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 - 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?
#3 - 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.
#5 - 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.
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#6 - The Brotherhood
Silk Stalkings - Season 1 - Episode 9
A young girl is found dead by a jogging schoolmate, but Chris and Rita think it is a ""silver platter homicide."" Soon, the evidence shows that the girl was gang-raped. In order to stop the killers, Rita goes undercover as a college student.
#7 - 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.
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#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.
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#9 - 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.
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#10 - 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.
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#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 - 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.
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#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
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#15 - 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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#16 - 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.
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#17 - Exegesis (2)
Millennium - Season 3 - Episode 2
Frank and Emma investigate a family of identical women who are apparently being killed off.
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#18 - The Miller's Daughter
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 2 - Episode 16
Cora and Regina try to overpower Mr. Gold; dark magic tempts Mary Margaret; Rumplestiltskin offers his services to Cora.
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#19 - 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.
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#20 - A Curious Thing
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 3 - Episode 19
Zelena threatens to kill Henry if Hook - whose lips have been cursed by the Wicked Witch -- doesn't proceed with kissing Emma, which will drain all of her magical powers away, and things begin to heat up between Regina and Robin Hood. Meanwhile, back in the Fairy Tale Land that was during the past year, Snow and Charming go in search of Glinda, The Good Witch of the South, to see if she can help them defeat Zelena, and the curse that will ultimately send the Fairy Tale characters back to Storybrooke is cast -- but from an unlikely source.
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#21 - Blackout
Blue Bloods - Season 9 - Episode 4
When New York City experiences a major blackout, cops scramble to contain the resulting chaos, and Frank uncovers some unpleasant truths about his department in the aftermath. Also, Jamie and Eddie question the line between work and their relationship, and Danny and Baez race to question the subject of a murder investigation before she gets tipped off by her ex-boyfriend.
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#22 - 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.
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#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
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#25 - 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.
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#26 - 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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#27 - 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.
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#28 - Heroes and Villains
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 4 - Episode 12
In the aftermath of the Snow Queen’s spell, our heroes try to pick up the pieces and Regina has to make a difficult choice. Hook’s fate hangs in the balance as Gold’s quest for power threatens everything he holds dear. And, in the Enchanted Forest flashback, an intrusion during Belle's stay at Rumplestiltskin's dark castle will wreak havoc in both the past and the future.
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#29 - 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.
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#30 - The Heart of the Truest Believer
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 3 - Episode 1
Unfriendly mermaids threaten those searching for Henry in Neverland; Henry and another escapee from Peter Pan's encampment go on the run; a still-recovering Neal travels the enchanted forest with Mulan in search of Emma's and Henry's fates.
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#31 - Broken
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 2 - Episode 1
As fairytale characters awaken from Queen Regina's curse, they are not transported back to their home; Prince Phillip and his traveling companion realize they will be facing a deadly foe.
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#32 - 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.
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#33 - 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.
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#34 - 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.
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#35 - 7:15 A.M.
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 1 - Episode 10
Mary Margaret and David continue to grapple with their unrequited love, and Emma and Regina grow suspicious over a mysterious new stranger in town. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Snow White yearns to ease her breaking heart as Prince Charming’s wedding to King Midas’s daughter approaches.
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#36 - 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.
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#37 - 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.
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#38 - Hat Trick
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 1 - Episode 17
While searching for a missing Mary Margaret, Emma is kidnapped by a man whose affinity for hats has him teetering on the edge of madness. Meanwhile, viewers will be transported outside of the fairytale land that was for the first time when the Evil Queen persuades a skillful man of magic to come work for her one last time and travel to Wonderland in order to help steal something from the Queen of Hearts.
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#39 - 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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#40 - 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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#41 - A Tale of Two Sisters
Once Upon a Time (2011) - Season 4 - Episode 1
A scared and confused Elsa from Arendelle finds herself in Storybrooke and creates a powerful snow monster for protection. Regina wonders if her relationship with Robin Hood has been completely quashed now that Marian's back in the picture. Elsa's sister wants to complete their parent's fateful journey and discover if their quest may have held the secret to containing Elsa's out of control ice powers.
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#42 - The Man Who Saved Central City
The Flash (2014) - Season 2 - Episode 1
Barry is still struggling to forgive himself for Eddie’s death. Concerned about putting his friends in danger, Barry has pushed everyone away and has chosen to protect the city on his own. When a meta-human named Atom Smasher attacks the city, Iris tells Barry that he needs to let his friends help him protect the citizens of Central City. Meanwhile, Cisco helps Joe with his Meta Task Force.
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#43 - 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.
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#44 - 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.
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#45 - 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.
#46 - 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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#47 - 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.
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#48 - 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.
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#49 - 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.
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#50 - 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”.
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