The BEST episodes written by Stuart Zicherman
#1 - Sucker Punch
Lights Out - Season 1 - Episode 12
Things are heating up two weeks before the big fight when Lights is no longer the favorite to win and is a 6 to 1 underdog. This makes Barry Word worried and tells him take a dive. Further more, Lights gets a surprise visit from his estranged mother, Mae, who has left the family several times over the years. Though Margaret considers her mother dead and Johnny suspects her of wanting a handout, Mae claims she just wants her family back, so Lights and Pops try to reunite with her.
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#2 - Combinations
Lights Out - Season 1 - Episode 6
Lights starts training for his fight with El Diablo—his first fight in five years, while dealing with the heartbreak of being away from his family. While sparring, he receives an injury from a thumb to the eye, causing him to see double. This gets him into trouble hanging out with Johnny who tries to help his brother's well-being by setting him up with a call girl. When stories fly about his night out and that the fact he has been cage fighting for money, Lights seeks advice from reporter Mike Fumosa to make the story go away, but he wants to write about Lights' private life in return.
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#3 - I Am Abassin Zadran
The Americans (2013) - Season 3 - Episode 12
Martha hosts an unexpected guest. Philip and Elizabeth must work a formidable Mujahideen commander. Paige acts out.
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#4 - The Walk In
The Americans (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 3
Philip and Elizabeth complete their next mission - but not without complications - and Philip's fears about Elizabeth's readiness for action deepen. Stan tracks the KGB walk-in which leads to much praise at work and a deepening of his attachment to, and dependence on, Nina. Meanwhile, Paige snoops into her mother's family background and Oleg begins to scrutinize Nina's secret operation.
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#5 - Equifax & Experian
Sweetbitter - Season 2 - Episode 2
Tess' bad credit score reveals something about her past, and he gang tries to help. Sasha is accused when Santos' new shoes go missing.
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#6 - Open House
The Americans (2013) - Season 3 - Episode 3
Danger mounts for Elizabeth and Philip as they get closer to the inner circle of the C.I.A. Afghan Group. Stan monitors Zinaida. Agent Aderholt challenges Agent Gaad on a crucial operation. Arkady tasks Oleg and Tatiana with gathering high-level intel. Martha proposes a lifestyle change to Clark.
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#7 - Yousaf
The Americans (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 10
A new mission with international stakes has Philip calling on Annelise for assistance just as an old foe returns to D.C. with a vendetta. Stan makes a discovery that could put the FBI hot on the trail of illegals.
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#8 - It's Not Personal
Alaska Daily - Season 1 - Episode 3
Eileen, Roz and Sylvie travel to Meade to learn more about a suspect in Gloria’s case and connect with the local police chief, which proves to be more challenging than expected. When Austin learns about a political candidate’s murky financial ties, Stanley must decide if they can publish with the newspaper’s owner having endorsed the candidate.
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#9 - Episode 4
The Affair - Season 3 - Episode 4
Cole is put in an increasingly impossible situation by Alison's return to his life. Alison must contend with Luisa while attempting to reconnect with her daughter. Simultaneously, a dangerous passion threatens to wreck everything.
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#10 - If It's to Be
American Sports Story - Season 1 - Episode 1
Young Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career, but when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands.
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#11 - Episode 8
The Affair - Season 3 - Episode 8
An unexpected cause to celebrate provokes a sobering realization in Alison. Soon after, a startling warning leaves her pondering the unthinkable. Cole's frustrations with Alison come to a head, revealing a radical truth.
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#12 - Now Your Tongue is Coded
Sweetbitter - Season 1 - Episode 2
When Tess forgets her wallet at the restaurant, she goes back to discover what happens after-hours; Simone teaches her about the coding of tongues, leading Tess to become even more enthralled by Simone.
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#13 - The Ceremony
The Shrink Next Door - Season 1 - Episode 2
Dr. Ike convinces Marty to have a second bar mitzvah, which upsets Phyllis.
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