The BEST episodes written by Matt Ward

Swan Song
star
8.13
32 votes

#1 - Swan Song

The Big Leap - Season 1 - Episode 10

With only two days to go until the big finale, the cast preps for their final performance. Nick must make the hard decision of following his brain or his heart, and Julia is stuck in a tough position when Kevin tries to win her back. Meanwhile, Justin and Simon try to navigate a new challenge in their relationship and Brittney works on standing up to her mom.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Joint Custody
star
8.03
708 votes

#2 - Joint Custody

Common Law (2012) - Season 1 - Episode 8

Wes and Travis investigate a cop's shooting and take care of the injured officer's police dog.

Watch Now:Amazon
Love and Rockets
star
7.96
284 votes

#3 - Love and Rockets

CHAOS - Season 1 - Episode 3

Complications and distractions abound when the CHAOS agents infiltrate an arms dealer’s Russian compound with the intent to capture him. Posing as lawyers, the agents must put their improv skills to work.

Watch Now:Amazon
Ex Factor
star
7.93
684 votes

#4 - Ex Factor

Common Law (2012) - Season 1 - Episode 4

Travis' ex-partner causes tension between the guys when they receive a special assignment to stop a crime ring responsible for stealing high-end vehicles.

Watch Now:Amazon
All Those Yesterdays
star
7.91
263 votes

#5 - All Those Yesterdays

God Friended Me - Season 2 - Episode 4

Miles, Cara and Rakesh support Joy when The God Account sends her a friend suggestion that brings up painful memories for her. Arthur is tempted by a professional opportunity.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Better Angels
star
7.82
522 votes

#6 - Better Angels

Madam Secretary - Season 5 - Episode 20

As Elizabeth prepares to leave the state department and announce her run for president, anti-globalist terrorists attack the United Nations delegation in Geneva who are there to sign the climate migration treaty.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Magic Rake
star
7.82
615 votes

#7 - The Magic Rake

Madam Secretary - Season 5 - Episode 3

Elizabeth flies to Fashion Week in Milan to face off against the Chinese Foreign Minister over an anti-sweatshop treaty in the aftermath of a tragedy. Also, Daisy struggles with feelings of fear and pessimism over her baby’s future, under the threat of rising nationalism in the wake of the attack on the White House.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The White Swan Lives!
star
7.77
48 votes

#8 - The White Swan Lives!

The Big Leap - Season 1 - Episode 3

Monica comes face-to-face with her past when the contestants head to Chicago to watch a performance of "Swan Lake," performed by her old ballet company. Meanwhile, Nick digs deeper into Justin's family issues and makes a bold move for the sake of the show. Then, tensions continue to grow between Gabby and Brittney, and Paula leans on Mike when she starts to feel vulnerable.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Witch Lady
star
7.75
1092 votes

#9 - Witch Lady

My Name Is Earl - Season 4 - Episode 21

Earl works on a list item that deals with a crazy witch lady. Meanwhile, Joy wants to show Darnell her good side.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Desperate Remedies
star
7.73
941 votes

#10 - Desperate Remedies

Madam Secretary - Season 2 - Episode 19

After learning that a member of the inner circle of the terrorist organization “Boko Haram” has fallen ill with a deadly virus, Elizabeth formulates a plan to leverage his weakness and release a group of schoolgirls they are holding captive. Also, Henry gets new information on the terrorist Jibral Disah that leads his team closer to pinpointing his location.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
My Funny Valentine
star
7.73
666 votes

#11 - My Funny Valentine

Madam Secretary - Season 4 - Episode 16

As the 20th anniversary of the American embassy bombing in Mali approaches, emotions run high among the State Department staff, who had personal connections to lives lost that day, including Elizabeth, who must decide if the U.S. should lift sanctions against the country deemed responsible. Also, Henry tries to help Jason break up with Piper.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Go, Gamblers!
star
7.73
580 votes

#12 - Go, Gamblers!

Suburgatory - Season 2 - Episode 20

Tessa helps Ryan choose a college; George asks Dallas to move in with him; Sheila sells George's house.

Watch Now:Amazon
Darnell Outed (2)
star
7.71
1162 votes

#13 - Darnell Outed (2)

My Name Is Earl - Season 4 - Episode 16

In the aftermath of having his cover blown, Darnell must pack up and leave Camden. Meanwhile, Earl, Randy and Catalina discover a devastating truth within the post office.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
South China Sea
star
7.71
1207 votes

#14 - South China Sea

Madam Secretary - Season 3 - Episode 3

After U.S. environmental activists protesting China’s damage of a South China Sea reef are arrested for spying, Elizabeth finds herself in a stalemate with the Chinese foreign minister as she lobbies for their release. Also, Henry pushes the FBI to investigate one of Elizabeth’s former students who he suspects is his family’s cyber-stalker, and President Dalton’s trade visit to Vietnam brings back memories of serving there during the war.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Minefield
star
7.70
835 votes

#15 - Minefield

Madam Secretary - Season 4 - Episode 9

Secretary of State McCord reluctantly agrees to host a holiday party in the hopes of persuading senators in attendance to pass a treaty that requires countries to destroy landmines. Also, Henry tries to find evidence that the Senate Majority Leader exchanged information with the Russians.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Strategic Ambiguity
star
7.69
541 votes

#16 - Strategic Ambiguity

Madam Secretary - Season 5 - Episode 12

Elizabeth must salvage a deal with a military contractor by supplying fighter jets to Taiwan, but she risks triggering a war with China in the process. Also, Daisy gets frustrated with Matt for failing to help take care of her dog like he promised.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Essentials
star
7.68
979 votes

#17 - The Essentials

Madam Secretary - Season 4 - Episode 3

With a government shutdown looming, Elizabeth must think outside the box to help fund an electrical grid in a Syrian refugee camp, before riots break out in the country due to the lack of electricity and water. Also, Henry searches for Dmitri when he goes missing.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Protocol
star
7.67
639 votes

#18 - Protocol

Madam Secretary - Season 4 - Episode 21

When terrorists threaten to cause a flood in the Middle East that could kill millions of people, Elizabeth’s hopes of getting a neighboring country to close the dam fade after the government suddenly goes dark during a coup. Also, Stevie is tasked with finding Russell an activity that will help manage his stress.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Face the Nation
star
7.66
687 votes

#19 - Face the Nation

Madam Secretary - Season 1 - Episode 17

As Elizabeth struggles to hold herself together emotionally following the attack in Iran, she works to prevent an ecological disaster in the Amazon, and prepares for a national television appearance on “Face the Nation.” Also, she and Henry disagree about the level of protection Jason should have at his new school.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Detour
star
7.62
1034 votes

#20 - The Detour

Madam Secretary - Season 3 - Episode 12

When Elizabeth and her staff fly to Africa to offer development aid to the continent, they are caught by surprise when the Chinese arrive there first, ready to outmaneuver the U.S. with competing offers of aid. Also, when turbulence on their plane ride to Africa leaves Daisy unnerved, she and Susan Thompson go on a welcome tour of Africa, admiring the beauty of the continent. And, the FBI asks Henry to help investigate a Christian cult member who may have helped build the bomb used in the Illinois coffee shop attack.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Killerball
star
7.61
1039 votes

#21 - Killerball

My Name Is Earl - Season 3 - Episode 18

When the hospital wants to get rid of Earl, Randy decides to take care of his brother by himself. But instead of working on the list for Earl, he uses Earl's help to cross things off in order to help him get better.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Darnell Outed (1)
star
7.60
1057 votes

#22 - Darnell Outed (1)

My Name Is Earl - Season 4 - Episode 15

Joy steals Randy's audition for Erik Estrada's reality show "Estrada or Nada", but her public appearance has consequences for Darnell.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Rusalka
star
7.58
868 votes

#23 - The Rusalka

Madam Secretary - Season 2 - Episode 3

Elizabeth and President Dalton’s administration are met with hostility while trying to deal with the Russian government. Also, Dmitri is kidnapped and interrogated about being a Russian spy.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Collateral Damage
star
7.57
820 votes

#24 - Collateral Damage

Madam Secretary - Season 1 - Episode 10

When the State Department goes on lockdown due to a deranged gunman outside the building, Elizabeth is confined with a delegation from Iraq whose translator threatens to reveal damaging information about her actions while in the CIA. Meanwhile, when Matt is stuck in an office with Daisy’s fiancé, Win, he spills information that he shouldn’t have.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Quit Your Snitchin'
star
7.52
961 votes

#25 - Quit Your Snitchin'

My Name Is Earl - Season 4 - Episode 7

When Randy's birthday is coming up, Earl gets him a new car, but it is stolen before he can present it to Randy. Apparently, Earl no longer falls under the code of criminals, that no criminal steals from another one. Now that he is treated as a "civilian", he needs to decide whether to take the matter to the police and become a snitch.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Junior Secretary's Day
star
7.52
657 votes

#26 - Junior Secretary's Day

Suburgatory - Season 2 - Episode 9

George has to manage Tessa's recovery after her wisdom teeth are removed and deal with Fred Shay, who has moved into their basement after a career setback; Dallas is insecure about her relationship with George.

Watch Now:Amazon
The Call
star
7.48
904 votes

#27 - The Call

Madam Secretary - Season 1 - Episode 6

Elizabeth faces unexpected consequences when she makes a plea to the President to help with a dire situation in Western Africa.

Watch Now:Apple TV
High Priced Spread
star
7.29
371 votes

#28 - High Priced Spread

In Plain Sight - Season 1 - Episode 6

Mary learns that her witness, a NCAA basketball star, has a gambling problem

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Yakult Leader
star
7.29
588 votes

#29 - Yakult Leader

Suburgatory - Season 2 - Episode 11

When Yakult feels depressed, Dallas asks Yoni (Wilmer Valderrama) for help; the Shays ask Tessa to set Lisa up on a date.

Watch Now:Amazon
Who Shot Jay Arnstein?
star
7.14
346 votes

#30 - Who Shot Jay Arnstein?

In Plain Sight - Season 1 - Episode 5

Mary works to solve the mystery of who tried to kill her witness, an art dealer. To complicate matters, both his mistress and his wife are in the program…and key suspects.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV