The BEST episodes written by Ryan Murphy

Mother of the Year
star
8.94
372 votes

#1 - Mother of the Year

Pose - Season 1 - Episode 8

The ultimate showdown takes places at the Princess Ball, when the House of Evangelista battles against the House of Ferocity and Mother of the Year is decided.

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In My Heels
star
8.73
282 votes

#2 - In My Heels

Pose - Season 2 - Episode 10

After a medical set back, Blanca struggles to reassemble the House of Evangelista. Meanwhile, Pray Tell confronts old traumas when an exciting new category is proposed.

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Series Finale (2)
star
8.61
161 votes

#3 - Series Finale (2)

Pose - Season 3 - Episode 8

When Blanca discovers an HIV clinical trial is denying access to people of color she joins ACT UP in an effort to get Pray Tell the medication.

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Series Finale (1)
star
8.53
182 votes

#4 - Series Finale (1)

Pose - Season 3 - Episode 7

When Blanca discovers an HIV clinical trial is denying access to people of color she joins ACT UP in an effort to get Pray Tell the medication.

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Pilot
star
8.48
501 votes

#5 - Pilot

Pose - Season 1 - Episode 1

In 1987 New York, Blanca Rodriguez pursues her dream of becoming a house mother after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis. Alongside the members of her newly formed House of Evangelista, Blanca competes in the House Ballroom scene against her former mother and recent rival, Elektra Abundance. Meanwhile, Damon Richards moves to New York City with aspirations of joining a dance company.

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Never Knew Love Like This Before
star
8.47
335 votes

#6 - Never Knew Love Like This Before

Pose - Season 2 - Episode 4

The Ballroom community is shaken to its core when a valued member is brutally attacked.

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Acting Up
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8.44
335 votes

#7 - Acting Up

Pose - Season 2 - Episode 1

Convinced Madonna's "Vogue" will lead to mainstream acceptance, Blanca encourages the House of Evangelista to follow their dreams despite putting her own on the backburner. Meanwhile, Pray Tell joins an activist organization fighting for the rights of HIV positive people.

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Love is the Message
star
8.43
365 votes

#8 - Love is the Message

Pose - Season 1 - Episode 6

Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.

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Adelle Coffin
star
8.28
435 votes

#9 - Adelle Coffin

Nip/Tuck - Season 1 - Episode 10

Sean and Christian learn that they have to take a test in order to continue practicing. Sean and Megan visit a doctor to learn that there is nothing they can do for her. Mrs. Grubman returns to get an operation on her and her fiancé. Christian passes his test, but Sean walks out. Megan commits suicide. Julia finds out about Sean's affair with Megan.

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And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)
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8.28
534 votes

#10 - And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)

Feud - Season 1 - Episode 5

Bette is on track to win a record-breaking third Best Actress Oscar. Joan and Hedda launch a clandestine campaign against her.

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Dreams Come True
star
8.25
600 votes

#11 - Dreams Come True

Glee - Season 6 - Episode 13

All of Will’s hard work and dedication to the Glee Club and to fostering the talents and dreams of his students pays off in a major way, and everyone shares in the feeling of joy that permeates the school as teachers and students reflect on their shared journey. Old rifts and wounds are healed and new sights are set on a promising future. Everyone seems to be ending up exactly as expected and right where they belong… along with more than a few unexpected surprises.

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Access
star
8.24
366 votes

#12 - Access

Pose - Season 1 - Episode 2

Blanca is denied access to a popular bar leading to a purposeful feud. Meanwhile, inexperienced Damon learns the truth about love and sex when he is asked on a date.

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Pilot
star
8.23
487 votes

#13 - Pilot

The New Normal - Season 1 - Episode 1

A gay couple start a family with the help of a young single mother who becomes their surrogate.

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Joan Rivers
star
8.16
353 votes

#14 - Joan Rivers

Nip/Tuck - Season 2 - Episode 16

Joan Rivers consults with Sean and Christian to have all of her plastic surgeries undone, because she wants her grandson Cooper to learn that you don't have to be perfect. When she ultimately learns what she will turn out like after the work has been finished, she decides to give up on her original plan and asks the doctors to schedule her for a facelift the next morning. Matt is concerned about Ava, who seems obviously depressed. He suggests they go away to Paris and start a new life together, which she reluctantly accepts after some convincing. Matt goes to McNamara-Troy to steal drugs for her to take with them. Christian finds him, and gets upset when he learns Matt is going to Paris. Christian goes to have a talk with Ava, and when trying to make a point using sex, he learns that Ava is really a transsexual. Julia, Sean, and Christian spend the night researching, and trace their way to Maryland and a Gender Reassignment center. They learn that Ava's surgeon was a retired doctor by the name of Barrett Moore. Avery was a homosexual admirer of his, but Barrett could not love him the way Avery wanted him to. He perfected his plan for surgery, and made Avery a woman. They married, but their marriage was not perfect. Since they could not conceive, Barrett used a surrogate, and Adrian was born. Ava could not live with the pain, so she left with Adrian when Barrett was not home. Julia confronts Ava, and tells her that she knows her secret - and that she will reveal it to Matt if she does not break up with him by the end of the week. Ava needs one more surgery before she's complete, and Sean and Christian call Barrett in to help. Barrett asks Ava if he could meet Adrian, and she agrees to let him do so. When Matt comes home with the plane tickets, Ava gets upset by his constant mess making, and breaks up with him. In tears, Adrian comes home with a knife hidden behind his back. He once again tries to get his problems spoken. She tells him that Matt is out of the pi

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100
star
8.09
782 votes

#15 - 100

Glee - Season 5 - Episode 12

The original members of New Directions reunite at McKinley to celebrate and reflect on the history of the seemingly doomed glee club.

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The Big Day
star
8.06
168 votes

#16 - The Big Day

The New Normal - Season 1 - Episode 22

The wedding is finally here and despite all of the challenges that pop up throughout the day, Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) are dead set on getting married before the arrival of their baby, but their son has other plans.

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2009
star
8.03
535 votes

#17 - 2009

Glee - Season 6 - Episode 12

Glee goes back in time to see why the original members of New Directions signed up for glee club in the first place.

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Sofa's Choice
star
8.03
420 votes

#18 - Sofa's Choice

The New Normal - Season 1 - Episode 2

Shania is working to adapt to her new surroundings and, much to the delight of Bryan, begins impersonating Little Edie from ‘Grey Gardens.’ Later, David and Bryan reminisce about the first time they met and decide to have a night on the town like they did when they were younger. Elsewhere, Jane finds something disturbing in the boys’ room and enlists Goldie’s ex-husband Clay to try and woo her granddaughter back to Ohio. Elsewhere, Rocky mistakenly suspects Shania of misbehaving.

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Baby Clothes
star
8.03
350 votes

#19 - Baby Clothes

The New Normal - Season 1 - Episode 3

Bryan goes on a shopping spree for baby clothes, and returning them proves to be a problem. Meanwhile, Shania dresses up in baby clothes for school, forcing Goldie to have an uncomfortable interaction with Shania's teacher.

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Original Song
star
7.97
2955 votes

#20 - Original Song

Glee - Season 2 - Episode 16

With Sue Sylvester coaching Aural Intensity, Blaine and the Warblers’ dynamic set list and tough judges Tammy Jean Albertson (guest star Griffin) and Sister Mary Constance (guest star Devine), the kids of New Directions decide the only way to win Regionals is to write and perform their own original songs. Meanwhile, Quinn is hell-bent on getting Finn back and ruling McKinley once again.

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The Goldie Rush
star
7.95
144 votes

#21 - The Goldie Rush

The New Normal - Season 1 - Episode 12

Bryan and David discuss their future and how big they want to grow their family. The conversation leads them back to Expanding Families where Gary reveals that he wants a family of his own but he can’t seem to find the right guy. Bryan and David play matchmakers and set him up with Bryan’s ex-boyfriend and legendary party boy Monty, but their plan leads to more than they bargained for when Monty asks Goldie to be his surrogate. Elsewhere, Rocky and Jane help Shania deal with some mean girls.

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The Break-Up
star
7.93
1591 votes

#22 - The Break-Up

Glee - Season 4 - Episode 4

The relationships of four of the couples are tested – Will and Emma, Rachel and Finn, Kurt and Blaine, and Santana and Brittany but only one of them will survive.

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Bitchcraft
star
7.93
3981 votes

#23 - Bitchcraft

American Horror Story - Season 3 - Episode 1

A young girl discovers she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem. Fiona Goode returns to town.

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Pilot
star
7.91
703 votes

#24 - Pilot

Feud - Season 1 - Episode 1

Cast aside by Hollywood, screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis battle ageism, sexism and each other when they sign up to make "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?".

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Michael
star
7.90
2038 votes

#25 - Michael

Glee - Season 3 - Episode 11

In a special episode celebrating the music of Michael Jackson, the rivalry between New Directions and the Warblers intensifies en route to Regionals. Meanwhile, Kurt and Rachel receive news regarding their admissions process at NYADA, and things continue to heat up between Sam and Mercedes.

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Quentin Costa
star
7.89
474 votes

#26 - Quentin Costa

Nip/Tuck - Season 3 - Episode 15

The Carver strikes at a sorority house. His identity is revealed. Ariel's dad kidnaps Matt and Cherry. Ariel's dad forces Matt to make a life threatening decision, while the carver tries desperately to get his last minute revenge. Julia discovers that there might be something wrong with her baby.

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The Final Girl(s)
star
7.89
786 votes

#27 - The Final Girl(s)

Scream Queens - Season 1 - Episode 13

Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.

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A Whole New You
star
7.88
1490 votes

#28 - A Whole New You

9-1-1 - Season 1 - Episode 10

The first responders take calls to help an unusual domestic disturbance, a "death" at a psychic's and a horrific motorcycle crash. Bobby dips his toe into the dating pool. Abby takes a walk down memory lane. Buck is confronted by his past actions. Athena tries to start her new life.

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Pilot
star
7.86
4172 votes

#29 - Pilot

Glee - Season 1 - Episode 1

Will Schuester an optimistic high school teacher, tries to reinvent the McKinley High School's glee club, while reinventing himself. He challenges a group of outcasts to realize their true star potential, while facing harsh criticism from everyone in the school.

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The Power of Madonna
star
7.85
3411 votes

#30 - The Power of Madonna

Glee - Season 1 - Episode 15

Mr. Schuester is concerned that the girls in the glee club are being disrespected and bullied by the guys. Looking to Madonna and her musical message of equality as inspiration, he challenges the entire team to choose Madonna songs as their next assignment in the hopes that the girls embrace her strength, independence and confidence and that the guys will see the error of their misogynistic ways. The glee club takes the assignment to heart as they perform some of Madonna’s greatest hits, including “Express Yourself” and “Like A Prayer.” Meanwhile, Kurt and Mercedes give Sue a vote of confidence with a makeover that is definitely in “Vogue”.

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Escobar Gallardo
star
7.83
427 votes

#31 - Escobar Gallardo

Nip/Tuck - Season 1 - Episode 13

Christian learns that Kimber and Merril are engaged. Escobar continues to have the surgeons do things for him. Liz is sent to Bermuda after being shot in the leg by one of Escobar's people. Sean goes to kill Escobar. Escobar makes a deal with Sean; a new face for their freedom. Christian learns, in the delivery room, that he is not the father of Gina's baby. Julia returns to get the paternity test she had done a while ago. The doctors do surgery on Escobar, and give him the face of a criminal even higher than Gallardo on the Most Wanted List - Armand Ortiz. Ortiz is arrested at the airport for bank robbing and killing a federal agent.

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Critics
star
7.83
144 votes

#32 - Critics

Halston - Season 1 - Episode 5

With his career in a nosedive and his personal life a mess, Halston receives an artistic lifeline from an old friend before embarking on a last journey.

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The Sacred Taking
star
7.82
3121 votes

#33 - The Sacred Taking

American Horror Story - Season 3 - Episode 8

Cordelia rallies the girls in the fight to stop Fiona. A dangerous new enemy puts Misty in the cross hairs. The rivalry between Marie Laveau and Delphine comes to a head.

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Homecoming
star
7.79
408 votes

#34 - Homecoming

Glee - Season 6 - Episode 2

Puck, Quinn, Santana, Mercedes, Brittany, Artie and Tina all return to McKinley for Homecoming and help Rachel and Kurt recruit for the new glee club.

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Let Go
star
7.77
2117 votes

#35 - Let Go

9-1-1 - Season 1 - Episode 2

A roller coaster malfunctions at an amusement park. Athena and Hen respond to an unusual home invasion. A couple's dispute leads to a dramatic rescue.

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Furt
star
7.76
3382 votes

#36 - Furt

Glee - Season 2 - Episode 8

It's all about wedding and parents with Kurt getting ready for his father Burt's upcoming marriage to Finn's mom Carole, Sue decides to compete by getting married as well which will lead to the introduction of an awesome guest star: Carol Burnett. Carol will play Sue's Nazi-hunting mother Doris, who comes to visit Sue in Ohio.

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The Ten Commandments Killer
star
7.75
2241 votes

#37 - The Ten Commandments Killer

American Horror Story - Season 5 - Episode 8

John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally’s arrangement with March is revealed.

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The New Rachel
star
7.75
1662 votes

#38 - The New Rachel

Glee - Season 4 - Episode 1

Rachel begins school at NYADA, where she meets junior Brody Weston (Dean Geyer) and starts classes with a tough dance instructor, Cassandra July (Kate Hudson). At McKinley High, the rebuilding of New Directions begins and Wade "Unique" Adams (Alex Newell) transfers to join the group. Kurt aids director Will Schuester in finding potential recruits, who include Marley Rose (Melissa Benoist) and Puck's half brother Jake (Jacob Artist).

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Mattress
star
7.74
2725 votes

#39 - Mattress

Glee - Season 1 - Episode 12

When the Glee Club is left out of the yearbook because of budget cuts, everyone seems to be relieved that they won’t have to suffer the ridicule of years past. Everyone except Rachel, that is, who wants her legacy cemented in print. Meanwhile, Quinn makes it her mission to be in the Cheerios yearbook photo, and Will and Terri’s relationship is shaken to its core.

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The Origins of Monstrosity
star
7.73
3604 votes

#40 - The Origins of Monstrosity

American Horror Story - Season 2 - Episode 6

A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff. The Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden. The origin of Bloody Face is revealed.

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Rubber Man
star
7.69
5285 votes

#41 - Rubber Man

American Horror Story - Season 1 - Episode 8

The man in the rubber suit is revealed.

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Prom-asaurus
star
7.68
1871 votes

#42 - Prom-asaurus

Glee - Season 3 - Episode 19

Brittany goes into high gear as class president to spearhead the prom. Then, after prom king and queen nominations are announced, the kids kick into campaign mode, and some of the outcasts organize a rival celebration.

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Pilot
star
7.67
2408 votes

#43 - Pilot

9-1-1 - Season 1 - Episode 1

Emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.

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Home Invasion
star
7.67
7290 votes

#44 - Home Invasion

American Horror Story - Season 1 - Episode 2

Vivien and Violet get themselves caught in a dangerous situation. Ben goes back to Boston to fix a mistake that he made.

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Nanette Babcock
star
7.67
453 votes

#45 - Nanette Babcock

Nip/Tuck - Season 1 - Episode 3

Sean and Julia discover Matt has tried to circumcise himself. The business is sued by a faithful client after Sean accidentally leaves a surgical tool inside of her body. Meanwhile, Christian and Grace struggle with a mentally unstable patient.

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Monsters Among Us
star
7.67
3067 votes

#46 - Monsters Among Us

American Horror Story - Season 4 - Episode 1

One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television. Police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse.

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Theatricality
star
7.67
3333 votes

#47 - Theatricality

Glee - Season 1 - Episode 20

Rachel confronts her mother, while Tina faces an identity crisis. New Directions were given a task to sing Lady GaGa songs.

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Pilot
star
7.65
1054 votes

#48 - Pilot

9-1-1: Lone Star - Season 1 - Episode 1

Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station. After a similar tragedy happens to a firehouse in Austin, Owen, along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K., takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to Texas, where he helps them start anew. On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world - one that could very well end his life. Once in Austin, Owen meets the brilliant and wry chief paramedic Michelle Blake, as well as police officer Carlos Reyes. He then begins to assemble his new team of diverse and qualified candidates for Firehouse 126.

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Pilot
star
7.65
8612 votes

#49 - Pilot

American Horror Story - Season 1 - Episode 1

A therapist and his family move across the country to escape their troubled past, but quickly discover that their new home comes with its own horrific baggage.

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Continuum
star
7.65
3300 votes

#50 - Continuum

American Horror Story - Season 2 - Episode 12

A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release. Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.

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