The BEST episodes directed by Timothy Busfield
#1 - A Stop at Willoughby
Thirtysomething - Season 4 - Episode 21
The stress of working at DAA becomes too much for Michael.
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#2 - Charlotte and Wilbur
Ed - Season 3 - Episode 4
Carol's father returns from Florida in time for his birthday party, unaware that she's engaged. When she finally springs the news on him, he's hurt that she's marrying someone he's never even met. At his birthday party, he gives Carol and Dennis the cold shoulder and refuses to speak to her or accept her apology. When she goes to his house to explain, she is shocked to discover that her father remarried a year earlier without telling her. Carol goes ballistic until she finds out that her father may be sick. When she asks him, he denies it. Finally, he visits her and they talk about how they have tried to protect each other ever since her mother died. He finally admits that he's scared and asks Carol to come with him to his doctor's appointment, where they get good news. Warren freaks out about the unfairness of the SAT system and mounts a one-man protest he calls ""Pencils Down!"". After several fruitless attempts to be taken seriously and enroll anyone else in his boycott, he finally fa
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#3 - Nevada Day (1)
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - Season 1 - Episode 7
Studio 60 staff must travel to Nevada to free Tom from jail in time for the show. Meanwhile, a judge who doesn't care for the show complicates matters.
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#4 - Last Chance
Ed - Season 2 - Episode 22
Ed wrestles with his nervousness about taking what he believes to be his last chance to tell Carol exactly how he feels after he discovers that she and Dennis are going away for the summer together and that Dennis plans to propose during the trip; Warren and Mark compete for Diane's affection; Stuckeyvillians vie for the title of ""The Most Talented Person in Stuckeyville"".
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#5 - Frankie
Ed - Season 3 - Episode 11
As Ed takes the case of a injured high school football player who's suing another player for unnecessary roughness, he meets an enthusiastic law school graduate eager for a job; Eli helps Warren and Diane give Mark his last great meal before surgery; Molly does her best to be the coolest principal ever.
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#6 - The West Coast Delay
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - Season 1 - Episode 4
Matt fabricates a response to a gift sent by one of Harriet's fans while the show attempts to recover from 90 seconds of questionable material. An article about the show is approved by Jordan.
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#7 - Nevada Day (2)
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - Season 1 - Episode 8
Jack pleads with the local Nevada judge (John Goodman) to free Tom so he can make it back to the Friday night show. Meanwhile, tension heats up between Matt and Harriet on the set.
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#8 - The Harriet Dinner (1)
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - Season 1 - Episode 13
Danny and Jordan cannot get down from the roof of the theater; staff members attend a dinner honoring Harriet; Harriet and Matt's relationship begins to unravel.
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#9 - Fire and Rain
Nashville (2012) - Season 5 - Episode 11
Juliette helps Maddie navigate the wave of attention she receives after her performance at the CMT Music Awards. Zach demands the masters from Rayna and Deacon's unfinished album.
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#10 - The Lie
Secrets and Lies (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 10
Certain that he is not responsible for Tom's death, Ben tries to finally relax and enjoy the Christmas that he missed with his family -- until a shocking discovery changes his plans. Meanwhile, with the evidence having been re-tested, Cornell puts all the pieces together and prepares to make an arrest. But in the stunning conclusion, Ben makes a decision that will change his family's life forever. The nightmare is only just starting.
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#11 - Always Faithful
Las Vegas - Season 1 - Episode 23
Danny is recalled to the marines, effective in 24 hours. While he is getting his affairs in order, Mary has a visit from her father. Danny and Mary confront him together, and when he tells her that he has two little girls, she decides to tell his wife what he did to his first little girl. The casino is also dealing with counterfeit money, and Mike is at the forefront of solving the crime. There is a going away party for Danny, he asks Ed to be the executor of his will, gives his car keys to Mike and says goodbye to everybody. Finally he leaves and goes to see Mary, they make love and she tells him that she loves him. He then meets Mike and is driven through Las Vegas one last time as he leaves.
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#12 - Human Nature
Ed - Season 3 - Episode 1
Ed is forced to defend the scam artist who manipulated Mike into betting and losing $3,000 on a baseball game; Carol, still furious at Ed for kissing her before she left on her trip with Dennis, finally makes a decision about her romantic future; Kenny bowls a perfect game, then bids adieu to Stuckeyville to pursue new adventures; and Ed hires a new supervising manager for Stuckeybowl.
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#13 - Wine Tasting
Childrens Hospital - Season 5 - Episode 9
A visit from a hospital critic coincides with Sy putting on a wine tasting event and Owen agreeing to cover for Glenn that leads to trouble for all.
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#14 - The Right Thing to Do
This Is Us - Season 1 - Episode 11
Kate struggles with her feelings in the aftermath of Toby's heart attack. As William begins to spend more time with Jesse, Randall has to get used to his father's new relationship. After receiving the news they're expecting triplets, Jack and Rebecca must find a way to afford a home that can accommodate three babies. Olivia unexpectedly resurfaces, throwing both Kevin and Sloane for a loop.
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#15 - Turbulence
The Night Shift - Season 4 - Episode 5
Drew faces an emergency on his flight home when passengers become sickened. Also, some staffers participate in an obstacle-course fund-raiser hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila ("American Ninja Warrior"); Scott has an unforgettable date; TC treats a soldier.
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#16 - Keep the Faith
The Night Shift - Season 4 - Episode 7
When protestors descend on a funeral for a dear member of the night shift family, multiple veterans are injured and brought to San Antonio Memorial for treatment. A high profile politician from Drew's past triggers flashbacks to his time in Iraq. Jordan, Scott, and TC disagree on how to best provide care for the politician. Paul and Shannon must improvise while tending to Doug, a former POW. Cain and Drew treat a fearless photographer.
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#17 - Old Fashioned Day
Childrens Hospital - Season 5 - Episode 7
It's Old Fashioned Day at Childrens Hospital. And it lasts longer than a day, which allows for a conflict.
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#18 - Patient X
Without a Trace - Season 4 - Episode 12
After therapist Gina Hill disappears, the team investigates and initially suspects that one of her patients may be involved. After discussions with Gina’s fiancé and her own therapist, the team follows the trail of clues to a bartender named Vince with an unusual ability to get good women to do whatever he wants them to. Martin continues to struggle with his recovery.
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#19 - Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns
The Conners - Season 2 - Episode 13
Dan avoids coping with a death in the family, only to be confronted by it head-on. Ben and Darlene address Ben’s baby fever and have “the talk.” The Lunch Box is officially open for business, and Dwight gets the jitters when he has to fill in for the chef who suffers an accident.
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#20 - The Local Weather
Sports Night - Season 2 - Episode 16
Dan decides to skip therapy and spends an hour in Abby's office telling her so. Jeremy e-mails the porn star he blew off, then decides to tell her in person why he's not going to see her again. Casey decides to bribe the gang with international cuisine to get them to watch a track and field event in the wee hours. Dana decides to seek shelter from a rainstorm in church.
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#21 - Viper
Franklin & Bash - Season 2 - Episode 2
Jared and Peter's first manslaughter case centers on an aspiring crime fighter charged with pursuing a man who later died. Meanwhile, Peter's mother pays a visit and delivers big news; and Pindar battles his phobias.
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#22 - The Times They Are A-Changin (1)
The Night Shift - Season 3 - Episode 1
The night shift crew is back for more action and the gang finds themselves immersed in a life-and-death rescue of a woman gravely injured in a car accident. While TC Callahan, Scott Clemmens and Topher Zia deal with the situation at the hospital, Drew Alister is serving time overseas in Afghanistan and he, along with colleague Syd Jennings, have to figure out a way around the cultural divide to treat a young Afghani woman. Jordan Alexander has recruited Shannon Rivera to the night shift team and the recent med school graduate is eager to prove herself, but her spunky, outspoken nature may not sit well with everyone, particularly Paul Cummings. TC's sister-in-law, Annie, returns and JR Lemon also stars as Nurse Kenny Fournette.
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#23 - Upstairs Downstairs
Without a Trace - Season 3 - Episode 4
When a nanny, and the child she took care of, disappear from her employers' home after being fired by them, the team must determine if the nanny is a kidnapping victim, or a kidnapping suspect.
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#24 - Facing Demons
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20 - Episode 16
A young man’s suicide sparks a child molestation investigation, and Benson turns to Cassidy when the case hits a dead end.
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#25 - Emergent
The Night Shift - Season 3 - Episode 12
In part one of this two-part season finale, Scott and Jordan face grave danger during a rescue mission at a rapidly spreading wildfire outside San Antonio. Tensions are high between Syd and TC as they find themselves in the middle of a humanitarian crisis on the Syria-Turkey border. Paul and Shannon argue over treatment for a patient. Meanwhile a major setback threatens Drew's adoption plans for Brianna, Topher struggles to find a buyer for the hospital and medication goes missing.
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The Fosters (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 1
We follow a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms. Stef Foster, a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Adams, a school Vice Principal, have built a close-knit, loving family with Stef's biological son from a previous marriage, Brandon, and their adopted twins Mariana and Jesus. Their lives are disrupted in unexpected ways when Lena meets Callie, a hardened teen with an abusive past who has spent her life in and out of foster homes. Lena and Stef warily welcome Callie into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found.
#27 - If I Had Wings
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings - Season 1 - Episode 3
The pain of the past and the promise of the future collide in this emotional tale of a family divided by difference -- and reunited by chance.
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#29 - Replacements
Ed - Season 2 - Episode 6
Carol is infuriated when Dennis cancels the annual budget meeting for all faculty. The entire faculty bands together to get rid of Dennis, including writing his end of the first semester review. Carol convinces the faculty to give Dennis a chance to prove himself. When he later takes Carol to task for her actions, she investigates further, discovering he was fired. Carol writes him a positive evaluation, which Dennis tears up and returns. Frustrated by his continued rebuffs, she kisses him. A young lawyer, Joe Baxter, fresh out of the corporate world and full of energy, requests to join Ed's ""firm"". He observes Ed for a while, and launches his own ""bowling alley practice"" complete with Kenny, Shirley, and Phil-esque characters in his employ, and going so far as to steal Ed's clients. He advertises himself as the world's first bowling alley lawyer. When push comes to shove, Joe cannot deliver in the court room, and Ed happily regains his status. Ed gets involved in the Carol-Dennis tiff
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#30 - Mamma Said There Would Be Days Like This
Chicago Med - Season 8 - Episode 6
Marcel adjusts to his newfound fame when he helps Halstead treat a local restaurant owner. Choi, Charles and Goodwin aid a new mother worried about hurting her baby. Maggie and Taylor clash with a patient eager to get back to work.
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#31 - I Miss Back When
The Client List - Season 2 - Episode 11
Lacey copes with the aftermath of the break-in and her attack. Attempting to cheer her up, Riley convinces her to attend their high school reunion. When Taylor sees her soon to be ex-husband, Beau, moving on with another woman at the reunion, Taylor reacts causing Riley to intervene. Meanwhile at the Rub of Sugarland, Selena warns Derek that his client, Lisa wants to take their relationship to the next step, outside the spa. Evan tries to focus on his relationship with Shelby but his past with Riley keeps intruding. Linette struggles with rehab and leans on Kyle for support.
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#33 - #privacyplease
Designated Survivor - Season 3 - Episode 3
A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.
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#34 - The Movie
Ed - Season 3 - Episode 21
When Carol is discouraged after Ed spurns her feelings as ""not real"", Molly becomes the catalyst in helping Ed to rethink his position; Ed helps an old friend achieve his dream of making a movie; Nancy and Mike dip their toes into show business as Mike and Phil pester the star of the movie; claiming that it's never over between Ed and Carol, Frankie flees to Houston to visit Leon; Warren is heartbroken when Stella decides to return to Boston to finish school.
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#37 - Hold On
The Night Shift - Season 2 - Episode 11
A building collapses during a rodeo; Scott causes a serious car accident.
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#39 - Consequently
The Fosters (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 2
Lena and Mike disagree about punishing Brandon. Jesus tries to cover for Mariana at risk to himself. Callie gets blamed for Mariana’s transgression. Jesus and Lexi embark on a secret relationship.
#40 - What You See Isn't Always What You Get
Chicago Med - Season 8 - Episode 16
Will and Nellie struggle to diagnose a patient with a rare disorder. CFD and Med staff work to free a paranoid father trapped in the MRI suite. Tanaka-Reed gets an ego check.
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#41 - Down Low in Hell's Kitchen
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 21 - Episode 3
A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story.
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#42 - The Hawke
The Rookie - Season 1 - Episode 6
Nolan and the team must help capture a cop and his former mentor from the academy after he becomes a fugitive following an assault. Meanwhile, Officer Tim Bradford needs Officer Lucy Chen to learn to predict the moves of criminals in order to capture them.
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#44 - The Thing With Feathers (2)
The Night Shift - Season 3 - Episode 2
In the second half of this two-part episode, TC (Eoin Macken) and Scott (Scott Wolf) work desperately to save a young boy and his mother who were injured in a car accident. With the boy's life hanging in the balance, the team starts to realize there is more to the family dynamic than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Drew (Brendan Fehr) and Syd (Jennifer Beals), deployed overseas in Afghanistan, deal with the aftermath of shots fired in the OR.
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#45 - Land of Opportunity
Law & Order - Season 22 - Episode 10
When a homeless migrant is murdered, evidence leads Cosgrove and Shaw to a mysterious cover-up at a construction site. Price and Maroun push a key witness to testify, knowing that speaking out could lead to legal consequences.
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#46 - Las Vegas v. Black Betty
The Defenders (2010) - Season 1 - Episode 7
Nick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
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#47 - Decriminalized
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 3 - Episode 16
The team gets called to Vermont after a married couple who grow illegal marijuana massacres their employees. Also, Barnes begins to regret not taking any time off to bond with her new baby.
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#48 - Target
Designated Survivor - Season 2 - Episode 21
White House Council Kendra Daynes finds herself in a dangerous situation that puts another White House staffer’s life at risk, while Hannah Wells takes an unexpected trip for answers.
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#49 - A Square Peg in a Round Hole
Chicago Med - Season 7 - Episode 7
Marcel helps Blake replace a patient's liver. Taylor tries to prove herself. Will continues to pursue the truth about Cooper. Ethan gets closer to returning to life in the ED.
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#50 - Revolution 1
Aquarius - Season 2 - Episode 4
On the day of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, Hodiak must investigate a murder in a black neighborhood while trying to prevent an imminent riot. In the midst of the crisis in the black community, Kristin's involvement with the Black Panthers drives a wedge between her and Shafe's marriage. Meanwhile, Charmain brings the drug case to a close and discovers the full cost of undercover work.
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