The BEST episodes written by Michael Berns
#1 - John D.O.A.
John Doe - Season 1 - Episode 11
Lenny renews his duel of wits with John, kidnapping Lt. Avery and sending a series of cryptic clues with a fatal deadline. A new captain makes things hard for John and he and Digger go off on their own to hunt down the killer. John meets up with Frank and they figure both that the police are on the wrong trail going into a booby trap and where Lenny really is. But Frank accidentally shoots John, killing him and letting Lenny escape. It's a ruse to draw Lenny out at the cemetery with no one in the way, one that (more or less) works. We do find out that Lenny branded himself with John's mark and didn't have any deep connection to him.
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#2 - Watercolors, Wishes, and Weddings
Chesapeake Shores - Season 4 - Episode 6
Abby's official first date with Jay gets awkward when they show up to the same restaurant as Trace and Emma. Trace receives an offer to produce an album with Emma but is conflicted about their romantic relationship. A snag in Jess and David's B&B opening threatens to derail David's romantic plans. When planning their future, Kevin and Sarah try to find common ground. With her play opening imminent, Bree is approached by an agent. Both Connor and Abby consider new professional paths. Meanwhile, Mick and Megan try to avoid the relationship mistakes they made the first time around.
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#3 - Breaking Hearts and Playing Parts
Chesapeake Shores - Season 4 - Episode 4
Trace comes face to face with the new man in Abby's life when they all work on Caitlyn and Carrie's school play and considers moving on himself. While trying to save his business, Mick falls into old habits of prioritizing work over Megan. Jess and David butt heads on design decisions at the new B&B. When faced with a difficult decision, Connor turns to Nell for relationship advice. As she adapts to change in her personal life, Bree struggles to rewrite the ending of her play. Meanwhile, Kevin and Sarah share a big announcement with the O'Briens.
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#4 - Forward to the Past
Chesapeake Shores - Season 3 - Episode 9
Chaos reigns with the closure of the Bridge, and the O'Briens are at war over Bree's manuscript. Meanwhile, Kevin is heartbroken visiting Sarah's family in Philadelphia, especially after he's offered his dream job back in Chesapeake Shores. When Trace realizes that he might not return to Chesapeake Shores, his relationship with Abby is cast into doubt, as Jess wonders if her relationship with David can survive without the B&B.
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#5 - All the Time in the World
Chesapeake Shores - Season 4 - Episode 5
Abby reconsiders her priorities and the future of her career with Jay's support. Trace rebuilds his trust with Emma and offers to buy Mick's share of The Bridge. Despite Abby and Trace's new relationships, each still holds a special place in the other's heart. Jess and David receive guests at the B&B earlier than anticipated. Kevin and Sarah navigate their future including trying to figure out how many children they want. Nell offers advice to Mick and Megan when they encounter issues in their newly rekindled relationship. Meanwhile, Bree prepares for the premiere of her play, and Connor pursues a new job.
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#6 - The End Is Where We Begin
Chesapeake Shores - Season 4 - Episode 1
Trace and Abby's future is uncertain when Trace returns from tour. While they contemplate their relationship, Abby takes on a new client and Trace takes notice of a new musical talent at The Bridge. Kevin plans a special outing with Sarah. Although Jess is happy in her relationship, running the inn David's family bought them is not living up to their expectations. Bree meets with potential producers for a new play. Meanwhile, Mick discovers one of his contractors has engaged in suspicious business practices, and Connor questions his career.
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#7 - Before a Following Sea
Chesapeake Shores - Season 3 - Episode 10
On the eve of the Chesapeake Shores Regatta, with Mick recruiting family members to join him on the water, Abby finally has to make a decision whether or not to break up with Trace for good. Meanwhile, Bree's relationship with Simon is rocked when Caroline appears, and David and Jess have to finally figure out their relationship without the B&B. In a surprise twist, a letter from Ireland might decide Nell's future.
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#8 - An Open Book
Chesapeake Shores - Season 3 - Episode 1
After months away on tour, Trace returns to Abby. Trace’s Chesapeake Shores homecoming becomes complicated, however, when his growing fame draws unwanted media attention to his relationship with Abby and her girls. Mick faces off against Connor in an environmental legal battle. Though the two are on opposing sides, Mick tries to warn his son about a major error before it is too late. Jess discovers Bree’s manuscript and is shocked to discover what’s inside. Meanwhile, Kevin continues his paramedic training, and grows closer with Sarah. When Trace and the O’Brien family come together for the annual oyster festival, Nell recruits the family to save a beloved landmark.
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#9 - Pasts and Presents
Chesapeake Shores - Season 2 - Episode 2
Mick makes some unpopular business decisions when he plans to sell the nightclub that he and Trace had built together. When planning her cousin’s wedding goes awry, Jess turns to an unexpected source for help. Bree fights to regain control in the production of her play.
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#10 - Once Upon Ever After
Chesapeake Shores - Season 3 - Episode 4
Abby joins Trace on tour with his band away from Chesapeake Shores but discovers that Trace’s fame may impact her family’s privacy. Though she enjoys seeing Trace in his element performing, Abby is shocked when paparazzi photos of them together surface and worries the attention will only get worse as Trace’s celebrity rises. Mick and Megan spend more time together as they help Thomas prepare for his vow renewal ceremony and experience a closeness they haven’t felt in years. The vow renewal ceremony also brings Connor and Kevin closer together, as Nell assigns them a time-consuming task that forces them to work out their differences. Meanwhile, Jess considers starting a life with David away from Chesapeake Shores, but Bree makes a troubling discovery about David’s mom that causes both of the O’Brien sisters to question Jess’ relationship.
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#12 - The Big Bang
Las Vegas - Season 1 - Episode 22
While attempting to comfort a concerned gambler who is demanding his favorite dealer, Nessa discovers the diehard blackjack player has a bomb strapped to his chest. As she causally alerts Ed - who joins the nervous bomber at the table - Nessa attempts to talk him down while Danny discovers the horrifying truth that second bombs has been planted inside the hotel by an accomplice. Elsewhere, Mary and Sam prep the pool for a private concert by rock star Everlast (as himself) for a group of privileged teenagers while Delinda attempts to make her kitchen demonstration a success.
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#14 - Hit Me!
Las Vegas - Season 2 - Episode 20
When cutting-edge surveillance technology fails to catch a thief in the act, Ed must rely on good ol' human ingenuity to crack the case. Elsewhere, Mary (Nikki Cox) and Mike (James Lesure) intervene when a cheating husband is caught red-handed. Meanwhile, when Montecito's grooviest high-roller is in need of vintage duds, only Emmy-winner Don Knotts (as himself, "The Andy Griffith Show") can keep his polyester groove alive.
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#15 - Gays, Ghosts and Gamma Rays
Greek - Season 2 - Episode 4
Rusty is looking into the list of Kappa Tau actives and this makes him very nervous about one member's true identity being uncovered. Also, Casey seems to like Max, Rusty's R.A. And Ashleigh accepts to accompany Calvin and Michael to a gay bar as Michael says Calvin doesn't have enough gay friends.
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#17 - Three's a Crowd
Greek - Season 2 - Episode 9
Rusty finds out a secret about Dale's high school friend and fellow Purity Pledge member, but is uncertain to tell Dale what he knows. Meanwhile, Ashleigh, as the new ZBZ president, finds herself in the middle of a battle between Casey and Frannie as they pursue the Omega Chi's for partnership for the coming school year.
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#18 - Hellraisers and Heartbreakers
Las Vegas - Season 1 - Episode 12
Big Ed's former CIA protégé Jack Keller (Alec Baldwin), is now a security consultant supervising the Montecito's switch from analog to digital surveillance. Brooks and Dunn get on a lengthy roll at the crap table. Ed sees red when a comic turns blue.
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#19 - Two of a Kind (2)
Las Vegas - Season 2 - Episode 8
Ed, Danny, and Mike combine forces with NBC's "Crossing Jordan" investigative team of Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh and Det. Woody Hoyt to solve the murder of a high-stakes gambler. The mystery intensifies when it appears that the gambler's wife may not be the only woman who wants him dead. Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg is trying to convince Delinda to allow the Montecito to be the site of his next music video. Elsewhere, Ed must deal with the demands of his wife Jillian, who has moved into the Montecito while their house is being renovated. (What Happens in Vegas Dies in Boston (1) aired on Crossing Jordan, season 4, episode 7.)
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#20 - Catch of the Day
Las Vegas - Season 2 - Episode 4
Sam has to jet off across the country in search of replacement lobsters when a truckload he purchased for a very important wedding, is stolen. Danny and Mike play detectives to determine the motive and culprit behind the theft. Meanwhile, Delinda's childhood boyfriend Jay (guest star Geoff Stults), shows up with news that he's dying of cancer- and of his final wish to sleep with her. Elsewhere, Mary books Michael Buble (guest starring as himself) to sing for the wedding; but, has to wrangle him in when he refuses to sing, instead wanting to perform comedy or a mime act.
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#21 - Unnatural Selection
Invasion (2005) - Season 1 - Episode 5
The family of Russell's friend and fellow Park Ranger, Carl, is struck by tragedy. Russell suspects Sheriff Underlay may be hiding something when he starts looking into the tragedy. Larkin calls upon an old flame to help her investigation into the military. Meanwhile, Mariel and Jesse have a big fight and Rose wants a tree house.
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#23 - Multiple Choice
Greek - Season 1 - Episode 7
As mid-term week approaches, the pressure is building for Rusty as he is determined to maintain his grades while keeping up his social life at the fraternity. Of course, Cappie has the answers for him but is it the right thing to do? Cappie not only presents Rusty with an appealing offer of help but when he is partnered with Casey on a school project, Casey is tempted once again by her past.
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