The BEST episodes written by Jason Katims
#1 - Pilot
Rise (2018) - Season 1 - Episode 1
In the premiere, Lou petitions to take over as director of the theater program in an attempt to revitalize his passion for teaching, but quickly realizes he has his work cut out for him. His controversial decision to change the musical to the more provocative "Spring Awakening" and his atypical casting choices create a ripple effect for the program's assistant director Tracey Wolfe. the school's football coach Sam Strickland, and the students in the show.
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#2 - Always
Friday Night Lights - Season 5 - Episode 13
The Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.
#3 - The Pontiac
Parenthood (2010) - Season 5 - Episode 22
Haddie comes home for the summer, while Adam and Crosby reminisce about their childhood and also reenact some childish antics. Amber reunites with Ryan and struggles to let him go, meanwhile Sarah finally addresses Hank’s request. Victor conquers his fears and Julia and Joel are there to support him, while Zeek surprises him with a driving lesson. Drew realizes a mistake and goes after what he wants.
#4 - Destiny
Roswell - Season 1 - Episode 22
After escaping from Pierce, the aliens save Nasedo. Michael accidentally kills Pierce. Nasedo, as the aliens' guardian takes Pierce's place to help the aliens. The aliens figure out how to use the devices and release a message from Max and Isabel's real mother. She says Max is their leader and Tess, his fiance and that Michael is Second in command and he is Isabel's fiance. After hearing all this Liz runs out.
#5 - State
Friday Night Lights - Season 1 - Episode 22
The rumors about Coach Taylor leaving the team at the end of the season get a boost when an inside source decides to speak up. Meanwhile, the Panthers are preparing themselves for the state championship.
#6 - Skin and Bones
Roswell - Season 2 - Episode 1
Max and the others must rescue Michael after he is arrested for murder; Liz takes a job with a congresswoman who has a hidden agenda.
#7 - A Roswell Christmas Carol
Roswell - Season 2 - Episode 10
Max witnesses a tragedy and is haunted by the ghost of a man he could have saved, leaving him overwhelmed with guilt and questioning his healing abilities. Isabel aka the Christmas Nazi (dubbed by Michael) tries to brighten up the holiday season and Tess tries to became a part of the Valenti family.
#8 - Thanksgiving
Friday Night Lights - Season 4 - Episode 13
The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner; Coach tells Vince he has to be more selfish; Tami must make an apology; Julie and Landry are surprised by a visitor from their past; Tim makes a difficult decision; East Dillon rallies around the Lions.
#10 - The Departure
Roswell - Season 2 - Episode 21
Max, Isabel, Michael and Tess struggle with goodbyes on what they believe to be their last night on Earth before they travel back to their home planet. In the final hours, Max frantically searches for the killer that is still out there and threatens the lives of everyone they love.
#11 - Election Day
Parenthood (2010) - Season 5 - Episode 9
Jasmine and Crosby take advantage of the election as a teaching moment for Jabbar; the band asks Amber to sing guide vocals; Sarah lends Hank a hand.
#12 - Monsters
Roswell - Season 1 - Episode 3
Isabel is concerned about Maria's nervous reactions to Sheriff Valenti, so she invades one of Maria's dreams to determine whether she can keep the aliens' secret.
#13 - The Convention
Roswell - Season 1 - Episode 13
Max plays host to actor Jonathan Frakes at the annual UFO Convention while trying to avoid the meddlesome couple who witnessed Max's life-saving abilities on Liz at the Crashdown Cafe.
#14 - The End of the World
Roswell - Season 2 - Episode 5
An older Max travels from the future (2014 to be exact) to tell Liz that their relationship will imperil his planet and together they devise a plan to change the future: by making present Max fall out of love with Liz. Not an easy task until Liz tricks Max into believing she slept with Kyle.
#15 - Heart of Mine
Roswell - Season 2 - Episode 16
The onset of junior prom stirs up emotional tumult as Liz tempts fate by asking Max to be her date, Isabel decides Alex is the man she's been searching for, and Michael tells Maria he won't take her to prom.
#16 - Toy House
Roswell - Season 1 - Episode 11
When Max rescues his mother from a kitchen fire she faces her suspicions about his extraordinary abilities; Liz reaches out to Kyle in friendship.
#17 - What to My Wondering Eyes
Parenthood (2010) - Season 4 - Episode 11
Kristina and Adam are faced with a health scare; Jasmine and Crosby celebrate their first Christmas as a family; Sarah feels torn between Mark and Hank; Ryan and Amber have relationship problems.
#18 - How the Other Half Lives
Roswell - Season 2 - Episode 14
Max tries to stop Alex and Kyle from being buried alive in a cave filled with glowing blue crystals; Isabel is kidnapped by Grant Sorenson possessed by the alien parasite queen; Michael is shot while trying to protect Laurie.
#19 - The Morning After
Roswell - Season 1 - Episode 2
Liz tries to maintain her relationship with Kyle despite her deep bond with Max; Michael is obsessed with the idea that there was another alien in Roswell in 1959 and tries to decipher the meaning of the flashes only he sees. Meanwhile, Liz suspects the new guidance counselor Ms. Topolsky is hiding something, especially when she sees her with Michael's file.
#20 - There's Something I Need to Tell You...
Parenthood (2010) - Season 4 - Episode 5
Kristina shares her health news with the family; Joel is nervous as Victor plays in his first baseball game; Sarah is caught in a tender moment with Hank.
#21 - A Bunker Hill Christmas
Pure Genius - Season 1 - Episode 7
The optimism of a young leukemia patient inspires James to become a better person; James confesses his feelings for Zoe; Julianna's Christmas visit with Walter reveals the strain of their long-distance marriage.
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#23 - Heat Wave
Roswell - Season 1 - Episode 9
A freak December heat wave hits the town and sparks romance as Michael's relationship with Maria heats up and Liz's infatuation with Max intensifies; meanwhile Isabel enters into one of Alex's dreams only to discover her likeness already there and dancing with Alex.
#24 - Graduation
Roswell - Season 3 - Episode 18
As their high school graduation approaches, the gang must come to terms with their expectations for the future, while joining together to thwart the FBI when they discover that several members of the group are under surveillance. Meanwhile, Liz begins exhibiting even more alien-like powers, that cause her to see visions of their future - including their deaths.
#25 - It Has to Be Now
Parenthood (2010) - Season 5 - Episode 1
The new Braverman baby causes a stir; Kristina takes on another kind of fight; Joel and Julia face challenges; Hank returns; Amber's boyfriend returns home.
#26 - Most of All to Dream
Rise (2018) - Season 1 - Episode 2
Lou is brought down to Earth when his production budget is slashed, Coach Strickland vindictively monopolizes Robbie's time, and he has a conflict with Tracey. Lilette finds herself starting to fall for Robbie.
#27 - Leaving Normal
Roswell - Season 1 - Episode 4
Liz's grandmother is rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke prompting Liz to reach out to Max for comfort.
#28 - Pilot
Pure Genius - Season 1 - Episode 1
Silicon Valley tech titan James Bell enlists Dr. Walter Wallace, an exceptional veteran surgeon with a controversial past, to run his state-of-the-art hospital with an ultramodern approach to medicine.
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#29 - The Substitute
My So-Called Life - Season 1 - Episode 6
Liberty High deals with the issue of censorship when a substitute English teacher encourages students to write liberal poetry for the school paper.
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#30 - Not Your Grandmother's Robotic Surgery
Pure Genius - Season 1 - Episode 4
When James' beloved elementary school teacher is diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, he tries to employ a risky robotic surgery to save her, an approach with which Walter disagrees. Also, a military veteran blinded in combat and riddled with guilt refuses Zoe and Talikha's high-tech treatment that could restore his vision.
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#31 - East of Dillon
Friday Night Lights - Season 4 - Episode 1
Coach Taylor wonders how low his fortunes can sink as he struggles to pull the East Dillon Lions together while Tami navigates the new politics at West Dillon. Meanwhile, Matt gets a taste of life as a townie and Tim is inspired by a college lecture on "the hero's journey."
#32 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
Friday Night Lights - Season 1 - Episode 13
The Panthers have only one more game to win in order to qualify for the play-offs. Smash's mother discovers something that could end his football dreams.
#33 - Nora
Parenthood (2010) - Season 3 - Episode 5
Kristina goes to the hospital with unlikely company; Julia and Joel receive good news; Crosby is bothered by Jasmine's dates; Seth returns and could put a damper on Sarah's relationship with Mark; and Amber helps Max reconcile with Jabbar.
#34 - Because You're My Sister
Parenthood (2010) - Season 4 - Episode 15
In the fourth season finale, Jasmine and Crosby plan an anniversary get away and receive exciting news. Kristina and Adam prepare for the next phase of her treatment. Drew learns the results of his college applications. Amber and Ryan discuss the future of their relationship. Joel and Julia plan an event for the entire Braverman family. Meanwhile, Sarah is forced to make a decision about her relationships with Mark and Hank.
#35 - Refugees
The Path - Season 1 - Episode 7
After Cal’s actions beckon a swarm of media attention to the compound, Sarah and the elders question his tactics. Cal discovers Eddie’s secret relationship with Alison. Feeling his control slip away, Cal spirals into a rage and leaves Sarah to address the congregation on her own.
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#36 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Friday Night Lights - Season 1 - Episode 19
With TMU trying to recruit Coach Taylor, Julie insists that she will not be moved away from Matt and Dillon. The quad rugby recruiters in Austin deliver some bad news to Jason. Riggins becomes friends with a single mother and her son.
#37 - Tomorrow Blues
Friday Night Lights - Season 3 - Episode 13
Five months later, Coach Taylor's contract is up for review on Billy and Mindy's wedding day. Tyra grows anxious about her waitlist status. Matt leaves Grandma Saracen and Julie behind to attend college. Tim and Lyla question their future together.
#38 - Do Not Sleep With Your Autistic Nephew's Therapist
Parenthood (2010) - Season 2 - Episode 17
Crosby pays the price for a mistake that will change his relationships with those closest to him. Adam gets annoyed with Alex's frequent visits. Meanwhile, Adam and Kristina are then forced to deal with a huge problem that will affect Max's progress. Elsewhere, Drew is hit with some disappointing news from his father, while Sydney makes a decision that her parents, Julia and Joel, are supportive of
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#39 - I Don't Want to Do This Without You
Parenthood (2010) - Season 3 - Episode 1
Sarah approaches her 40th birthday and turns to Mr. Cyr for support in the Season 3 premiere. Meanwhile, Amber takes a step toward independence; Adam worries about providing for his family and considers joining Crosby for a business opportunity; the adoption process frustrates Julia; and Alex shares a secret with Julia.
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#40 - I Knew You When
Friday Night Lights - Season 3 - Episode 1
In the third-season opener, Eric fights to keep his job and helps Smash rebound. Elsewhere, Tami faces new challenges as principal; Tyra frets over college; Billy proposes; and tension escalates between Lyla and Riggins.
#41 - Busted
Roswell - Season 3 - Episode 1
Max and Liz are arrested and jailed for holding up a convenience store. Meanwhile, Isabel has a secret affair with a handsome attorney, and Michael tries to straighten out his life.
#42 - Pilot
Parenthood (2010) - Season 1 - Episode 1
We are introduced to the very unique Braveman family. Single mom Sarah, and her two kids Amber and Drew, are moving back home with Sarah's parents Zeek and Camille. Julia, Sarah's sister and complete opposite is a successful attorney trying to do both, work and motherhood, alongside her stay-at-home husband, Joel. Sarah's younger brother, Crosby is a commitment-phobe who must accept adult responsabilities when his old flame Jasmine shows up with a kid. Meanwhile, the older sibling of the Bravemans, Adam, his wife Kristina and their teenage daughter Haddie learn that their little boy, Max has Asperger's Syndrome. Although each sibling has its own problems, this reunion may be the push they needed to help each other with the challenges that every family faces while raising children and starting over.
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#43 - I Hear You, I See You
Parenthood (2010) - Season 2 - Episode 1
Kristina tries to teach Haddie how to drive while Adam tries to find a balance between his work and personal life. Joel and Julia must explain the birds and the bees to Sydney. Zeek works with Joel to fix a leaky roof in the guest house.
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#44 - Hard Times Come Again No More
Parenthood (2010) - Season 2 - Episode 22
Sarah and the rest of the Braverman family worry about Amber's well-being after an accident. Meanwhile, Max 's behavior upsets Adam, and Julia unexpectedly plays a big role in a woman's labor and delivery. Also, Kristina helps with Haddie's transition into womanhood and Crosby tries to convince Jasmine to visit his new proprerty.
#45 - My Brother's Wedding
Parenthood (2010) - Season 3 - Episode 18
The Bravermans come together to celebrate a momentous event while Julia and Joel strive to overcome the emotional rollercoaster adopting a child has put them through. Also, Crosby and Adam decide on the fate of The Luncheonette and Sarah makes a difficult decision about her future.
#46 - About a Rib Chute
About a Boy - Season 1 - Episode 13
Will is completely heartbroken when Sam receives a job opportunity she can't refuse in New York, prompting Fiona and Marcus to try their best to comfort their friend. With her absence weighing on his mind, Will turns to Andy for his sage advice in figuring out how to best move forward.
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#47 - Eyes Wide Open
Friday Night Lights - Season 1 - Episode 2
As the team pulls together and tries to help Matt get used to his new role as quarterback after Jason's injury, Lyla offers her support to Tim. Jason learns about the extent of his injury, and Tami gets a job as the school guidance counselor.
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Parenthood (2010) - Season 1 - Episode 13
Tensions between Sarah and Amber reach a boiling point that leads Sarah to go to Mr. Cyr to discuss Amber's problems. Elsewhere, Crosby has to decide between his new family or his old one. Zeek tries to win back Camille. Meanwhile, Julia trying to help Zeek out arranges a dinner meeting for him.
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#49 - Family Portrait
Parenthood (2010) - Season 4 - Episode 1
As Haddie prepares to head off to college, the Bravermans gather for a family portrait; Joel and Julia worry about the behavior of their newly adopted son; Sarah tries to impress a photographer with her skills as an assistant.
#50 - Last Days of Summer
Friday Night Lights - Season 2 - Episode 1
Changes in the team force Dillon Panthers to work harder than ever before to achieve the same level of success they had last season. Losing Coach Taylor to TMU might prove to be their biggest setback. Tyra gets a shock visitor. Matt and Landry struggle with their everyday life, as it is not what they expected.