The BEST episodes written by John Whelpley
#1 - Arrival
Earth: Final Conflict - Season 3 - Episode 22
While Lili returns to earth after being tricked into giving the jaridians interdimensional transportation, an auction is held at the Antartic Republic of Rostok for some mysterious alien weapons. Sandoval must stop the bidding taking place while Liam and Renee try to find out what the weapons are.
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#2 - Bad Genes
Earth: Final Conflict - Season 5 - Episode 18
Renee's personal image of mankind's greatest enemy is forever changed when she becomes emotionally involved with a young atavus child, Yulyn, whom reveals he has a very human-like soul. Renee must now protect Yulyn, also a royal, from Howlyn's evil clutches.
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#3 - Honor and Duty
Earth: Final Conflict - Season 5 - Episode 17
Renee and boyfriend Captain Michaels "do-the-right-thing" as they risk their own personal integrity in an attempt to secure plans to the one military weapon that can kill the atavus.
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#4 - Phantom Companion
Earth: Final Conflict - Season 4 - Episode 9
While onboard the taelon mothership, Renee is taken hostage by a mysterious being that haunts the lower parts of ship.
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#5 - The Journey
Earth: Final Conflict - Season 5 - Episode 21
Renee hooks up with Captain Michaels to investigate a pharmaceutical plant manufacturing an Atavus Hybrid vaccine. But something is a little strange about the lead scientist Dr Spangler. Ra'jel returns to lead Renee on an enlightening trip down memory lane. Why did the Taelons pick Earth? Things take a very deadly turn at the lab; Michaels is seriously injured, Dr Spangler's truth is revealed, and, as the Captain fights for his life, Renee must make an awful final choice.
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#6 - Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict - Season 5 - Episode 22
As Renee begins to lose hope that humanity will survive, an old friend reappears to give her guidance and solace. Yulyn and Ra'jel will join forces to deliver the final blow to the atavus threat to mankind. Sandoval comes to term with his past, and ends the series in a very fitting "Sandoval" manner.
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#7 - A Mate for Life
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 7 - Episode 3
Joan's daughter Lily comes to town to serve as maid of honor, and seduces best man Brandon. Nat, Brandon and Steve discover that Lily is an exotic dancer. Nat and Joan's wedding comes to a halt when she goes into labor. She refuses to have the baby until she is a married woman, so they tie the knot in the hospital hallway. Joan gives birth to a son, Frankie. Clare insists that she will never get married, as she couldn't bear to walk down the aisle without her mother. Touched by Joan and Nat's romance, she decides to be more receptive to the idea of marriage. Kelly befriends Jimmy, a hospice resident with an upbeat attitude. David moves into Mark's luxurious home. He tries to get another video contract after being dropped by MZA, and refuses to help Donna film the wedding. Valerie sees Kenny having lunch with his family and suspects that he has lied about his marital status. Music: 'Wedding Bell Blues' by The Fifth Dimension.
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#8 - Early Retirement
MacGyver - Season 3 - Episode 12
While testing a new nuclear bomb defusing team at the Phoenix Foundation, a deadly explosion kills three men. Pete blames himself for not inspecting their equipment better and resigns from his job out of guilt. However, Pete is replaced by a not-so-trustworthy man—one who may have been connected to the explosion.
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#10 - Unnecessary Roughness
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 7 - Episode 16
Donna believes she has solved the mystery of her stalker's identity when she sees Garrett Slan, the man who tried to rape her, at the university. Donna's friends insist that she is mistaken, as Slan is in prison. Donna is cheered by a ""girls' night out"" with Kelly and Clare, until someone tries to run over her outside the After Dark. While sorting through her parents' unopened mail, Donna finds a notice that Slan has been released from prison. Brandon and Tracy spend the weekend at her family's ranch. Tracy is distracted by her horse, which has taken ill; and the presence of Sam, an ex-boyfriend who once asked her to marry him. Tracy rejects Sam's advances and has sex with Brandon in the barn. Steve and Dick team up to market T-shirts for sale at the After Dark's Super Bowl party. Steve puts his sewing skills to use after he mistakenly orders shirts adorned with a picture of a soccer ball. Music: 'Knock on Wood' by Eddie Floyd, 'The Authority Song' by John Cougar Mellencamp.
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#11 - When Goes Around...
Andromeda - Season 5 - Episode 6
A new woman arrives in town seeking Dylan's aid. She reveals that she was a Commonwealth scientist before it fell and that she is trapped in a time loop. Dylan attempts to save her from her fate and decipher the code that will restore Seefra to its proper alignment.
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#13 - Love & Family
Dallas (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 13
After Pamela proves her loyalty to John Ross, he goes out on a limb to let her in on J.R.’s master plan. But when Christopher’s suspicions about her seem to be right, John Ross begins to question if his trust was misplaced, leading Pamela to show her mettle in game-changing fashion. Meanwhile, Drew confides in Elena about a dark secret that leaves her forced to choose between her family and her love for Christopher. And Bobby continues his fight to keep Ewing Energies out of Cliff Barnes’ hands.
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#14 - Let the Goodtimes Roll / Nightmare / The Tiger
Fantasy Island - Season 2 - Episode 7
In "Let the Goodtimes Roll" a former hot-rod king wishes for his past glory and get the girl he left behind. In "Nightmare" Jeanine Sanford has terrifying nightmares which she wants to overcome. In "The Tiger" also known as Jamporie, world famous adventure writer Victor Duncan wants to stalk a legendary wild beast.
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#16 - Strangers Among Us
Baywatch - Season 3 - Episode 14
While Slade is winning a surfing competition in Australia, a diamond-smuggler named Dirk puts some diamonds in a surfboard that looks identical to Slade's. He marks one of the fens, so he can find the right surfboard. When Slade is receiving his trophy, Dirk switches the surfboards and when Slade comes back to California, Dirk and his partner Lila follow him to the beach. When Slade leaves his van to go and sleep on the beach, Dirk enters Slade's van using the keys. Then Matt arrives on his motorcycle and when he sees Slade's door closing, he decides to pay him a visit. But in the van he finds Dirk instead and Dirk pushes him out of the way and jumps onto the back of their jeep. Lila then drives away, but Matt manages to jump onto the back of the jeep. But Dirk pushes him off the jeep and he falls down a hill and lands in the sand. When Matt tells Slade about it, Slade tells him that he still has all of his surfboards left. When the smugglers finds out that they have the wrong surfboar
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#17 - Trial And Error
Dallas (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 5
Ryland continues his onslaught of Ann, exposing secrets from her past that threaten to destroy her. Meanwhile, John Ross' plot to take over Ewing Energies solidifies; Christopher changes tactics with Pamela Barnes; and an enemy from the Ewings' past resurfaces.
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#18 - Heaven Sent
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 7 - Episode 25
Mariah, who has gotten her book published, comes to town to give a lecture at the university's new age festival. She develops an instant connection with Kelly, prompting Tracy to bristle. Tracy criticizes Mariah's theories in a news segment, leading to an argument with Brandon. Tracy refuses to attend a harp concert with Brandon. He sits with Kelly, and they share a kiss afterwards. Clare ruins her computer (and loses a term paper) by knocking coffee onto the hard drive while talking on the phone with Steve. She blames Steve, who shuns her after helping her retrieve the file. Clare sends flowers to Steve during the concert and apologizes.
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#19 - Storm Warning
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 7 - Episode 23
Joey returns to the beach apartment. He tells Kelly that he ran away because he believes that his mother no longer needs him, as she has remarried and is expecting a child. Brandon, Tracy, Clare, Kelly and Joey help Steve lay sandbags in front of his father's Malibu home in anticipation of a possible storm. Kelly contacts Joey's mother, and Joey has a happy reunion with his mother and stepfather. David visits Dr. Martin's office and asks his help in dealing with Felice. Dr. Martin collapses with a stroke, and Donna initially blames David. Rob irritates his manager by seeking Val's advice about whether to sign on for a new movie. Rob's manager pays Valerie $10,000 to convince Rob to do the film. Jim and Cindy invite Brandon to spend spring vacation in Hong Kong. Brandon hesitates to give his second ticket to Tracy, but she whines until he invites her along. Clare plays a practical joke on Steve to teach him a lesson about his insensitive behavior. Music: 'Ready to Go' by Republica.
#20 - If I Had a Hammer
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 7 - Episode 11
During an argument with Donna in the student union, David throws a tantrum and cuts his hand on a glass. He must see a psychiatrist after displaying hostile behavior toward the ER staff. Mel agrees with the doctor's recommendation that David be held 72 hours for observation. David is diagnosed with a mild form of manic depression. His mother comes to see him and advises him to moderate his behavior; he will not require medication if he seeks therapy and stops drinking. David thanks Donna for her support, and they decide to get back together. Steve faces plagiarism charges; Professor Randall, who assumed control of the independent study course after returning to C.U., recognized Brandon's writing. Randall still holds a vendetta against Brandon, and brings collusion charges against him. Kelly's and Mark's plans for a romantic weekend getaway are foiled by a lost reservation. They finally secure a motel room, only to come down with food poisoning. The gang helps Willie build a house, which his family will receive from Habitat for Humanity. Val displays construction skills as a result of working with her contractor father, but hints to Clare that she has few happy memories of her dad. Everyone eats Thanksgiving dinner inside the unfinished house.
#21 - Coming Out, Getting Out, Going Out
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 6 - Episode 24
Valerie puts the club up as collateral to bail Colin out of jail. She also offers to spring for a high-priced attorney, as the public defender wants to plea bargain. Colin is terrified by the thought of spending time in prison. Kelly comes home from rehab and receives a surprise call from Colin. Donna is put off by the frequent phone calls from a lonely Tara. Tara runs away from the center. Kelly and Donna pick her up and give her refuge for the night. A medical student asks Kelly on a date. Clare and Susan resolve to reunite Nat and Joan, who have broken up because their relationship lacks its past magic. Clare, Susan, Brandon and Steve organize a romantic evening for the couple. They take them to many of the places that were special to them in 1971 and help them recapture their passion. Joe undergoes successful surgery and plans to return to football. Music: 'Time of the Season' by the Zombies (#3, 1969); 'At Last' by Etta James.
#23 - Friends, Lovers and Children
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 8 - Episode 9
Brandon and Kelly recognize a hooker on a downtown street as Dylan's sister Erica. They call Brenda and learn that Erica vanished after following a boyfriend from Hawaii to Los Angeles. Brandon pays a male prostitute to lead them to Erica, and he and Kelly move her into the house. After convincing Valerie that she can be trusted alone, Erica disappears with all of the gang's valuables. David turns to a loan shark for help with his money problems. Donna discovers that David forged her name on a check. Torn apart by David's deceitful actions, she dumps him and throws him out of the apartment. Steve feels uncomfortable when Zach tricks him into participating in a father-son soccer game. Steve apologizes to Carly for overreacting, and they spend the night together. A woman whom Steve dated over the summer shows up and claims that she is pregnant with his child. Noah refuses to accept Val's apology and resume their relationship. He gets very drunk and is arrested in a bar fight. Brandon bails him out, and Noah explains that it is the anniversary of the death of his fiancée, Beth. He also reveals that he is a Harvard graduate, and that his family runs a Fortune 500 oil company. He has millions in his trust fund, but wants nothing to do with the money.
#24 - The Chain Gang / The Boss
Fantasy Island - Season 3 - Episode 5
In 'The Chain Gang' Mike Jenner is obsessed with finding his father's killer, which could wind up causing his own death. In 'The Boss' switchboard operator Cindy Carter fantasizes about becoming the boss of a large corporation, but she uncovers deception and underdealings along the way.
#25 - Fortunate Son
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 6 - Episode 14
Donna fills in for Lisa at a convenience store. A young boy is caught stealing a teddy bear for his brother's birthday, but Donna covers for him. Donna and Joe get lost and run out of gas. Isaiah, the boy Donna helped, gets them out of a possibly dangerous confrontation by inviting them to his apartment to call a tow truck. Donna discovers that the eleven year old and his younger siblings are left alone while their mom is at work. She expresses concern, but their mother comes home and tells her to butt out. Donna finds places for the kids in a day care center that works with her sorority. Brandon alienates Nat and Susan as he gets carried away during the After Dark's charity casino night. Valerie infuriates Kelly and David by outbidding Kelly for a portrait sitting with Colin. She explains that the portrait is a Christmas gift for David. Steve's father gets him a job at a talent agency. After Steve's boss is fired, she asks him to use his connections with the agency president to arrange a reinstatement. Music: 'Devil With the Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly' by Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, 'Tears on My Pillow' by Little Anthony and the Imperials.
#26 - Ticket to Ride
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 6 - Episode 29
Colin tries to remain strong as he prepares to turn himself in and begin his prison term. He panics after catching a glimpse of some fellow inmates, and drives away in Val's car. Valerie must track him down or forfeit her $100,000 bond, which she acquired by cashing in the club's equity. Colin stops by Kelly's apartment in search of help, but she turns him away. When Valerie asks Kelly for information about Colin, Kelly acts really bitchy and denies having seen him. Brandon and Susan lose a five-thousand-dollar lottery ticket, leading to a major argument. They find the ticket, but give the money to charity because they feel guilty about fighting over money. Joe expresses disappointment at his slow progress as he returns to training. He realizes that he has lost his passion for football. Clare feels uneasy about Steve's friendship with Carl. Steve falls down the stairs and suffers a broken jaw. Clare is touched when Carl offers to help care for him. Music: 'Be My Lover' by La Bouche.
#27 - Water Dance
Baywatch - Season 9 - Episode 18
When Mitch and Cody are out paddling on their surfboards, Cody tells Mitch that his relationship with Lani is over. She is engaged to someone else. He tells Mitch that he is having a really bad luck when it comes to women, first C.J. and now Lani. He decides to stay away from women a while. Then they see a beautiful violin-player on a yacht. She plays really good and Cody falls in love with her immediately. Suddenly a woman comes out on the deck and forces her to quit. Later on, the violin-player named Ariana tries to escape from the yacht. When she is alone in her room, she puts on a tape so that her bodyguards, Troy and Erik believe she is still practicing. But just when she has started swimming, Erik enters the room and notices that Ariana is gone. But Ariana hasn't gone far and Troy and Erik are able to pick her up in a zodiac. Later Mitch and Cody decide to go back to the yacht. It's illegal to spend the night out at sea. When they come onboard the yacht, they meet the owner of th
#28 - Ma Dalton
MacGyver - Season 4 - Episode 8
Jack receives mementos of his father from an anonymous sender. This triggers a search for Jack´s mother, who has been missing since Jack was a boy. But when he finally gets to meet her, she turns out to be a fugitive in fear of her life, and Jack´s presence only complicate things more.
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#29 - Invasive Procedures
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 2 - Episode 4
An unjoined trill kidnaps Jadzia and removes the Dax symbiont to implant into himself.
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#30 - Snowbound
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 6 - Episode 18
Kelly reunites with Colin and spends all her time getting high. The couple becomes consumed by its habit, especially when supplies run low. Valerie realizes that Kelly is using drugs, but has difficulty convincing everyone else. During a jog, Susan breaks down in tears after she and Brandon pass the scene of a hit-and-run. She reveals that her older sister was struck by a car and killed while jogging with Susan. Donna's concern for Joe's health grows when he intensifies his training sessions. Brandon has a talk with Joe, and is angry when Susan wants to run a story about his condition. Susan fears that Joe's life could be in danger, while Brandon doesn't want rumors to affect Joe's chances at a pro career. Joe nearly collapses with an irregular heartbeat while running the stadium steps. Clare challenges Steve to a race after he belittles her new sports car. A cop pulls them over, and they must attend traffic school. A fellow student, impressed by their bickering, asks Steve and Clare to appear on a local talk show. Music: 'What You Won't Do for Love' by Bobby Caldwell.
#31 - Unearthed
Earth: Final Conflict - Season 5 - Episode 1
The joining of the Taelons and the Jaridians create the Avatus race, a greater threat that Renee leads the fight against.
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#32 - Suddenly Human
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 4 - Episode 4
A custody battle between Picard and a child's adoptive father arises when a boy showing evidence of abuse is discovered.
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