The BEST episodes written by Chip Johannessen

The Big One
star
8.31
8707 votes

#1 - The Big One

Dexter - Season 5 - Episode 12

Dexter's situation grows desperate when he discovers that Lumen's been set up. Despite knowing he's being baited into a trap, Dexter risks everything to make sure he doesn't fall into the same mistake again. In the Barrel Girls case, Debra lets her personal feelings lead her instincts once she concludes that vigilantes are more than just a theory. Quinn finds himself in a troublesome situation, which only Dexter can help him out of.

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Marine One
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8.30
9941 votes

#2 - Marine One

Homeland - Season 1 - Episode 12

While Carrie is near catatonic and confined to bed, Saul investigates the unsettling implications of her timeline; Walker secures a perch for his mission; Brody makes his final preparations for the Vice President's policy summit at the State Department.

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Under the Influence
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8.26
106 votes

#3 - Under the Influence

Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 5 - Episode 2

Donna plans to take a semester off to become a debutante in Houston. Kelly realizes that Donna is hiding behind her mother to shield herself from David. Brandon tries to tell the drunken Dylan about Kelly and him but chickens out. Nat inadvertently reveals the truth to Dylan. He shows up at an affair organized by Felice and gets into a scuffle with Brandon. Kelly goes to Dylan's house to talk with him, but she finds him with a bimbo. Donna reconsiders becoming a debutante after her mother makes a big deal about her dancing with D'Shawn. Dylan apologizes to Donna and agrees to join her at registration, but never shows up. Andrea balks at entrusting Hannah to the campus day care center. Clare enrolls at California University (as a sophomore because of AP credit). Josh talks Brandon into being his running mate in the student body elections. Music: 'Donna' by Richie Valens, 'Make It Right' by Lisa Stansfield.

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Big Man in Tehran
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8.25
7196 votes

#4 - Big Man in Tehran

Homeland - Season 3 - Episode 11

Brody's loyalty to the mission wavers when he meets a ghost from his past. As Lockhart's confirmation looms, Saul stares into the precipice between success and failure.

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Senior Poll
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8.24
96 votes

#5 - Senior Poll

Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 3 - Episode 25

Kelly stops attending her eating disorder group because the girls with more severe cases unnerve her. Kelly wins 'Most Beautiful' in the senior poll, while Dylan is ""Most Handsome."" Kelly suspects that everyone judges her entirely on her looks, and blows up at Dylan and Jackie. Dylan lets her read a section from his manuscript in which he describes his feelings for her. Brenda feels isolated from her classmates when she fails to win anything in the poll. She decides to apply to the University of Minnesota. Brandon and Steve take Jim and Cindy to a Lakers game because they can't get dates. They do not arrive until nearly halftime because of Brenda's big news and a traffic jam. Steve wins the chance to take a half court shot for $10,000, and makes the shot. He anonymously donates the money to the school to revive a summer camp for elementary school students. Music: 'Man on the Moon' by R.E.M., 'Humpin' Around' by Bobby Brown.

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Chalk Two Down
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8.11
2167 votes

#6 - Chalk Two Down

Homeland - Season 8 - Episode 5

Carrie chases answers. Max attempts a rescue. G’ulom takes an opportunity.

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R Is for Romeo
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8.10
5937 votes

#7 - R Is for Romeo

Homeland - Season 6 - Episode 11

Carrie and Quinn make a discovery while Keane makes a decision and Max finds trouble.

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Halfway to a Donut
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8.09
4769 votes

#8 - Halfway to a Donut

Homeland - Season 4 - Episode 8

Carrie organizes a last-ditch operation. Lockhart and Martha stall the ISI.

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The English Teacher
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8.08
2054 votes

#9 - The English Teacher

Homeland - Season 8 - Episode 11

Saul backchannels; Carrie seeks out one final favor.

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Krieg Nicht Lieb
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8.08
4522 votes

#10 - Krieg Nicht Lieb

Homeland - Season 4 - Episode 11

Carrie puts her life on the line to get her team out of Pakistan.

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P.S. I Love You (2)
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8.07
54 votes

#11 - P.S. I Love You (2)

Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 5 - Episode 32

David tells Brandon about Kelly and Allison, and Brandon humiliates Kelly with his drunken ramblings. The police pull over Brandon and arrest him when a joint is found in Val's car. He clears the air with Kelly before heading home, and refuses another reconciliation attempt. After learning that Tom Rose knew his father, Dylan tries to contact Christine. Rose traces the call and takes Dylan up in a tram car, where his goons hold him over the edge. Dylan and Brandon end up sharing a bus ride home. Dylan plots to track down and kill his father's murderer. Brandon learns that the house has been sold, and he must move in two weeks. Ray knocks Donna down the stairs. She suffers an arm injury, and is unnerved when her mother suddenly gives Ray her approval. Valerie tells Donna that she saw Ray push her Steve discovers that his goddess is a man.

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All In
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8.06
3240 votes

#12 - All In

Homeland - Season 7 - Episode 11

Saul's mission is a go. The clock ticks on the Keane administration.

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Beirut Is Back
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8.05
9389 votes

#13 - Beirut Is Back

Homeland - Season 2 - Episode 2

Fatima tells Carrie about a meeting her Hezbollah commander husband will be having in Beirut with Abu Nazir and Carrie and Saul request a special forces team to capture him.

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Acting Out
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8.05
97 votes

#14 - Acting Out

Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 4 - Episode 28

Brenda accuses Kelly of betraying her and refuses to speak to her. Kelly's relationship with Dylan is strained by the situation with Brenda, and Kelly's disdain for Suzanne and Erica. Kelly drops out of the auditions because she does not want to be an actress. She and Brenda make up and admit their mutual jealousy. After witnessing Laura's brilliant performance, a nervous Brenda tanks her audition. She shows up at Roy Randolph's house that night in search of another chance. Clare tricks Brandon into taking her to the senior prom. At the after-party, she flashes and dumps beer on some guys before giving them the room number. Brandon winds up getting into a fight, and helps Clare clean up the trashed hotel room. Andrea continues to worry about the baby as Jesse leaves for an out-of-town trip. She collapses in pain, and Donna rushes her to the hospital. The doctor orders Andrea to stay in bed for the remainder of the pregnancy. Dylan becomes interested in environmental chemist Kevin's plan to clean the beaches. Music: 'Gimme Little Sign' by Brenton Wood, 'The Sign' by Ace of Base.

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Take Back the Night
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8.05
97 votes

#15 - Take Back the Night

Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 4 - Episode 11

Steve tells Laura that he cannot see her again because he has a girlfriend. During the activities for "Take Back the Night" week, she concludes that she was a victim of date-rape and plans to identify Steve at a campus rally. Kelly warns Steve, who adamantly proclaims his innocence. Steve confesses his indiscretion to Celeste, who promptly breaks up with him. Before Laura can speak at the rally, Kelly steps up to the microphone. She shares that she was nearly a victim of rape, then pointedly adds that there were other times when she regretted sleeping with a guy but had consented at the time. She identifies Steve as a hero for saving her from the rapist at the Halloween party. Steve apologizes for using Laura, who admits that she had done nothing to discourage him. Lucinda insists on openly flirting with Brandon, who wants nothing to do with her. D'Shawn threatens to tell Professor Randall that Brandon is sleeping with his wife unless he takes his midterm for him. Lucinda encourages Brandon to take the test, so he leaves town in frustration, hoping to connect with his ex-girlfriend, Emily Valentine. Dylan helps Brenda get caught up in their poetry class. John lashes out at Kelly when she refuses to sleep with him. Dylan throws a pie in John's face after the rally. Dan and Andrea debate feminist issues. Music: 'Heard It Through the Grapevine' by Marvin Gaye, 'Only You' by The Platters.

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Designated Driver
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8.04
2060 votes

#16 - Designated Driver

Homeland - Season 8 - Episode 10

No one admits to anything.

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Chalk One Up
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8.02
2192 votes

#17 - Chalk One Up

Homeland - Season 8 - Episode 4

Saul plans an announcement. Carrie gets a surprise.

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Skull and Bones
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8.01
112 votes

#18 - Skull and Bones

Millennium - Season 3 - Episode 6

Frank and Emma investigate a mass grave that may have links to the Millennium Group.

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The Vest
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8.01
10931 votes

#19 - The Vest

Homeland - Season 1 - Episode 11

In the wake of the explosion, Saul finds Carrie hospitalized and manic, but realizes her chaotic theories have merit; before his congressional campaign begins, Brody takes his family on a weekend trip to Gettysburg, where he retrieves an important item.

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Day 8: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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8.00
3810 votes

#20 - Day 8: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

24 - Season 8 - Episode 21

While delegates review the peace agreement, Jack searches for evidence of Russian involvement in the day's tragedies, covered up at the highest levels. Ex-President Logan is desperate to neutralize Jack.

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P.S. I Love You (1)
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8.00
122 votes

#21 - P.S. I Love You (1)

Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 5 - Episode 31

Jim and Cindy leave for Hong Kong. Kelly wants to continue her relationship with Brandon, but he cannot get over the rejected marriage proposal. Steve and Donna head to Palm Springs for an Alpha/KEG convention. A contrite Ray agrees to accompany Donna. Rush tries to set up Steve with a business associate's daughter. Steve is more interested in the Cadillac-driving "goddess" he keeps encountering. Brandon and Valerie decide to head to Palm Springs to avoid the caravan of potential buyers who have overrun the house. Brandon goes on a drinking binge and finds himself tempted by Valerie. Kelly postpones her trip to the convention to spend the day with Allison but is very secretive. David and Clare see them together and get the wrong idea. Allison admits her love for Kelly, who is not interested. Dylan's plans to visit his mother and sister are nixed when Charley finds an investor for the movie.

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Casus Belli
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7.99
6111 votes

#22 - Casus Belli

Homeland - Season 6 - Episode 5

Keane gets sidelined. Carrie's work follows her home.

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In Memoriam
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7.94
8556 votes

#23 - In Memoriam

Homeland - Season 2 - Episode 11

Dangerously close to exhaustion, Carrie continues her hunt for Nazir and begins to suspect there is a mole in the CIA. Roya reveals her true colours under interrogation and Saul finds himself fighting to save his career under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, the Brodys struggle to maintain anything close to a state of sanity.

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Sock Puppets
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7.93
5832 votes

#24 - Sock Puppets

Homeland - Season 6 - Episode 9

Carrie catches a break. Keane makes a plan. Max goes undercover.

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Luminary
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7.93
126 votes

#25 - Luminary

Millennium - Season 2 - Episode 12

Against orders from the Millennium Group Frank searches for a missing boy in Alaska.

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Achilles Heel
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7.93
10885 votes

#26 - Achilles Heel

Homeland - Season 1 - Episode 8

As Carrie and Saul reel from the news that Walker is alive, the intelligence community clashes on the best way to capture him; Brody learns a shocking truth about his captivity.

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Exegesis (2)
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7.92
116 votes

#27 - 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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Threnody(s)
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7.92
2097 votes

#28 - Threnody(s)

Homeland - Season 8 - Episode 8

Carrie waits. Wellington makes a discovery.

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From A to B and Back Again
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7.92
4840 votes

#29 - From A to B and Back Again

Homeland - Season 4 - Episode 6

Carrie puts her operation in motion, staging an attack on herself and Ayaan.

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Day 8: 3:00 A.M. - 4:00 A.M.
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7.91
3574 votes

#30 - Day 8: 3:00 A.M. - 4:00 A.M.

24 - Season 8 - Episode 12

Nuclear fuel rods await transport into Manhattan, Jack pursues a lead to a hotel, Kayla is in danger, and a Southern probation officer wants information from Dana.

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Day 8: 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
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7.91
3543 votes

#31 - Day 8: 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.

24 - Season 8 - Episode 18

President Taylor's envoy to the Russians persuades them to return to the peace table, but at what cost? Jack goes to CTU to interrogate a nearly-forgotten traitor, and the President decides to talk to Jack there.

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F**ker Shot Me
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7.90
2085 votes

#32 - F**ker Shot Me

Homeland - Season 8 - Episode 7

Saul finds an unlikely ally. So does Carrie.

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Sweating It Out
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7.90
66 votes

#33 - Sweating It Out

Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 5 - Episode 17

Dylan asks Brandon to join him on a motorcycle road trip before he begins his probation and loses his driver's license. They constantly argue about Kelly and nearly call off the trip. They are caught going to the bathroom on a Native American burial ground, and must make amends by digging a hole for a special ceremony. The Native American sheriff invites Brandon and Dylan to join him in a sweat lodge, where they learn valuable lessons. Jonesy calls Dylan and tells him that he has found Kevin and Suzanne. Kelly and Valerie attend a psychology seminar conducted by Professor Patrick Finley. Val laughs off the philosophies and decides to leave. Kelly takes the professor's words to heart because of her experience with the fire. Steve is still bitter about being cut out of the Peach Pit After Dark. Rush apologizes for being insensitive to his feelings. Donna turns to Vince Lombardi for inspiration to help Ray overcome his stage fright. Valerie develops an interest in Ray. Music: 'Runaway' by Del Shannon, 'Turn the Beat Around' by Gloria Estefan, 'I Know the Game' by Jamie Walters.

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Sense and Antisense
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7.89
133 votes

#34 - Sense and Antisense

Millennium - Season 2 - Episode 3

Frank helps in a manhunt for a person who is infected with a terrifying deadly disease

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Like Bad at Things
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7.88
3569 votes

#35 - Like Bad at Things

Homeland - Season 7 - Episode 4

Carrie follows a lead. Saul's situation goes from bad to worse.

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Brainiac
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7.85
397 votes

#36 - Brainiac

Dark Angel - Season 2 - Episode 10

When Asha's militant group comes under fire, Max figures that it's all because of a Manticore-engineered military strategist, another transgenic called Brain. Brain sets out to protect Max as best he can, after he's called upon to discover who really betrayed the group.

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A Gettysburg Address
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7.83
8914 votes

#37 - A Gettysburg Address

Homeland - Season 2 - Episode 6

Dana is shocked by her visit to the hospital. Faber's Tom Walker questions get him tangled up with the CIA. Brody agrees to help stop an attack on America, but his loyalty is questioned when Gettysburg once again becomes a battleground.

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Lies, Amplifiers, F**king Twitter
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7.83
3254 votes

#38 - Lies, Amplifiers, F**king Twitter

Homeland - Season 7 - Episode 8

Carrie and Saul interrogate a suspect. Wellington makes a play.

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I'll Fly Away
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7.83
8591 votes

#39 - I'll Fly Away

Homeland - Season 2 - Episode 8

Brody heads towards meltdown as he struggles to keep his complicated alliances clear. Carrie stages a risky intervention to keep Brody in line, forcing both of them to confront their mixed emotions. Dana turns to an unlikely source for comfort.

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Bardo Thodol
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7.82
102 votes

#40 - Bardo Thodol

Millennium - Season 3 - Episode 18

Emma and Frank investigate the mysterious biological research conducted by a former Millennium Group member who is dying from a mysterious disease.

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Day 8: 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
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7.81
2968 votes

#41 - Day 8: 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

24 - Season 8 - Episode 4

CTU wants ex-FBI agent, Renee Walker, to infiltrate a Russian gang which is selling weapons-grade enriched uranium to the assassination plotters.

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Gerontion
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7.80
7309 votes

#42 - Gerontion

Homeland - Season 3 - Episode 7

With an old adversary in custody, Saul makes the gamble of his career. Carrie and Quinn scramble to contain a local police investigation, while Mira finds her marriage at a crossroads.

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Catch and Release
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7.79
2223 votes

#43 - Catch and Release

Homeland - Season 8 - Episode 2

Carrie reconnects with an old ally. Tasneem seeks counsel. Saul finds hope.

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Borrowed Time
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7.77
104 votes

#44 - Borrowed Time

Millennium - Season 3 - Episode 10

Frank and Emma investigate a number of apparent drownings that occurred on dry land.

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Force Majeure
star
7.76
172 votes

#45 - Force Majeure

Millennium - Season 1 - Episode 13

The Millennium Group investigates the suicides of identical twin girls born seven years apart. They soon find out that a man and his bizarre family of cloned daughters are preparing for the apocalyptic disaster of May 5th, 2000, when a celestial alignment of the planets take place.

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My Bad
star
7.75
10658 votes

#46 - My Bad

Dexter - Season 5 - Episode 1

Dexter must make a choice; Quinn stirs up trouble for Dexter but supports Deb.

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Day 8: 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M.
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7.73
3582 votes

#47 - Day 8: 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M.

24 - Season 8 - Episode 15

As dawn breaks over New York, President Taylor endures a game-changing setback as the threat of mass destruction looms. Meanwhile, President Hassan makes a shocking decision that surprises his loved ones. But before long, trusted confidantes will become enemies of the state, and it's only the beginning of the betrayals that are to come as the race against time ticks on.

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Blood Relatives
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7.72
257 votes

#48 - Blood Relatives

Millennium - Season 1 - Episode 7

A juvenile delinquent begins taking advantage of families grieving the loss of a loved one with the support of a sadistic friend to a murderous end. Frank Black puts himself in the troubled boy's frame of mind to find answers as Catherine looks elsewhere, into the boy's tortured family life.

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Clean Skin
star
7.72
11703 votes

#49 - Clean Skin

Homeland - Season 1 - Episode 3

Brody prepares to enter the spotlight; Carrie closes in on an al-Qaeda plot.

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Andante
star
7.72
3313 votes

#50 - Andante

Homeland - Season 7 - Episode 7

Carrie makes a move. Wellington has a reckoning. Saul expands an operation.

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