The BEST episodes written by Brian Tanen

A Perfect Storm
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8.01
157 votes

#1 - A Perfect Storm

Grand Hotel (US) - Season 1 - Episode 13

Danny’s true identity is revealed. Santiago struggles with life-changing news from Mrs. P, and we finally learn what happened to Sky.

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Victor's Day Off
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7.97
197 votes

#2 - Victor's Day Off

Love, Victor - Season 2 - Episode 9

Feeling overwhelmed by his troubles, Victor cuts school with Rahim to let off steam.

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Walking the Dog
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7.92
675 votes

#3 - Walking the Dog

Devious Maids - Season 1 - Episode 6

Zoila's job is jeopardized when Genevieve has financial troubles; Marisol makes a discovery at the Powell house; Carmen is jealous when Sam starts dating; Valentina worries about Remi's erratic behavior.

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Day One, Take Two
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7.81
224 votes

#4 - Day One, Take Two

Love, Victor - Season 2 - Episode 2

Back at school, Victor starts to lose his nerve about telling everyone he and Benji are a couple.

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Sugar Daddy
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7.76
231 votes

#5 - Sugar Daddy

Ugly Betty - Season 3 - Episode 17

The Suarez family attempt to buy their rented house from their landlord. Ignacio goes head to head with Frankie Burrata, a celebrity chef. While everyone in Mode comes to deal with their shock.

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Hanging the Drapes
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7.73
679 votes

#6 - Hanging the Drapes

Devious Maids - Season 1 - Episode 10

Valentina worries Remi will hate her when he returns from rehab. Rosie wants Spence to defend her honor after Adrian propositions her. Marisol learns her son was caught up in nefarious activities. Carmen has trouble going through with a favor for Alejandro. Taylor and Michael have exciting news.

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The People Will Hear
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7.72
1847 votes

#7 - The People Will Hear

Desperate Housewives - Season 8 - Episode 21

In the penultimate episode leading into the two-hour finale of this landmark series, as her trial nears, Bree begins to fall for her attorney, Trip; Susan becomes concerned when Julie doubts Porter's commitment to be a hands-on father to their unborn baby; as Tom gets closer to being transferred to India for his job - thanks to Lynette - she begins to have second thoughts and tries to convince his boss to rescind the move; and the ladies are shocked about Gaby's nonchalant attitude as Bree continues to stand trial and take the fall for Carlos in the murder of Alejandro.

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Almost Grown
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7.64
3769 votes

#8 - Almost Grown

Grey's Anatomy - Season 7 - Episode 5

As part of their training, Seattle Grace's residents are put in charge; the attending surgeons compete for a million-dollar grant.

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Julia Says
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7.60
890 votes

#9 - Julia Says

Atypical - Season 1 - Episode 3

Sam decides to update his look. Casey learns a family secret. Feeling like her family no longer needs her, Elsa seeks attention elsewhere.

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Pilot
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7.55
234 votes

#10 - Pilot

Grand Hotel (US) - Season 1 - Episode 1

The series premiere of the drama about the last family-owned hotel in multicultural Miami Beach. Charismatic Santiago Mendoza owns the hotel, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children enjoy the spoils of success. The hotel's loyal staff round out a contemporary fresh take on an upstairs/downstairs story. Wealthy and beautiful guests bask in luxury, but scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath the picture-perfect exterior.

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Who Can Say What's True?
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7.52
2043 votes

#11 - Who Can Say What's True?

Desperate Housewives - Season 8 - Episode 11

While in Oklahoma, Susan learns that the late Alejandro has been sexually abusing his 15 year old step-daughter, Marisa, just like he abused Gabby years earlier. Meanwhile, Bree gets an unpleasant surprise from a man she meets in a bar, Gabrielle tries to bluff her way through a business dinner in order to woo a potential client for Carlos, and Mike catches Ben doing something he shouldn't do to try to salvage his faltering real estate project.

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The Wiener, the Bun, and the Boob
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7.51
369 votes

#12 - The Wiener, the Bun, and the Boob

Ugly Betty - Season 4 - Episode 4

Betty has Marc as be her temporary assistant thanks to Wilhelmina. Betty ends up covering the worst jobs in New York as an assignment, but she needs to dress up as a hot dog and perform a Bollywood style dance. Marc has insecurities about how his idol at Vogue magazine will perceive him. Daniel is targeted by the leader of the Community.

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Smokeshow
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7.50
185 votes

#13 - Smokeshow

Grand Hotel (US) - Season 1 - Episode 2

Gigi attempts to step in to save the hotel after El Rey's performance gets out of control. Meanwhile, Danny's cover is blown by one of the hotel staffers; and Ingrid's deception forces Javi to step up and take responsibility for his actions.

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When Betty Met YETI
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7.47
269 votes

#14 - When Betty Met YETI

Ugly Betty - Season 3 - Episode 9

Competition gets fierce when Betty and Marc both apply to YETI, the Young Editors Training Program that could be their ticket out of assistant-land.

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It's You
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7.38
179 votes

#15 - It's You

Love, Victor - Season 3 - Episode 1

Victor makes his choice between Benji and Rahim. Mia and Andrew reunite with her estranged mother to get answers. Felix and Pilar begin their new romance, while Lake and Lucy spend the night getting closer.

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The Kids Are Alright
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7.03
183 votes

#16 - The Kids Are Alright

Ugly Betty - Season 2 - Episode 17

Betty finds her attempts to suppress her feelings for Gio useless when the two end up chaperoning Justin's school dance together. Meanwhile, Amanda agrees to do a reality show with Gene, and Hilda goes out of her way to catch the eye of Coach Diaz. Finally, Wilhelmina makes her return to MODE, much to the distaste of the Meade family.

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Smokin' Hot
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6.98
328 votes

#17 - Smokin' Hot

Ugly Betty - Season 4 - Episode 14

Daniel helps Betty to cover a low-priority show. Betty discovers a new designer, Marisa, and decides to promote her however she faces stiff competition from Marc. Amanda struggles to persuade Marc or Betty to vouch for her to Wilhemina about her clothing line. Tyler tries to find Claire in New York.

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