The BEST episodes written by Rob Hanning
#1 - Veritas
Castle (2009) - Season 6 - Episode 22
A secret investigation conducted by Beckett related to her mother's murder goes awry when a man she has been surveilling is killed. When evidence links Beckett to the victim, she and Castle become the targets of a manhunt that puts both of them in grave danger.
#2 - The Dead Room
Mercy Street - Season 1 - Episode 5
The unexpected visit of a hospital inspector throws the staff into disarray. Mary feels empathy for a deserter, while Silas makes Samuel pay for his arrogance. A family tragedy forces James Sr. to take a risky step to earn his family’s respect.
#3 - Valkyrie (1)
Castle (2009) - Season 6 - Episode 1
Last season ended with Beckett wrestling over whether to take a high-profile job in DC -- a dilemma made more complicated when Castle proposed to her. In the Season 6 Premiere of "Castle," Castle and Beckett will deal with the consequences of their decisions against the backdrop of a high-stakes investigation.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#4 - Limelight
Castle (2009) - Season 6 - Episode 13
When a rising young pop star is found dead in an alley, Castle and Beckett delve into the victim's out-of-control hard-partying lifestyle, but as they dig deeper, a shocking revelation threatens to rock their investigation.
#5 - Hana Komo Pae
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 7 - Episode 8
(Rite of Passage) Danny chaperones Grace’s winter formal but terrorists seize the venue and hold everyone hostage in order to kidnap a diplomat’s son. Also, Danny and Grover are shocked to learn that Will is Grace’s secret boyfriend.
#6 - E uhi wale no 'a'ole e nalo, he imu puhi
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 8 - Episode 4
(No Matter How Much One Covers a Steaming Imu, The Smoke Will Rise) The lives of Five-0’s informants are in danger when the HPD system is hacked and one ends up dead, forcing McGarrett to enlist the help of hacker Aaron Wright, who he just imprisoned.
#7 - O 'oe, a 'owau, nalo ia mea
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 10 - Episode 10
(You and Me; It is Hidden) When Adam’s girlfriend, Tamiko, is kidnapped right in front of him, he shuts out Five-0 and breaks all the rules in order to get her back. Also, Five-0 investigates three seemingly unconnected homicides.
#8 - Demons
Castle (2009) - Season 4 - Episode 6
Castle and Beckett confront the possibility of paranormal foul play when a world renowned ghost hunter is mysteriously murdered while investigating a haunting at a legendary New York mansion.
#9 - Hahai i na pilikua nui
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 7 - Episode 17
(Hunting Monsters) McGarrett and Five-0 once again become entangled in the twisted mind games of serial killer Dr. Madison Gray when she stumbles into HPD covered in blood that matches Alicia Brown’s, and claims amnesia.
#10 - Ho'opio 'ia e ka noho ali'i a ka ua
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 9 - Episode 15
(Made Prisoner by the Reign of the Rain) As a dangerous hurricane hits Oahu, Five-0 is tasked with protecting El Diablo, a captured serial killer who is being hunted by an assassin. Also, Tani’s civilian safety check during the storm turns deadly and Rachel and Charlie evacuate to Danny’s house, where the ex-spouses reminisce.
#11 - He kauwa ke kanaka na ke aloha
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 10 - Episode 16
(Man is a Slave of Love) On Valentine's Day, Tani and Noelani are held hostage during a convenience store robbery. Also, Five-0 investigates the murder of a Thai diplomat whose wife confesses to the crime, but Danny suspects she's covering for the real killer.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#12 - Three Valentines
Frasier - Season 6 - Episode 14
Valentine's Day experiences for Niles, Frasier, and Martin and Daphne comprise this episode. First, Niles' cozy dinner for two at Frasier's apartment is ruined when the couch catches fire. Next, Frasier can't figure out whether his ambiguous dinner companion sees him as a co-worker or a romantic prospect. Finally, Martin and Daphne dine together, commiserating about their loneliness.
Watch Now:Amazon
#13 - E ho'i na keiki oki uaua o na pali
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 10 - Episode 19
(Home Go The Very Tough Lads of The Hills) Five-0 investigates when a rancher is murdered after he uncovers human skeletons on his property where legend says that Civil War-era gold coins were buried. Also, Quinn's former stepdaughter, Olivia, reaches out to her for help after her father doesn't come home.
#14 - Ke iho mai nei ko luna
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 9 - Episode 13
(Those Above Are Descending) Adam, Junior and Tani travel to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean when a murder takes place in a remote underwater lab, and the killer may still be on board.
#15 - Aia I Hi'ikua; I Hi'ialo
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 9 - Episode 6
(Is Borne on the Back; Is Borne in the Arms) McGarrett crosses the line and is arrested while investigating the death of his former SEAL buddy, who died while making an emergency landing on an aircraft carrier, and the only survivor is a baby. Also, Adam returns to Oahu with some devastating news about his marriage.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#16 - He 'oi'o kuhihewa; he kaka ola i 'ike 'ia e ka makaula
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 10 - Episode 5
(Don’t Blame Ghosts and Spirits for One’s Troubles; A Human is Responsible) It’s Halloween and Five-0 investigates a home invasion turned deadly after a dangerous “monster” escapes from the basement. Also, Max returns to Oahu with a very special guest.
#17 - Recoil
Castle (2009) - Season 5 - Episode 13
While investigating the murder of a young woman, Castle and Beckett find evidence that links her death with Senator William H. Bracken (Jack Coleman), the man responsible for Beckett's mother's murder. Determined to finally bring Bracken to justice, Beckett soon realizes that things are far more complicated than they seem.
#18 - Swan Song
Castle (2009) - Season 5 - Episode 7
When the lead guitarist of a rock band is murdered, the documentary crew that were following the band turn their cameras on Castle, Beckett and the team as they try to solve the case. The result is a documentary style episode of "Castle," which offers us a unique glimpse at our characters as they navigate a world that goes far beyond the rock & roll stage.
#19 - Broken Engagement/Trashman
Detroit 1-8-7 - Season 1 - Episode 7
Stone and Sanchez, dealing with the fallout from their personal attraction, are assigned with Fitch to investigate the murder of successful executive Abigail James from Detroit's "Tech Town." At the same time, Longford and Washington need to piece together the back story of another fresh murder case -- the lifeless body of a young drug dealer, "Toucan," is discovered in a trash bin.
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#20 - An Embarrassment of Bitches
Castle (2009) - Season 4 - Episode 13
When a famous dog trainer is killed, the investigation keeps coming back to charismatic reality TV star Kay Cappuccio. Kay, a favorite of tabloids and gossip websites the world over, has achieved stardom without possessing any discernible skill or talent. But there seems to be more to her story than she is letting on -- does that include murder?
#21 - Castle, P.I.
Castle (2009) - Season 7 - Episode 11
After being forbidden to work with Kate Beckett or the 12th Precinct, Castle obtains a P.I. license and shows up unannounced at Beckett's crime scene, hoping to investigate alongside her as a private eye. But things don't go as Castle had planned.
#22 - Aohe mea make i ka hewa; make no i ka mihi ole
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 8 - Episode 19
(No One Has Ever Died For the Mistakes He Has Made; Only Because He Didn’t Repent) A hitman, Leroy Davis, McGarrett’s father failed to arrest comes to McGarrett to finally confess his crimes and admit where he buried his victims. Also, Jessie makes a dangerous decision that could ruin Adam’s life.
#23 - Mimiki ke kai, ahuwale ka papa leho
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 9 - Episode 3
(When the Sea Draws Out the Tidal Wave, the Rocks Where the Cowries Hide Are Exposed) Crime spikes when a heat wave hits Oahu, causing McGarrett and Danny to hunt down a bank thief, and Tani and Junior’s car is stolen while they’re on duty. Also, Grover plays the golf game of a lifetime, and Kamekona incites a riot by price-gouging on his shave ice.
#24 - The Proposal
Frasier - Season 9 - Episode 15
Niles plans on proposing to Daphne, so he prepares his speech; buys a ring; and hires a choir, a string quartet, a trumpet player and Wolfgang Puck. But Daphne's mother is still staying with them, and on the night Niles plans to propose, Daphne begins to feel ill.
Watch Now:Amazon
#25 - Academic Octathalon
Malcolm in the Middle - Season 4 - Episode 16
An academic competition faces the Krelboynes in an event Malcolm derides. Especially when he learns his teacher has a cheating plan. Also: a commitment to a formal dance ruffles Reese, who's now trying to ditch his date.
#26 - Oni kalalea ke ku a ka la'au loa
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 8 - Episode 11
(A Tall Tree Stands Above the Others) It’s Christmas Eve and Danny tells Charlie a bedtime story about a recent Five-0 case involving bad Santas and a holiday miracle.
#27 - He lokomaika'i ka manu o Kaiona
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 8 - Episode 20
(Kind is the Bird of Kaiona) Catherine Rollins recruits McGarrett and Jerry to help her track down a uranium deposit thought to be hidden on an abandoned Hawaiian island before a suspected terrorist can make dirty bombs with it. Also, when Junior falls and is trapped in a ravine, he reflects on his estranged relationship with his father.
#28 - Kopi wale no i ka i'a a 'eu no ka ilo
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 8 - Episode 22
(Though the Fish is Well Salted, the Maggots Crawl) Five-0 must help Duke after he is forced to steal crucial evidence from the police locker in exchange for his kidnapped granddaughter. Also, Jerry goes undercover at a mental health facility in order to solve a murder.
#29 - Still
Castle (2009) - Season 5 - Episode 22
Beckett's life is on the line when she steps on a pressure sensitive bomb. While the team searches for a way to disarm the explosive, Castle distracts Beckett by arguing with her about who fell for whom first.
#30 - Child's Play
Castle (2009) - Season 7 - Episode 4
When an ice cream vender is shot, evidence leads Beckett and Castle to believe that an unknown second-grader may have vital information about the case. Castle goes undercover at an elementary school to try and identify the second-grader but nothing goes as planned.
#31 - The Last Seduction
Castle (2009) - Season 8 - Episode 7
In order to hunt down the brutal murderer of a grifting seducer, Castle & Beckett must investigate New York’s elite. Meanwhile, Castle plans to surprise Beckett on their one-year wedding anniversary.
#32 - O ke kumu, o ka mana, ho'opuka 'ia
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 9 - Episode 22
(The Teacher, The Pupil – Let it Come Forth) While Adam investigates the murder of an undercover FBI agent about to wed the daughter of a Yakuza leader, Noelani is held hostage and forced, along with her mentor Dr. Chu, to operate at gunpoint on a criminal.
#33 - A'ole e 'ōlelo mai ana ke ahi ua ana ia
Hawaii Five-0 - Season 8 - Episode 1
(Fire Will Never Say that It Has Had Enough) McGarrett and Danny recruit Tani Rey to join the task force when diabolical hacker Aaron Wright releases a dangerous arsonist from prison.
#34 - To Tell the Truth
Frasier - Season 6 - Episode 15
Niles dumps his top-notch lawyers for a down and dirty scrapper when Maris moves to postpone their settlement. The new attorney, Donny Douglas, warns Niles that in depositions, Maris' attorneys will be asking about Niles' passion for another woman, Daphne. Niles fears Frasier's compulsive truthfulness will let the cat out of the bag.
#35 - Beaten/Cover Letter
Detroit 1-8-7 - Season 1 - Episode 14
Fitch, Washington, Stone and Sanchez delve into the boxing world to investigate a woman's death. Her fiancé is preparing for a match against her ex-boyfriend and she was hiding a secret that could have thrown the fight. Longford and Mahajan are forced to face some tough ethical issues if they are to bring a resolution to the cold case they are re-examining. It seems that the victim led two lives, one with his wife and daughter and one with his married lover.
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#36 - Baby (Part 1)
Malcolm in the Middle - Season 4 - Episode 20
Hal and the boys are at a bridal expo, leaving a very pregnant Lois at home with Francis. They get two surprises: an unexpected visit from Grandma Ida (guest star Cloris Leachman) and Lois' water breaking.
#37 - Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name
Frasier - Season 5 - Episode 10
Frasier tags along with Daphne to her favorite pub and realizes he's been missing a Cheers-like atmosphere ever since he left Boston. They find themselves at odds with one another when Daphne insists that Frasier stop frequenting "her" place.
#38 - The Late Dr. Crane
Frasier - Season 7 - Episode 8
A mixup has the media reporting Frasier dead; Niles confronts his ex-wife's plastic surgeon.
#39 - Thanksgiving Guest
8 Simple Rules - Season 3 - Episode 9
While the family prepares Thanksgiving dinner for Cate to give her some much-needed time off, she's left with nothing to do until she brings home an unexpected guest while on an errand -- Principal Ed Gibb. Meanwhile, while C.J. deep-fries the turkey, Bridget and Kerry spar over pie recipes; Jim disassembles the TV in a shocking attempt to repair it; and Cate finds herself with an insurance adjuster the day after the holiday to find out who was responsible for burning down the garage.
#40 - Momma Mia
Frasier - Season 7 - Episode 1
Frasier falls for a woman who looks exactly like his late mother.
#41 - First Date
Frasier - Season 5 - Episode 20
Niles finally decides to ask Daphne out to dinner, but when the moment comes, he can't quite get up the nerve.
#42 - IQ
Frasier - Season 6 - Episode 19
Niles and Frasier compete with each other upon discovering the results of a childhood IQ test. Their all-night study sessions ruin their luncheon with three geniuses.
#43 - C.J.'s Real Dad
8 Simple Rules - Season 3 - Episode 20
C.J. is shocked and delighted when his biological father (Danny Woodburn, recurring on ""Seinfeld"" as Mickey Abbott) – a motivational speaker and ""little person"" – reveals himself for the first time to his wayward son. But Jim doesn't trust the man and thinks he may have ulterior motives for the visit. Recording artist Ruben Studdard makes a cameo appearance.
#44 - Dead Again
Castle (2009) - Season 8 - Episode 19
When a mild mannered safety inspector for the city miraculously survives a poisoning, it might be luck; but when he survives another, it's a mystery Castle and Beckett will have to solve.
#45 - Morning Becomes Entertainment
Frasier - Season 7 - Episode 19
Frasier and Bebe fill in as guest hosts on television's A.M. Seattle. Frasier finds the spotlight so appealing he may forsake his radio duties for a permanent job on television.
#46 - The Cranes Go Caribbean
Frasier - Season 8 - Episode 24
Frasier is horrified when he learns Martin, Niles and Daphne are going to accompany him on his trip to Belize with Claire.
#47 - It Takes Two to Tangle
Frasier - Season 8 - Episode 17
Frasier and Niles look for a wealthy person to donate money to their closing prep school. Martin starts to date a very wealthy woman and the Crane brothers want to ask her for a donation. However, Martin finds ways to screw up the arrangement by dating multiple women at the same time.
#48 - The Bad Son
Frasier - Season 8 - Episode 3
When Frasier's car breaks down, he and Roz decide to take the bus. There, Frasier spots an attractive woman whom he tries to start a conversation with, but unfortunately he slips and falls and the woman leaves the bus. But Frasier won't give up so easily: he overheard her conversation with a friend and now he knows her name and job, so he goes after her. She works in a retirement home, where Frasier takes his father to, pretending they're interested in having Martin live there. Frasier scores his date, but spends the entire time worrying about his father when Miranda tells him his father filled an application – later to be discovered that it was only done so Martin could play poker with the residents. Meanwhile, Niles and Daphne are separated during their romantic dinner on the roof when Niles gets locked in the hall.
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#49 - School Nurse
8 Simple Rules - Season 3 - Episode 3
After Cate accepts the position of school nurse from Principal Gibb (Adam Arkin, ""Chicago Hope""), Bridget and Kerry are convinced that she only took the job to spy on them -- while Rory is ecstatic that his mom might be able to protect him from a school bully. Meanwhile, after Bridget inadvertently spills the beans about Kerry losing her virginity in Europe, a shocked Cate accidentally switches on the school's P.A. system and lets the whole student body in on their ensuing conversation.
#50 - When Worlds Collide
The Equalizer (2021) - Season 2 - Episode 7
Bishop comes to McCall, Harry and Mel for help when a terrorist from his past uncovers the identity of his adult son, a young man Bishop has kept secret for decades to safeguard him from his intelligence work. Also, Aunt Vi becomes nostalgic about a past romantic relationship when she receives a surprise visitor.