The BEST episodes written by Mike Daniels
#1 - One Last Lie
Shades of Blue - Season 1 - Episode 13
Unable to provide Donnie and Linklater to the FBI, Harlee makes a deal with Stahl to exchange her own immunity for that of her crew. Harlee comes face to face with Miguel who reveals his darkest side as he demands to be a part of Cristina's life.
#2 - Papa's Goods
Sons of Anarchy - Season 7 - Episode 13
Ghosts loom large as Jax makes the final moves to fulfill his father's legacy.
#3 - The Sun Also Rises
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 21
Despite an unanticipated act of courage, events spin out of control in a frightening way.
#4 - Know Thy Enemy
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 17
Isobel unexpectedly returns, leaving Jenna devastated. Bonnie attempts to harness her ancestors' power. Stefan and Damon realise that they have a new weapon.
#5 - The Last Day of Our Acquaintance
One Tree Hill - Season 7 - Episode 18
As Brooke angrily deals with Alexs tryst with Julian, Lydias condition worsens, prompting Quinn and Haley to try to reconnect with Taylor. Clay is forced to deal with Katies unsettling advances, and Nathan helps Jamie come to terms with Lydias impending death.
#6 - The Seville Defection
The Brave - Season 1 - Episode 6
When the team is on the ground in Spain, McG makes a connection that leads the group to discover a potential threat stateside. Meanwhile, Noah and Hannah venture out of the office to get some intel of their own.
#7 - By the Light of the Moon
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 11
As the full moon nears, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for his transformation. Meanwhile, Damon and Alaric are suspicious when a stranger shows up looking for Mason.
#8 - Fall of Man
Shades of Blue - Season 1 - Episode 6
Wozniak's suspicions land on Saperstein, forcing Harlee to convince Stahl to arrest Saperstein in order to keep him safe. Harlee visits her abusive ex, Miguel, who tasks her with tracking down the man who committed the murder for which he is imprisoned.
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#10 - Salvage
Sons of Anarchy - Season 6 - Episode 6
Jax and the MC must confront their past and choose their future.
#11 - Secrets and Lies
Pan Am - Season 1 - Episode 10
Fate deals a blow to Dean and Colette's budding romance. Maggie writes a critical story for the Village Voice against her congressman's politics but doesn't count on falling for him after she submits it; though she wants to resist, the physical attraction between them is undeniable. Kate finds it hard to move beyond her last spy assignment and is haunted by the repercussions - she faces a fate similar to Bridget's if she cannot fake her way through a lie detector test. And Laura is in a tailspin as Ted thinks he's found the love of his life.
#12 - Truth or Dare
Pan Am - Season 1 - Episode 7
Sparks fly between Laura and a sailor on a special – and unusually wild -- Pan Am flight bringing servicemen home, leading Laura to realize what she’s really looking for in a man, as well as opening her eyes to the malicious racial climate in the country. Meanwhile Kate’s complicated mission to turn Niko to work for the U.S. government culminates in dramatic fashion, threatening their personal relationship.
#13 - I Surrender
Taken (2017) - Season 1 - Episode 10
In the season finale, the FBI threatens to remove Christina from command and Bryan and John lead a rogue mission that risks everything to stop Mejia's associates before they cross the border.
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#14 - Sympathy for the Devil
One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 9
Sam teaches Jamie about money. Brooke must decide whether to date Owen again, since he broke her heart the last time. Nathan comes face to face with an old rival. Meanwhile, Lucas' novel forces him to make jeopardizing decisions, and Peyton meets the movie producer, Julian.
#15 - Break Out
The Brave - Season 1 - Episode 4
An American traitor who turned to terrorism becomes integral in preventing the next attack on U.S. soil. When the only interrogator who can do the job is brought in to stop the attack, there is an unexpected breach in the prison where Dalton is stationed.
#16 - You Are My Sunshine
Sons of Anarchy - Season 6 - Episode 12
As the dust begins to settle, Jax’s world is suddenly turned upside down.
#17 - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
Sons of Anarchy - Season 7 - Episode 6
Jax takes advantage of shifting alliances to protect the MC and settle a score.
#18 - Kill or Be Killed
The Vampire Diaries - Season 2 - Episode 5
Tyler learns more about the Lockwood family curse from Mason, and Sheriff Forbes receives startling information.
#19 - Hail Mary
Taken (2017) - Season 1 - Episode 6
The ODNI are tasked with helping a Russian FSB agent defect, but the agent's pregnant girlfriend creates a problem for their plans. Meanwhile, Christina searches for a mole in the CIA and John faces a spiritual crisis after trying to resolve his brother's problem with a local gang.
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#20 - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 8
Brooke continues to pursue Owen. Haley sees something happening in Peyton's office. Quentin needs to change his negative approach in order to succeed in the season-opening game. Mouth tries to win Millicent back.
#21 - A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene
One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 14
News of Peyton's condition spreads like wildfire through Tree Hill. Brooke tries to suss out Julian's intentions. Mouth and Millicent strive to keep their relationship going. Meanwhile, Peyton and Lucas babysit Jamie and his friend when Nathan and Haley spend a night out together.
#22 - Suits of Woe
Sons of Anarchy - Season 7 - Episode 11
The SOA organization bears down on SAMCRO and Jax comes face to face with an ugly truth.
#23 - What a Piece of Work Is Man
Sons of Anarchy - Season 7 - Episode 9
The club deals with heartache internally and conflict with the organization at large.
#24 - We'll Always Have Paris
Pan Am - Season 1 - Episode 2
On a trip to Paris, Kate and Laura have a surprise passenger—their mom—who has come to settle some unfinished business with Laura; Maggie faces the unwanted attentions of an aggressive passenger, and Dean and Colette share a momentary flirtation as he tries to track down some leads on Bridget
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#25 - False Face, False Heart
Shades of Blue - Season 1 - Episode 3
Harlee refuses to give Stahl incriminating evidence against Wozniak but hands over a fully resolved unofficial investigation that Tess and Espara initiated when they moved a body by Tess' house found to be murdered with a 3D printed gun. Wozniak confronts Harlee who executes a dangerous bluff.
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#26 - Undiscovered Country
Shades of Blue - Season 1 - Episode 7
Wozniak grapples with his guilt over attempting to kill Saperstein as he is faced with the need to finish the job. Harlee desperately tries to protect Saperstein as she struggles to keep the unit from being torn apart by suspicion and grief. Stahl gets closer to uncovering Harlee's relationship with Miguel.
#27 - For I Have Sinned
Shades of Blue - Season 1 - Episode 12
Harlee and Wozniak must face the consequences of the disappearance of the heist's money. Out of options, Harlee approaches the FBI and promises to find the money and deliver Wozniak and his partners if Stahl keeps her in play.
#28 - What Devil Do
Shades of Blue - Season 1 - Episode 10
Harlee and Wozniak secure more details on the big score and meet Donnie's silent partner, who reveals himself to be an DEA agent. They learn the big score is an armored car heist. Wozniak takes interest in a fellow marine veteran who is suspected of murder under dubious circumstances.
#29 - Deep Ocean Vast Sea
One Tree Hill - Season 7 - Episode 6
Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) considers taking matters into her own hands as Nathan’s (James Lafferty) scandal threatens his endorsement deals. Julian (Austin Nichols) gives Alex (guest star Jana Kramer) another chance, and Brooke (Sophia Bush) reconnects with Chase (guest star Stephen Colletti). Millicent (Lisa Goldstein) questions whether she has what it takes to be a model. Meanwhile, Clay (Robert Buckley) lets Quinn (Shantel VanSanten) in on a big secret.
#30 - When the Levee Breaks
Bluff City Law - Season 1 - Episode 5
Sydney and Elijah help a twelve-year-old girl find justice for the failed levee system that flooded her town. Della and Anthony fight for an old blues musician's song rights.
#31 - Pilot
The Village (2019) - Season 1 - Episode 1
Sarah, a single mom, navigates life with her teenage daughter. Ava is thrown into crisis when she's arrested by ICE. Nick returns home from war to discover everything he's left behind. Ron and Patricia work to keep the Village family intact.
#32 - Good Thing
The Village (2019) - Season 1 - Episode 2
Sarah uncovers more of Katie's secret and has a confrontation with Nick. Enzo struggles with a disappointing new roommate. Ava makes progress with her case.
#33 - I Have Got You
The Village (2019) - Season 1 - Episode 10
An unexpected event brings Katie, Sarah, and Nick back into each other's orbits. Patricia deals with her diagnosis, which leads to an unexpected chance at re-connection for Ron. Enzo enlists Gabe to pull off a grand gesture. Ben faces his future and his past.