Best TV episodes of 2012
Episodes aired in 2012 that I have rated at least 8/10.
Contains episodes from the following TV series:
7* Fringe.
6* Suits, Dexter, Person of Interest, Castle.
5* The Newsroom, Arrow, Spartacus, Homeland.
4* Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, American Horror Story, The Walking Dead.
3* Sherlock, House M. D., Justified, The Big Bang Theory, Last Resort.
2* Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries.
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Contains episodes from the following TV series:
7* Fringe.
6* Suits, Dexter, Person of Interest, Castle.
5* The Newsroom, Arrow, Spartacus, Homeland.
4* Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, American Horror Story, The Walking Dead.
3* Sherlock, House M. D., Justified, The Big Bang Theory, Last Resort.
2* Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries.
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- DirectorPaul McGuiganStarsBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanUna StubbsSherlock must confiscate something of importance from a mysterious woman named Irene Adler.-10/10.
Season 2, Episode 1.
Mycroft: All lives end. All hearts are broken. Caring is not an advantage, Sherlock.
Irene Adler: Mr. Holmes, if it was the end of the world, if this was the very last night, would you have dinner with me?
Mycroft: That's all it takes. One lonely, naive man desperate to show off, and a woman clever enough to make him feel special. - DirectorToby HaynesStarsBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanUna StubbsJim Moriarty hatches a mad scheme to turn the whole city against Sherlock.9/10.
Season 2, Episode 3.
Moriarty: Every fairytale needs a good old fashion villain.
Molly: You look sad when you think he can't see you.
Sherlock: Oh, I may be on the side of the angels, but don't think for one second that I am one of them. - DirectorNeil MarshallStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyCharles DanceStannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future.9/10.
Season 2, Episode 9.
Sandor (The Hound): Any man dies with a clean sword, I'll rape his *beep* corpse!
The Hound: *beep* the Kingsguard. *beep* the city. *beep* the King.
Tyrion: Those are brave men knocking at our door. Let’s go kill them! - DirectorAlfonso Gomez-RejonStarsZachary QuintoJoseph FiennesSarah PaulsonSister Jude digs up dirt on Arden. Kit makes a surprising confession. Bloody Face is unmasked.9/10.
Season 2, Episode 5.
Dr. Oliver Thredson: Don't worry. She won't bite. I took her teeth.
*Leon Bibb, Ronnie Gilbert & Robert De Cormier - It Could Be a Wonderful World*
*Soeur Sourire - Dominique* - DirectorDavid NutterStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyNikolaj Coster-WaldauBran and Rickon have escaped Winterfell. Theon tries to hunt them down. Daenerys' dragons have been stolen. Jon travels through the wilderness with Ygritte as his prisoner. Sansa has bled and is now ready to have Joffrey's children.9/10.
Season 2, Episode 7.
Tyrion: It’s hard to put a leash on a dog, once you’ve put a crown on its head.
Arya: Most girls are idiots.
Tywin: You’re too smart for your own good.
Ser Jorah: No one can survive in this world without help.
Cersei: The more people you love, the weaker you are. [...] Love no one but your children.
Catelyn: Wise men do not make demands of kings. - DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanAs the fallout continues to reverberate from the pending lawsuit against Pearson Hardman, Harvey turns to a former colleague, with whom he has a thorny past, for help in proving the firm's case.9/10.
Season 2, Episode 7.
Louis: Somebody wants to get Litt-Up!
Louis: Everyone is trying to help you because YOU screwed up. What happened to that beautiful woman in there is on YOU not ME. - DirectorMichael CuestaStarsClaire DanesDamian LewisMorena BaccarinCarrie must decide what her heart really wants. Brody shares a drink with Faber to discuss the future of his family. Saul is tasked with a secret mission and Quinn makes a decision that may change everything.9/10.
Season 2, Episode 12.
Peter Quinn: I'm the guy that kills bad guys. - DirectorRichard J. LewisStarsJim CaviezelTaraji P. HensonKevin ChapmanReese is trapped next to a person of interest in a part of the city extremely controlled and needs the help of Finch, Fusco and Carter.9/10.
Season 1, Episode 23.
Alicia Corwin: You created God. And now you're gonna help me shut it down.
John: Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not trying to kill you. - DirectorRick JacobsonStarsLiam McIntyreManu BennettPeter MensahSpartacus leads a bold mission to free Crixus from Roman captivity, but a storied gladiator from the House of Batiatus complicates matters. Ilithyia's scheming puts her marriage to Glaber at risk.-9/10.
Season 3, Vengeance, Episode 5. - DirectorGreg MottolaStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.Will's professional idealism is put to the test with his new news team when they are first to cover the Deep Horizon platform oil spill.-9/10.
Season 1, Episode 1.
Will: The first step to solving a problem is realizing there is one. - DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt expands his business overseas, and the money is pouring in.-9/10.
Season 5, Episode 8.
Gale Boetticher (inscription): To my other favorite W.W… - DirectorThomas SchnauzStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulMike and Jesse are out. Now Walt has to handle things on his own. Hank finally finds a rat in Mike's gang.8+/10.
Season 5, Episode 7.
Walter: Say my name.
Walter: You're goddamn right!
Walter: Do you really want to live in a world without Coca-Cola?
Mike: Shut the *beep* up, let me die in peace. - DirectorGeorge MastrasStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter White's domestic life continues to deteriorate; at the same time, his growing business venture aims to steal a train car chock full of methylamine.8+/10.
Season 5, Episode 5.
Jesse: No! No! - DirectorDavid ShoreStarsHugh LaurieOmar EppsRobert Sean LeonardTreating a drug addict patient results in House examining his life, his future and confronting his own personal demons.8+/10.
Season 8, Episode 22. - DirectorJohn DahlStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonAs Christmas approaches, Dexter tries to balance his life with Hannah and his relationship with Debra. Dexter learns the man responsible for ordering his mother's death has been released from jail.8+/10.
Season 7, Episode 11.
Hannah: We could have it all.
Hannah: You should have killed me. - DirectorRomeo TironeStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonDexter tries to keep Debra in the dark about his relationship with Hannah, but a surprise visit from Astor, Cody and Harrison throws a wrench into his plans. Fresh out of jail, Isaak renews his pursuit of Dexter.8+/10.
Season 7, Episode 8.
Isaac: I suppose the heart knows something that we just don’t know. Love can be inconvenient, and perhaps inappropriate. It can be dangerous. Make us do things we wouldn’t dream of doing. But wrong? That just depends on where we end up, doesn’t it?
Hannah: If you want to never see each other again tomorrow night then I’m ok with that too. - DirectorBilly GierhartStarsAndrew LincolnSarah Wayne CalliesLaurie HoldenRick, Daryl, Michonne and Oscar enter Woodbury in search of Glenn and Maggie. Meanwhile, a new group of survivors encounter the prison.8+/10.
Season 3, Episode 8. - DirectorAlik SakharovStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonDebra gets to know a local crime writer who's dug up some incriminating dirt on Hannah McKay - Dexter's newest obsession. Quinn gets an offer he tries to refuse and LaGuerta keeps digging into the Bay Harbor Butcher case.8+/10.
Season 7, Episode 6.
Dexter: I wanna take you out.
Dexter: Do the wrong thing! - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyNikolaj Coster-WaldauJoffrey puts Sansa aside for Margaery Tyrell. Robb marries Talisa Maegyr. Jon prepares to meet Mance Rayder. Arya says farewell to Jaqen H'ghar. Daenerys tries to rescue her dragons.8+/10.
Season 2, Episode 10.
Maester Luwin: You’re not the man you’re pretending to be. - DirectorRob BowmanStarsNathan FillionStana KaticSusan SullivanThe murder of a Latino army veteran ex-con, ex-Lobos-street gang member quickly links to a break-in in the late captain's home, to steal only and all his old police files, and yields the fingerprints of the sniper who nearly killed Beckett. Castle realizes continuing the investigation will draw him back and probably cost her life by squashing his deal with deep throat. Her refusal to back down causes a break up with Castle, and Gates suspends both her and Esposito for continuing an unauthorized investigation in a case assigned to another NYPD team. Now Beckett commits romantically.8+/10.
Season 4, Episode 23.
Beckett: Say something reassuring.
Alexis: Everything eventually ends.
Beckett: I only want you.
Castle: I am more than a partner.
Castle: The most worthwhile things in life are often the most difficult.
Beckett: You.
*Vincit omnia veritas = Truth conquers all things* - DirectorJesse WarnStarsLiam McIntyreManu BennettPeter MensahSpartacus and a few surviving people are trapped on top of the Vesuvius volcano. Glaber and Ashur guard the entrance.8+/10.
Season 3, Vengeance, Episode 10. - DirectorJohn DahlStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonSeason 7 premiere. After witnessing her brother kill, Debra attempts to reconcile with Dexter while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder.8+/10.
Season 7, Episode 1.
Debra: Are you... Are you a serial killer? - DirectorAlan PoulStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.Will's new idealism leads him to be playing into the hands of the tabloid press determined to discredit him.8+/10.
Season 1, Episode 4.
*Coldplay - Fix You* - DirectorMichael SmithStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanAfter learning of Mike's secret, Jessica wants him fired, but Harvey stalls and tries to find a way not to.8+/10.
Season 2, Episode 1.
Mike's Grandmother: A mother loves you, but a grandmother ... Always on your side.
Mike: I do okay with the cougars.
Jessica: Well I'm not Harvey. I don't need a computer. - DirectorGreg MottolaStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.Will is in the hospital and is too discouraged to return to work as his colleagues get the final clue needed to thwart the execs wanting to fire him.8+/10.
Season 1, Episode 10.
Charlie Skinner: Call your parents once in a while, it's really not that hard. - DirectorMartin CampbellStarsAndre BraugherScott SpeedmanDaisy BettsCaptain Marcus Chaplin is commander of the USS Colorado, a ballistic missile submarine. He has a good crew and all are quite good at their jobs. They receive an order to launch two missiles - the target is Pakistan - but they've received the order over a low security radio band and when he requests confirmation, Chaplin is relieved of command. His XO Sam Kendal also requests confirmation and soon after, the Colorado is fired upon - by a U.S. destroyer. Chaplin realizes they are in very deep and heads to a nearby island for safety. The locals aren't too keen with the navy's arrival and Chaplin has to send a message to Washington - one they will clearly understand to mean they and the Colorado are to be left alone.8+/10.
Season 1, Episode 1.
Capt. Marcus Chaplin: Test us and we will all burn together. You've been warned. - DirectorMichael SmithStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanHardman tries to ingratiate himself by asking Jessica to let him handle a case wherein they're trying to keep some nurses from going on strike, but Jessica lies that she already gave it to Harvey to negotiate a contract. Hardman tries to horn in by getting Mike to give him some info. Meanwhile, Jessica tells Louis that Harvard considers not allowing them to recruit because the firm's approval rating is low, so he brings in someone from Harvard to check them out and gets told something he doesn't like.8+/10.
Season 2, Episode 3.
Harvey: Stop thinking like a rookie.
Harvey [to Louis]: You're the man!
Mike: I mean, after you post a picture here. - DirectorT.J. ScottStarsLiam McIntyreManu BennettPeter MensahSpartacus must convince his people to unite against a Roman assault. Lucretia struggles to be free from the commands of men who threaten her fate. Glaber's ruthlessness has consequences.8+/10.
Season 3, Vengeance, Episode 9. - DirectorMichael RymerStarsZachary QuintoJoseph FiennesSarah PaulsonSister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel has descended on Briarcliff. Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.8+/10.
Season 2, Episode 7.
Angel of Death: I come when I'm called. That's what I do, Jude. I don't judge. I never judge. - DirectorGreg YaitanesStarsHugh LaurieOmar EppsRobert Sean LeonardWhen a violent incident involving a patient has serious consequences for one staff member, House and the team are placed under review by Dr. Walter Cofield, Foreman's former mentor and current Chief of Neurology. As House and each member of his team recount the details of the dramatic and life-threatening incident, Cofield must weigh the team's unconventional brand of collaboration against their ability to save lives.8/10.
Season 8, Episode 11.
House: Bad things sometimes happen. - DirectorMatt ShakmanStarsHugh LaurieOmar EppsRobert Sean LeonardChase is back. His first patient is a cute nun about to make her final vow. While still blaming House, he needs his help with his patient. House and Taub try to one-up each other with pranks.8/10.
Season 8, Episode 12.
House: Internal neck trauma. That's impressive! - DirectorKevin BrayStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanAfter the vote, Harvey commiserates with Mike after Louis makes the office less pleasant for both.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 10.
Louis: I always pay my debts. I'm a Lannister.
Donna: I'm sorry I don't have a photographic memory, but my brain is too busy being awesome. - DirectorChuck BowmanStarsNathan FillionStana KaticSusan SullivanCastle senses a diary of a P.I from the 1940s found in the effects of a murdered modern-day treasure hunter is the key to finding the Blue Butterfly, a blue-diamond necklace. The team works out the story situated in 1947 in the same, now derelict, music club, involving murder, gangsters, and theft; they work out the true parts and identities of culprits and victims.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 14.
Castle: Where have you been all my life?
Castle: You should see what my face did to the other guy's fist.
Castle: I can't give you anything but love.
Joe: What do we need a blue butterfly for? - DirectorGuy FerlandStarsAndrew LincolnSarah Wayne CalliesLaurie HoldenLori goes into labour when the prison comes under attack. Michonne tries to convince Andrea to leave Woodbury.8/10.
Season 3, Episode 4. - DirectorDavid StraitonStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonJasika NicoleAn act of kindness by Peter draws attention to Etta. The Observers deal with an infiltrator, and we learn of a resistance leader known as the Dove and, coincidentally, that Phillip Broyles is working with the Observers.8/10.
Season 5, Episode 4. - DirectorStephen SurjikStarsJim CaviezelTaraji P. HensonKevin ChapmanWhile the FBI refocuses their efforts to catch "The Man in the Suit," Reese's latest POI becomes a personal quest after he learns that she's the sister of a soldier who was killed in action.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 10. - DirectorSteve ShillStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonSeason 7 finale. As LaGuerta closes in on Dexter's secret, Dexter struggles to protect himself, Debra and the life he's built.8/10.
Season 7, Episode 12.
Dexter: It was a mistake to try and act human in front of Doakes. All I did was reveal how fake I was. - DirectorKevin BrayStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanWith Harvey's career on the line in a lawsuit for fraud, he gives Mike to Louis.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 4.
Mike: Do you have Bieber fever? [to Harvey] - DirectorDavid NutterStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyMichelle FairleyTheon seizes control of Winterfell. Jon captures a wildling, named Ygritte. The people of King's Landing begin to turn against King Joffrey. Daenerys looks to buy ships to sail for the Seven Kingdoms.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 6.
Daenerys: I am no ordinary woman. - DirectorJeffrey G. HuntStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonJasika NicoleYoung observer remains muted. The team seeks Nina Sharp's help to understand him, but the mission is compromised.8/10.
Season 5, Episode 10. - DirectorGuy Norman BeeStarsStephen AmellKatie CassidyColin DonnellA mysterious sniper called Deadshot is taking out bidders at an auction for an industry company. The bidders include Oliver's stepfather, Walter Steele.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 3.
Oliver: I didn't study Shakespeare at any of the four schools that I dropped out of. - DirectorFrederick E.O. ToyeStarsJim CaviezelTaraji P. HensonKevin ChapmanFinch gives Reese the day off ostensibly as a favor but really because the new number is too close to John. He finds out anyway, leading to the question of how far he will go to protect.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 20. - DirectorPaul McGuiganStarsBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanUna StubbsSherlock and John investigate the ghosts of a young man who has been seeing monstrous hounds out in the woods where his father died.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 2.
Sherlock: When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. - DirectorDavid BarrettStarsStephen AmellKatie CassidyColin DonnellArrow moves further along his father's list while battling family issues with his mother, Moira, and especially with his sister. He also makes amends for past difficulties with Laurel.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 2. - DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoAs Howard prepares for his mission into space, flashbacks show the recent events leading up to his and Bernadette's wedding.8/10.
Season 5, Episode 24.
Sheldon: You just got burned. - DirectorStephen SemelStarsJim CaviezelTaraji P. HensonKevin ChapmanElias is finally ready to eliminate the dons and become the leader of the underground.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 19.
*Nina Simone - Ne Me Quitte Pas* - DirectorMichael LehmannStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonSurprise visit from Hannah's father puts Dexter on alert. Phantom Arsonist's crimes become more gruesome. Defending Nadia's honor forces Quinn into a dangerous situation. LaGuerta brings Matthews to help with the Bay Harbor Butcher case.8/10.
Season 7, Episode 10.
Dexter: The dark... rider. He doesn't exist.
Dexter: I think I love you too. - DirectorKevin BrayStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanWith Hardman back and knowing that it's a matter of time before he challenges Jessica for control, she decides to make sure she has enough support, so she asks Harvey to go out and get it. The problem is that he rubbed so many members of the firm the wrong way. He tries to get the head of the firm's bankruptcy department to side with Jessica when the time comes, but the man feels Jessica treats him like dirt. Harvey tries to get his support by getting man building a building that's over budget to declare bankruptcy, but the man doesn't want to do it, so Harvey and Mike try to get the bank to get an extension. When the head of the department learns what Harvey is doing, he warns him that this will not get him to support Jessica. Mike, after finally hearing Rachel's message, tells her he did.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 2.
Harvey [to Jessica]: You're not alone in this. - DirectorGreg MottolaStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.As the news team covers the Tea Party candidates during the US Congressional mid-term elections, the network 's senior executives confront Charlie about Will's newly confrontational tone.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 3.
Mackenzie: That's not hard to be. [a brain surgeon]
*Elvis Presley - Burning Love* - DirectorNick CopusStarsJared PadaleckiJensen AcklesTy OlssonBenny seems to be attacking innocent people and only Dean believes he's innocent.8/10.
Season 8, Episode 9. - DirectorKenneth FinkStarsStephen AmellKatie CassidyColin DonnellOliver Queen attempts to train Helena Bertinelli in the hopes that she will join him in his fight for justice. Meanwhile, Walter Steele delves deeper into his wife's secrets.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 8. - DirectorJohn DahlStarsStephen AmellKatie CassidyColin DonnellOliver Queen attempts to track down a mysterious copycat vigilante who is killing people on the list.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 9.
Quentin: Proficient with firearms. - DirectorDavid NutterStarsStephen AmellKatie CassidyColin DonnellBillionaire playboy, Oliver Queen, has been considered dead for five years. Now, he has returned. But something, during those five years, has changed him into a mysterious green hooded archer.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 1. - DirectorDean ParisotStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJoelle CarterWhile Quarles winds up on the run from the marshals after killing a state trooper, Limehouse uses an inside source to get Boyd in trouble with the law.8/10.
Season 3, Episode 13.
Raylan: I dis-armed him. - DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsClaire DanesDamian LewisMorena BaccarinBrody finds himself prisoner again, but this time it's on American soil. Meanwhile, Carrie is forced to play second fiddle after her rash judgment call at the hotel as Estes is busy keeping Jessica off their trail.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 5. - 2008–201342mTV-148.5 (1.9K)TV EpisodeDirectorJon CassarStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonJasika NicoleWalter retrieves another video tape from the amber and it leads the team into a pocket universe.8/10.
Season 5, Episode 6. - DirectorJoe ChappelleStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonLance ReddickIn the Season Four finale, the Fringe team is pushed to their breaking point as they desperately attempt to prevent a catastrophic event threatening the lives of everyone.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 22. - DirectorStephen WilliamsStarsJim CaviezelTaraji P. HensonKevin ChapmanFinch and Mr. Reese are tailing a spy working for the NSA. As he gets too close to finding out about the Machine, the Government are out to get him.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 22. - DirectorPeter ChakosStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoThe guys throw Howard a bachelor party, and some embarrassing details about his life get posted on the Internet.8/10.
Season 5, Episode 22. - DirectorRichard J. LewisStarsJim CaviezelTaraji P. HensonKevin ChapmanFinch and Reese run surveillance on a man who's been unemployed for eight months without his family knowing. Angry that he's been fired, he may pose a threat to society.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 13.
Zoe Morgan: A little advice: if you're going to do something wrong... do it right! - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsClaire DanesDamian LewisMorena BaccarinCarrie continues her hunt for Nazir, with her suspicions turning to inside the agency. Roya reveals her true colors under interrogation. Saul finds himself fighting for his career under the most unexpected circumstances.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 11. - 2012–201456mTV-MA8.1 (1.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan PoulStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.To get the last rating jump to get the Republican Party Debate, the news team get an exclusive interview with a former friend of Casey Anthony.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 9.
Don: To do a little wrong to do a big right. - DirectorMichael UppendahlStarsZachary QuintoJoseph FiennesSarah PaulsonA group of patients plan an escape from the asylum during a violent storm.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 3. - DirectorBill JohnsonStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJoelle CarterLimehouse launches a plan that will get rid of all his enemies once and for all. But, will anyone take the bait? Meanwhile, Wynn Duffy works on getting Robert Quarles delivered back, dead or alive, to the Detroit mob.8/10.
Season 3, Episode 12.
*REO Speedwagon - Can't fight this feeling* - DirectorGuy Norman BeeStarsJared PadaleckiJensen AcklesMisha CollinsDean assists the vampire, Benny, who helped him escape from Purgatory. Together they go after the nest led by the vampire that bit Benny. Sam thinks back to his life before Dean returned.8/10.
Season 8, Episode 5. - DirectorMichael SlovisStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulNow that Gus is dead, Walt, Jesse, and Mike work to cover their tracks. Skyler panics when Ted Beneke wakes up.8/10.
Season 5, Episode 1.
Jesse: Yeah, bitch! Magnets! - DirectorJohn TerleskyStarsNathan FillionStana KaticSusan SullivanCastle finally gets Beckett, who admits so only in therapy, she may have made him wait too long when he teams up for an investigation with her colorful colleague detective inspector Ethan Slaughter, a cowboy style bulldog, who was assigned multiple decapitated Jamaican corpses from the Irish Westies gang member Brian Reilly's maverick son. Although uncomfortable with the ruffian style, gentleman sleuth Castle proves his value while they discard a simple gang war and focus on newcomer Cesar Vales's Mexican gang. Castle not only repeatedly appeals to his former team, but actually turns to them when he disagrees with Slaughter's theory as well as his bully blackmail method.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 21.
Slaughter: A woman like that, you storm the beaches or die trying.
Beckett: Oh, everything is fine.
Castle: Do you want it badly enough to get over being hurt? - DirectorGreg NicoteroStarsAndrew LincolnJon BernthalSarah Wayne CalliesDale fears the group is losing its humanity as Rick and the others vote to execute Randall.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 11. - DirectorJohn TerleskyStarsNathan FillionStana KaticSusan SullivanAfter Tessa Horton is murdered in a bizarre fashion at her apartment, evidence piles up, all pointing at Castle. He denies knowing her, let alone having had an affair, but there are fingerprints, security footage and recovered hard-drive evidence all showing he did. Although no one in the precinct can believe him guilty, they must arrest him based on the evidence. Only then does vindictive serial killer Jerry Tyson manifest himself to Castle while he is in Holding at the precinct, promising that he won't survive jail, which calls for a radical solution.8/10.
Season 5, Episode 5. - DirectorBrendan MaherStarsLiam McIntyreManu BennettPeter MensahWhen the rebels receive news of someone they care about, Spartacus must decide whether saving one person is worth risking the lives of many.8/10.
Season 3, Vengeance, Episode 3. - DirectorMichael LehmannStarsZachary QuintoJoseph FiennesSarah PaulsonA murderous Santa wreaks havoc on the asylum. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil. Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 8. - DirectorBryan SpicerStarsNathan FillionStana KaticSusan SullivanThe department's reputation is damaged after a convicted murderer escapes custody and steals all the evidence the police have on him, and Castle and Beckett must team up with the CIA to catch him before he kills again.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 15.
Castle: This is my thing. This is our thing.
Beckett: I’m not gonna be rescued by your girlfriend. - 2007–201921mTV-PG8.1 (3.9K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoLeonard and Penny contemplate reviving their romantic relationship.8/10.
Season 5, Episode 13. - DirectorMichael DinnerStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJoelle CarterStill recovering from his gunshot, Raylan takes himself off of desk duty when one of Wynn Duffy's associates is involved in a murder. Meanwhile, Ava takes over Boyd's business while he is back in jail.8/10.
Season 3, Episode 1.
Boyd: Raylan, if a book could only be judged by its cover, you'd be a best seller. - DirectorRob BowmanStarsNathan FillionStana KaticSusan SullivanCastle and Beckett race to find the "Linchpin" in order to stop the first domino in a chain of events which will plunge the United States into war.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 16.
Castle: If you're stubborn enough to keep going, I'm stupid enough to go with you. - DirectorGuy FerlandStarsAndrew LincolnJon BernthalSarah Wayne CalliesShane's antagonistic behaviour reaches new heights, while Carl suffers the consequences of his actions.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 12. - DirectorJesse WarnStarsLiam McIntyreManu BennettPeter MensahSpartacus and his rebels try to increase their numbers by freeing fighters enslaved in foreign wars. Lucretia seeks to recruit one of her husband's former gladiators to outmaneuver powerful Romans.8/10.
Season 3, Vengeance, Episode 7. - DirectorMichael CuestaStarsClaire DanesDamian LewisMorena BaccarinAgainst the advice of her family, Carrie becomes involved in an operation that may rid the world of Abu Nazir once and for all. Meanwhile, Mike questions the nature of the events surrounding the shooting of Elizabeth Gaines.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 2. - DirectorDavid StraitonStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonLance ReddickPeter, Olivia and Walter come face to face with a mysterious and terrifying Fringe event as they get trapped in a town that there's no escaping.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 12. - DirectorSteven DePaulStarsAndre BraugherScott SpeedmanDaisy BettsMorale is not good and some of the crew are starting to have second thoughts about the current command structure. The Captain's solution is quite straightforward - give the crew the choice of staying with the boat or not. The exec isn't so sure that's very practical. When one of the sailor's is caught taking a shot at the Captain, the sailor claims he's acting under orders - and it turns out individual messages have been sent by the Defense Department to sailors telling them they can do so. The Captain is defiant and isn't going to back down even after some try to take over the sub.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 4. - DirectorJeffrey G. HuntStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonLance ReddickPeter and the Fringe team take extraordinary measures in an attempt to stop life-threatening events.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 14.
Olivia: Peter, I'm in love with you. I can't just turn that off and I don't want to lose you. - DirectorJoe ChappelleStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonLance ReddickIn the future, the Observers rule and humans that survived the purge serve them. There are still a small number of people fighting for the resistance, and one of them has discovered one of the original Fringe team in the form of Walter protected in amber. As the resistance attempts to get rid of the Observers, we get a glimpse into a rather dark dystopian future.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 19.
Walter: These aren't the droids you're looking for. - DirectorMichael OfferStarsAndre BraugherScott SpeedmanDaisy BettsAs Marcus (Andre Braugher) and Sam (Scott Speedman) hunt for the traitor in their ranks who stole their nuclear launch key, Prosser (Robert Patrick) disobeys orders and starts a small war he can't control. Meanwhile Grace and James must work together to defuse a dangerous situation, while back in D.C. Christine is indicted as Sam's co-conspirator.8/10.
Season 1, Episode 7.
Julian Serrat: I've been threatened with many things but never a cruise missile. - DirectorGuy FerlandStarsClaire DanesDamian LewisMorena BaccarinSaul catches up with an old friend. Brody and VP Walden find themselves at odds. Dana and Finn come to terms with their differences.8/10.
Season 2, Episode 10. - DirectorRob HardyStarsNina DobrevPaul WesleyIan SomerhalderStefan and Damon argue about what is best for Elena. Jeremy and Matt are surprised to see a girl they used to know, April (GRACE PHIPPS), enrolling at Mystic Falls High.8/10.
Season 4, Episode 2. - DirectorJohn BehringStarsNina DobrevPaul WesleyIan SomerhalderDetermined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything; Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.8/10.
Season 3, Episode 22.
Damon: It's always going to be Stefan.