The BEST episodes written by Ron Nyswaner

Make It Easy
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8.63
186 votes

#1 - Make It Easy

Fellow Travelers - Season 1 - Episode 8

In 1957, Hawk and Tim reunite at Senator McCarthy's funeral and try, one last time, to find a way to be together, but the pressures of impending fatherhood may force Hawk to commit an act of betrayal. In San Francisco, in 1986, Hawk seeks redemption, seeing Tim through a medical crisis and facing Lucy, who arrives with an ultimatum. Marcus and Frankie are stunned by news concerning their adopted son, Jerome. Tim makes a wrenching decision that will change Hawk's life forever.

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White Nights
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8.31
169 votes

#2 - White Nights

Fellow Travelers - Season 1 - Episode 7

It's 1979 and Tim, now a social worker in San Francisco, travels to Fire Island where he suspects Hawk is drinking himself to death after a family tragedy. Hawk takes Tim on a tour of "gay paradise," indulging in dancing, drugs and unbridled sex until things take a dark turn. In San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie are drawn into the explosion of gay rage prompted by the verdict in Dan White's murder trial. Hawk's adult daughter, Kimberly, challenges Lucy to share the truth about her marriage.

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Hit Me
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7.91
196 votes

#3 - Hit Me

Fellow Travelers - Season 1 - Episode 3

Hawk and Tim go on a road trip that turns sour when Tim realizes Hawk is using the trip to dig up dirt on Senator Smith's enemies. Marcus and Frankie's encounter with a racist bouncer nearly tears them apart. Roy is desperate to keep David from being drafted and Jean Kerr questions McCarthy's masculinity. In 1980s San Francisco, Tim withholds forgiveness until a medical emergency gives Hawk a chance to prove he's worthy of it.

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Rodef
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7.90
2272 votes

#4 - Rodef

Ray Donovan - Season 2 - Episode 11

Ray starts to make arrangements in case he gets arrested when Kate publishes her story. Meanwhile, Cookie gives Ray a million dollars to track down a stalkerazzi video of the shooting. Mickey's robbery doesn't quite go as planned when Terry gets left behind - and arrested. Plus, Shorty's oxygen tanks explode while Conor is waiting in the SRO, leading to a confrontation between Ray and Mickey. And Ezra tells Ray and Avi that Kate needs to be stopped.

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Bucky Fuckin' Dent
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7.87
3037 votes

#5 - Bucky Fuckin' Dent

Ray Donovan - Season 1 - Episode 11

Bunchy has a violent encounter with someone from his past. Ray is called to the Donovan Fite Club to handle a situation that has escalated in to a crisis. Ray meets with Ezra who pressures him about Sully, Mickey and the FBI. The police question Mickey about a recent murder. Ray sends Avi to protect Abby and the kids from Sully.

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America First
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7.86
5689 votes

#6 - America First

Homeland - Season 6 - Episode 12

Season Finale. Pieces fall into place.

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Why Is This Night Different?
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7.84
4914 votes

#7 - Why Is This Night Different?

Homeland - Season 5 - Episode 4

Carrie cannot find answers; Saul and Allison run an operation.

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A False Glimmer
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7.83
4803 votes

#8 - A False Glimmer

Homeland - Season 5 - Episode 12

The clock runs out.

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Species Jump
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7.79
3329 votes

#9 - Species Jump

Homeland - Season 7 - Episode 6

Saul calls an old friend. Wellington has a problem. Carrie enjoys a win.

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Irish Spring
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7.72
2378 votes

#10 - Irish Spring

Ray Donovan - Season 2 - Episode 5

Ray gets compromising information on Cochran. Avi follows Kate as she investigates, but Ray will need to give her a new story. Meanwhile, Abby tries to have fun with her prospective new neighbors, and gets closer to Jim, her cop friend. Marvin takes Bridget to a party at the house of ex-con/hip-hop mogul Cookie Brown. And Conor apologizes to Alex - but it doesn't go well.

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Clarity
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7.64
3306 votes

#11 - Clarity

Homeland - Season 7 - Episode 10

Carrie needs to choose a side. Keane needs an ally. Saul has an idea.

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Imminent Risk
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7.63
6045 votes

#12 - Imminent Risk

Homeland - Season 6 - Episode 7

Carrie gets bad news. Saul makes a plan. Quinn accepts his situation.

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All About Allison
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7.58
4889 votes

#13 - All About Allison

Homeland - Season 5 - Episode 8

Carrie needs Allison's help. Quinn's plans change.

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Twerk
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7.54
3645 votes

#14 - Twerk

Ray Donovan - Season 1 - Episode 3

Mickey spends time with Bunchy and Terry, insinuating himself back into their lives. Ray "buys" a talented hip-hop artist for his rapper neighbor. Ray's mentor, Ezra Goldman, holds a fundraiser in honor of his late wife, but he's haunted by the sins of his past. Meanwhile, Mickey is approached by an FBI agent with a Hollywood obsession.

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Standoff
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7.49
3502 votes

#15 - Standoff

Homeland - Season 7 - Episode 3

Carrie has a distressing realization. Saul negotiates. Keane and Wellington disagree.

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The Covenant
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7.45
5912 votes

#16 - The Covenant

Homeland - Season 6 - Episode 3

Saul goes to Abu Dhabi. Carrie delivers bad news. Quinn senses something.

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