The BEST episodes written by Taylor Hamra
#1 - Guilt By Association
Dallas (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 14
When John Ross and Pamela make a shocking discovery about an enemy’s whereabouts the night J.R. was killed, Bobby is compelled to reveal more of J.R.’s master plan to them and ask for their help in a surprising way. Meanwhile, Christopher heads out to search for his mother, but as an unexpected secret comes to light, a rift drives Christopher and Elena apart. At the same time, Sue Ellen makes an impassioned plea to convince Ken Richards (Lee Majors) to do the right thing, even though it may have dire consequences for him.
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#2 - Car Commercial
Hope & Faith - Season 1 - Episode 7
Kelly Ripa's charasmatic cohost, Regis Philbin, guest stars as shady used car salesman, Handsome Hal Halverson. In the episode, Halverson hires Faith to co-star in his commercial, in exchange for a free car. He soon finds her upstaging him. In an unrelated story, Hope wonders if Charley will remember the anniversary of their first kiss.
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#3 - You Can't Always Get What You Want
Good Trouble - Season 5 - Episode 17
Callie and her soon-to-be mother-in-law butt heads when she suggests throwing an engagement party for Callie and Jamie. Dennis and Davia's date night is interrupted. Joaquin finds an important lead.
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#4 - Please Help Me, I'm Fallin'
Nashville (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 6
Juliette gets into a brawl with a fan that goes viral, but Jeff sees damage control as an opening for his own career. Maddie is grounded and misses Colt who is on tour with his dad. Markus butts heads with Rayna over his sound, and the two consider whether they can continue working together.
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#5 - False Confessions
Dallas (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 4
With the future of Ewing Energies in jeopardy, Christopher does everything possible to keep a key deal alive. J.R. works to undermine Pamela, forcing John Ross to choose between a Ewing and a Barnes. Cliff Barnes returns to meet with an unlikely visitor.
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#6 - Fire in a Crowded Theater
Bluff City Law - Season 1 - Episode 4
After a young woman is murdered Elijah and Anthony take on hate-speech in a case against a controversial leader who is represented by Elijah's old friend and attorney Rachel Madsen.
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#7 - Crisis Unaverted
Life UneXpected - Season 1 - Episode 7
In the midst of feeling like he is being pushed out of Lux's life by Cate and Ryan, Baze wins the chance to compete against Ryan in a radio station contest and is determined to be the last man standing. Cate contemplates finally telling Ryan the full truth about Baze, but can't bear the thought of what might happen if she does. When Tasha tells Lux she may have to move three hours away to a new foster home, Lux decides to help Tasha track down her mother who is still living in town.
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#8 - What I Cannot Change
Nashville (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 14
Juliette Barnes returns to Nashville after receiving treatment for postpartum depression and finds herself at a critical crossroads. Layla, weeks away from launching her first album, courts a country-music superstar in order to secure an opening slot on her tour.
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#9 - Criminal Incriminated
Life UneXpected - Season 2 - Episode 3
Worried she may not pass an important exam that will help her stay in school, Lux contemplates buying the answers to the test from one of her classmates. Cate has an “interesting” day at the radio station after she accidentally eats banana bread laced with pot. Meanwhile, when a large sum of money is missing from Cate’s wallet, Ryan and Cate argue over who may be responsible for taking the money.
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#10 - It's Sure Gonna Hurt
Nashville (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 20
Rayna and Deacon face the facts of their relationship; Scarlett makes an unexpected discovery about herself; Gunnar performs with Elton John; Luke makes an appearance on "The View"; Layla launches her new album.
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#11 - Nobody Said It Was Going to Be Easy
Nashville (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 6
After a health scare, Juliette decides to ask Avery if he wants to be a part of her life as the baby’s father. Then, Gunnar deals with some recent life changing news and seeks advice from Scarlett. Meanwhile, Rayna sweeps the nominations for the CMA Awards but is up against her fiancé Luke for the most prized “Entertainer of the Year” category. Her glory is abruptly interrupted when she finds out Maddie and Daphne have been misbehaving back at home. While out on tour, Deacon finds his purpose in music thanks to the help of Pam, a backup singer in Luke’s band and country music star Sara Evans guest stars as herself, performing “Put My Heart Down” with Luke. Later, Scarlett befriends an unlikely new friend.
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#12 - I Got A Feeling
Good Trouble - Season 5 - Episode 5
Mariana struggles to navigate her changed relationship with Evan. Dennis and Davia are both busy in their careers, but are they still able to make time for one another? Alice, Malika, and Gael let off steam at a local Queer Night.
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#13 - I Can't Keep Away from You
Nashville (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 16
Rayna refuses to let Deacon wallow in his condition, but her support only frustrates him and pushes him away. Meanwhile, Avery, Gunnar and Scarlett are opening for Rascal Flatts on tour, but, when her past public meltdown haunts her on social media, Scarlett becomes wary of performing again. Meanwhile, Jeff and Layla continue to blur the lines of business and pleasure, sending Layla into a state of confusion. Will is enjoying his new writing partner Kevin, but hits a bump in the road when Kevin is mysteriously no long available. Then, Sadie finds herself in a dangerous situation with her relentless ex-husband.
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#14 - The Book of Jack
Just Shoot Me! - Season 6 - Episode 18
Jack takes a vacation and uses the time to fulfill his dream of writing a novel. But when he gets frustrated, he pays an English professor to write the book for him. Meanwhile, Maya, Elliott and Nina are left to oversee the magazine and can't agree on even the smallest decisions.
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#15 - The Birthday
The Bill Engvall Show - Season 1 - Episode 7
Bill is celebrating his 46th birthday with the family. Bill is hoping for a motorcycle, but is surprised by his actual gift. Lauren works on getting a fake ID to get into a club.
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#16 - The Last Hurrah
Dallas (2012) - Season 1 - Episode 4
John Ross seeks to gain an upper hand on a family member and resorts to blackmail, but J.R. decides to handle the situation his own way. Meanwhile, Christopher opens up to Bobby about his difficulty in choosing between the two women he loves.
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#17 - The Things You Do
American Housewife - Season 3 - Episode 11
Greg's insistence on doing the family's taxes prompts Katie to take matters into her own hands; Oliver and Anna-Kat join forces in an attempt to win a popular radio contest; Taylor finally sees Pierce's true colors.
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#18 - Take These Chances
Good Trouble - Season 4 - Episode 7
Mariana invites the RB girls to Bulk Beauty. Davia reaches out to Luca and invites him to stay at the Coterie. Malika’s learning to play the game at work. Joaquin questions Dennis about his sister. Dennis asks Davia to work for him.
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#19 - Teacher Schooled
Life UneXpected - Season 2 - Episode 12
Eric confesses that he is dating Lux while Baze comes to terms with the fact that his father cheated on his mother with Emma prior to their relationship.
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#20 - The Wedding
Hope & Faith - Season 1 - Episode 12
Charley's family comes to town as his brother gets married to his Swedish fiancee, Astrid. After Faith's pre-wedding party with Astrid, a Swedish volley ball team, and their native drink leaves the bride missing and a player in her place. Meanwhile, Charley frets over his toast and Hope tries to please her in-laws.
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#21 - Stand By Your Mandi (2)
Hope & Faith - Season 2 - Episode 7
Even though his true love is Anne, Jack decides to marry Mandi. He is unaware, however, that Mandi is very much in love with her current boyfriend.
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#22 - Another Car Commercial
Hope & Faith - Season 2 - Episode 14
Auto dealer Handsome Hal refuses to exchange Faith's lemon of a car unless she can get former baseball star, Gary ""The Gooch"" Gucharez, to do a commercial. Faith tricks the reluctant Gooch, but later regrets it.
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#23 - Sex, Lies and Faith
Hope & Faith - Season 3 - Episode 12
Hope is stung when Charley laments that their love life has been non-existent for weeks. When she confides in her sister, Faith tells Hope that it’s unrealistic to think married couples can keep the spark alive for years – only a sexy single like Faith can continue to have a sizzling sex life. Upset that Faith might be right, Hope invites Charley to meet her at a hotel. They have so much fun that their activities escalate, and they sneak around for days, fabricating lies to get Faith to do Hope’s household and parenting chores. But even as she puts her own love life on hold, Faith brings her unique style to her new domestic responsibilities
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#24 - The Phone Call
Hope & Faith - Season 3 - Episode 4
Faith confesses that she’s tired of Hope nagging her about every aspect of her life – from parking tickets to her love life -- so a frustrated Hope vows to abstain from cleaning up Faith’s messes. But Charley is the one who suffers when Hope redirects her energy to focus solely on him.
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