The BEST episodes written by John A. Norris

Time
star
8.20
132 votes

#1 - Time

All American - Season 5 - Episode 11

In an attempt to avoid one big life decision about his relationship with Olivia, Spencer decides to attend the Crenshaw combine with Jordan, even if it means having to avoid another big issue…being in the same place as Billy. Meanwhile, Layla clashes with her father over a decision she made about Keating Records, Olivia contends with success behind a pseudonym, Preach gets a surprise visit from Amina and Asher receives some life changing news. Despite how the day begins, no one is prepared for how it ends.

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Nothing Left to Say but Goodbye
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8.18
401 votes

#2 - Nothing Left to Say but Goodbye

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 8

Derek tells Peyton to give Lucas a chance just as Brooke tries to make up with him. Rachel asks Haley to tutor her when she discovers she is failing a class. And Nathan has more trouble with Daunte.

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Legacy
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7.98
250 votes

#3 - Legacy

All American - Season 1 - Episode 13

With playoffs and mid-terms looming, Spencer makes a few shocking discoveries about his father. Coop desperately wants to bring down her enemies, while Jordan makes a connection with his grandfather.

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Surviving the Times
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7.91
136 votes

#4 - Surviving the Times

All American - Season 3 - Episode 19

Things in Spencer's life seem to be going right, but everything changes when Billy learns what he has been keeping from him. Jordan and Asher get some unexpected news.

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Life Goes On
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7.88
201 votes

#5 - Life Goes On

All American - Season 2 - Episode 8

With everything going on Spencer can’t get excited about his football ranking and gets some guidance from Layla, who in turn realizes it might not be the best advice for anyone, including her. Jordan gets some more news he wasn’t expecting, and Laura makes a decision about where she and Billy stand. Meanwhile, Asher gets some clarity from his parents on what happened in the last year, which helps Olivia and Asher to figure out their own stuff, too.

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How To Dodge A Bullet
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7.85
1469 votes

#6 - How To Dodge A Bullet

Bull (2016) - Season 1 - Episode 21

Bull makes a deal with top criminal attorney J.P. Nunnelly to defend Benny when he goes to trial for misconduct in a case related to his former career with the District Attorney’s office.

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Running Out of Time
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7.85
272 votes

#7 - Running Out of Time

Doubt - Season 1 - Episode 12

Sadie gives her closing argument in Billy's trial and the jury begins deliberating. Also, Sadie learns about Carolyn's cancer diagnosis, and Tiffany and Cameron defend a woman who murdered her best friend while allegedly sleepwalking.

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I Need Love
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7.83
127 votes

#8 - I Need Love

All American - Season 5 - Episode 5

Still not satisfied with her article, Olivia gets Billy’s help to find the missing piece before her deadline. JJ ropes Spencer and Jordan into a Valentine’s Day fraternity speed dating event, which leaves Jordan questioning what’s really happening between him and Layla. Coop has an opportunity to audit a law class but faces stiff competition for the coveted spot. Meanwhile, JJ begins to wonder if Asher is using recruiting as a ploy to get JJ to take off-season seriously.

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Ashes of Dreams You Let Die
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7.83
413 votes

#9 - Ashes of Dreams You Let Die

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 19

As the end of the school year approaches, Peyton considers participating in a music internship in Los Angeles, while Brooke tries to reconnect with Chase through yearbook signatures, and Haley struggles to write her valedictorian speech. Meanwhile, Dan suggests that Lucas get professional help when Karen worries about his obsession with theories about Keith's murder.

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Keep Ya Head Up
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7.83
262 votes

#10 - Keep Ya Head Up

All American - Season 1 - Episode 9

Spencer should be on top of the world – his football team is headed to the playoffs and he can finally be with Layla – but he can’t shake a major tragedy that occurred causing him to question everything. Meanwhile, Coop learns some disturbing information about a friend and Jordan is worried about the results of a drug test that could end his football career for good.

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The Imaginary Line
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7.82
107 votes

#11 - The Imaginary Line

Hindsight (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 8

Paige invites Sean to work with her at an art gallery, where he encounters the intriguing Noelle. Meanwhile, Lolly battles through nerves to tell Kevin how she feels about him, and Becca reflects on her past with Kevin.

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Sacrifice 99 to Fool One
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7.82
769 votes

#12 - Sacrifice 99 to Fool One

Deception (2018) - Season 1 - Episode 7

When the Mystery Woman kidnaps Cameron, the FBI calls on Jonathan Black to help find him – and stop the Mystery Woman from committing her next crime.

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At the Bottom of Everything
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7.82
490 votes

#13 - At the Bottom of Everything

One Tree Hill - Season 7 - Episode 17

Nathan tries to help Haley and Jamie confront Lydia's seemingly hopeless situation, while Brooke and Julian navigate their volatile relationship in the midst of a hectic movie shoot. Meanwhile, Clay and Quinn spend some time apart, and Miranda tries to prove to Grubbs that she's the right person to produce his album.

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They Reminisce Over You
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7.75
214 votes

#14 - They Reminisce Over You

All American - Season 2 - Episode 4

When Spencer tries to talk to Layla about what is going on, things don’t work out quite as he hoped. It’s Billy, Corey and Grace’s 25th high school reunion which brings up a lot of memories and unfinished business. Laura becomes upset when she discovers Jordan has found a way around being grounded. Meanwhile, Asher turns to Olivia for support when someone from his past wants to see him.

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Choosing My Own Way of Life
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7.73
413 votes

#15 - Choosing My Own Way of Life

One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 6

As Lucas sets out on his book tour, he runs into a person from his past. Nathan finally gets a chance to prove himself on the court, but begins to question his health as he does so. Meanwhile, Haley reaches out to a student; Brooke debates a life-changing decision; and Peyton confronts Mick over his true identity.

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Murder Was the Case
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7.72
120 votes

#16 - Murder Was the Case

All American - Season 4 - Episode 19

With Spencer and Asher's tension at an all-time high, JJ plans a party for the gang. Olivia goes against her instinct about an article causing friction between her and Spencer. Jordan is trying to hide his feeling by making some uncharacteristic choices that doesn't go unnoticed by his friends. Coop is thriving in her new job, leaving Patience to see a new side of Coop. Meanwhile, Grace joins Billy on his all-nighter of protecting the school from the Halloween vandal and shares some news of her own with him.

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Loading Up
star
7.71
635 votes

#17 - Loading Up

Deception (2018) - Season 1 - Episode 11

The team is called on to help stop a spy from stealing top-secret military information. Cameron is frustrated when someone from Kay's past comes back into the picture.

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Liar, Liar
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7.70
749 votes

#18 - Liar, Liar

Beauty and the Beast (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 3

Catherine and Vincent track a mysterious beast while keeping their individual agendas from one another in a clever game of cat-and-mouse. Meanwhile, Heather has a bombshell revelation for Cat, and Tess confronts Gabe about his real motives for helping Cat.

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The Lonesome Road
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7.68
445 votes

#19 - The Lonesome Road

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 18

On his way home from seeing Haley, Nathan stops to visit Taylor hoping for some fun and maybe more. Meanwhile, Anna gets a surprise visit from her ex-girlfriend and is inspired to tell her parents about her sexuality. Also, Lucas works with Andy to bring Dan down, Karen puts her foot down with Brooke. Peyton and Jake continue to hide baby Jenny from Nicki.

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We Change, We Wait
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7.67
487 votes

#20 - We Change, We Wait

One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 15

Lucas and Julian have a difficult time finding the right director for their movie. Meanwhile, a present from Lucas confuses Peyton and Brooke battles with romantic complications.

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Put Up or Shut Up
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7.67
141 votes

#21 - Put Up or Shut Up

All American - Season 3 - Episode 10

Spencer is feeling the pressure and knows he needs to have the game of his life as he is still trying to follow his dream of playing football. Jordan makes a risky choice when it comes to football. Olivia attends a new Narcotics Anonymous in search of a sponsor but is worried about making the wrong choice. Coop reveals some information to Layla about Layla’s dad. Meanwhile, Billy and Laura are shocked when they hear what Jordan has been keeping from them.

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Only Time Will Tell
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7.66
174 votes

#22 - Only Time Will Tell

All American - Season 2 - Episode 12

Billy and Grace are concerned that Spencer is going to push himself too hard before he is ready, which could make things worse for Spencer in the long run. Determined to secure their football future, Spencer, Darnell and Jordan decide to go on a college football visit, but Darnell's chance might be taken away by someone close to him. Asher's teammates and Olivia have been noticing a difference in Asher's performance and attitude on and off the field, leaving them to wonder why he is pushing himself so hard. Meanwhile, Layla thinks she knows what she wants to do with her future and needs Coop to do it.

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Free Fall
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7.66
1501 votes

#23 - Free Fall

Bull (2016) - Season 1 - Episode 16

When a state governor and the co-owner of a skydiving company die during a jump, Bull helps the co-owner’s brother, Max Hyland, and daughter fight a lawsuit filed by the governor’s widow by trying to find who sabotaged the parachute. Also, Bull and his frequent trial collaborator, Liberty Davis, find themselves on opposing sides in court for the first time.

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Bird in the Hand
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7.61
152 votes

#24 - Bird in the Hand

All American - Season 4 - Episode 4

With the All-American game approaching Spencer is feeling uneasy until an old friend says something to him that makes everything suddenly click. Olivia applies for a coveted summer internship with the L.A. Tribune Online, but her test assignment takes a different turn than what they asked for. Jordan questions why no one sees him as great and the answer he gets takes him by surprise. Coop feels betrayed by Layla when she learns Layla is looking for a new artist and makes some hurtful accusations. Meanwhile, Billy discusses a new opportunity with Laura that might just be too good to turn down.

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The Other Half of Me
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7.59
702 votes

#25 - The Other Half of Me

One Tree Hill - Season 8 - Episode 13

Brooke and Julian’s wedding day is finally here. Dreams become reality, secrets are revealed and wedding hookups are inevitable.

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6 'N the Mornin'
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7.58
135 votes

#26 - 6 'N the Mornin'

All American - Season 4 - Episode 10

With summer ending and their college football careers beginning, Spencer tries to adjust to more than his brutal workout schedule. Olivia is excited for her new job, but it isn't what she anticipated. Patience asks Layla for help with Coop in getting her motivated, but their plan doesn't go as expected. Asher runs into someone from his past and learns what has really been going on. Meanwhile, Grace joins the search committee for a new a principal and has someone in mind for the job.

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Redemption
star
7.57
594 votes

#27 - Redemption

Beauty and the Beast (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 14

When some of Gabe’s acquaintances go missing, Cat and Vincent must come together to save them. Vincent ends up returning to the hospital where he was an intern, allowing him to see what his life could have been.

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Man or Beast?
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7.56
665 votes

#28 - Man or Beast?

Beauty and the Beast (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 8

Vincent and Cat find themselves at odds on how to deal with Agent Reynolds, which forces Vincent to wonder if he is more beast than man. Cat makes a drastic move that will forever change her relationship with Vincent.

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I Never…
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7.54
168 votes

#29 - I Never…

Hindsight (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 3

Becca is reeling from her kiss with Andy. Meanwhile, Lolly is actively avoiding Jamie. It's Nervous Lois' birthday and the girls are going out! Only problem is...Melanie is going with them. Phoebe's decision to break her plans and go out with the girls could drastically change her future.

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Cold Case
star
7.53
573 votes

#30 - Cold Case

Beauty and the Beast (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 19

Cat's sister Heather drops by for a surprise visit at the worst possible time, just as Gabe suspends Cat and Tess from the squad in an effort to force Vincent out of hiding.

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My Name Is
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7.53
102 votes

#31 - My Name Is

All American - Season 5 - Episode 16

Hoping to revive the GAU football program, Spencer and Jordan take a page from the Billy Baker playbook and revisit some former football stars as potential walk-ons…without Coach Kenny’s blessing. Olivia, Layla and Patience look for an escape from their current life stressors and ultimately rediscover themselves in the process. JJ tries to straddle football and the fraternity, and Coop gets great news but it may cost her something precious.

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High Expectations
star
7.52
144 votes

#32 - High Expectations

All American - Season 3 - Episode 3

With the first game of the season coming up, Spencer starts to feel the pressure on and off the field. Spencer decides to confide in Layla who might have a helpful suggestion. Now that Spencer and Billy are gone, Jordan realizes he needs to step up. Asher keeps trying to talk to Olivia about the summer, but she does everything she can to avoid the issue. Meanwhile, Coop is unconvinced that Tyrone's sister, Mo has good intentions, and maybe she is just paranoid, especially when she learns of some key information pertaining to Spencer.

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My Way Home is Through You
star
7.51
393 votes

#33 - My Way Home is Through You

One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 3

Now that Peyton and Brooke are back in Tree Hill, Lindsey worries that the two might threaten her and Lucas' relationship. Meanwhile, Nathan visits Dan in prison (his first visit in four years) and gives him a picture of his grandson. Meanwhile, Haley tries to persuade Quentin to return to school, Brooke opens her store in the old Karen's Cafe and Peyton signs her first band.

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Brave New World
star
7.44
480 votes

#34 - Brave New World

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 10

Lucas and Peyton take a road trip together to find Ellie. While out of town, Lucas reconnects with a friend from his past. Brooke, Haley and Mouth successfully launch the Clothes Over Bro's website, only to find that demand far exceeds supply. Deb reveals to Nathan that she tried to kill Dan.

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Believe Me, I'm Lying
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7.44
520 votes

#35 - Believe Me, I'm Lying

One Tree Hill - Season 7 - Episode 4

Nathan’s (James Lafferty) scandal becomes public. Brooke’s (Sophia Bush) fashion show brings an unexpected responsibility for Millicent (Lisa Goldstein), and Haley (Bethany Joy Lenz) convinces Quinn (Shantel VanSanten) to talk to her estranged husband David (guest-star Scott Holroyd”). Meanwhile, Mouth (Lee Norris) makes a decision that could threaten his career.

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Not Afraid
star
6.94
661 votes

#36 - Not Afraid

One Tree Hill - Season 8 - Episode 6

As Halloween approaches in Tree Hill, Brooke and Julian get an unexpected visitor, and Nathan begins a new career. Meanwhile, Clay and Quinn struggle with life back at the beach house, and Haley and Mia host an open mic night at Tric.

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