Guardian Angels
Blue Bloods - Season 11 - Episode 11
Frank takes matters into his own hands to save Gormley's career when complaints against him become public knowledge; Danny and Baez learn to be allies when the transgender community comes under attack.
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#50 - Land of the Lost
DC's Legends of Tomorrow - Season 2 - Episode 13
After capturing Rip, he forces the Waverider to crash, leaving the Legends stuck 70 million years in the past. Ray leads Amaya and Nate to recover a vital piece of the ship. In an effort to get the “good” Rip back, Rory suggests they enter Rip’s mind, but what Sara and Jax discover in his subconscious is not pleasant and they must fight evil versions of themselves. Meanwhile, Nate and Amaya continue to get closer, but it could cause serious ramifications.