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- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie forces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter White returns to Albuquerque one last time to secure his family's future and settle old scores.
- DirectorDavid LynchStarsKyle MacLachlanMichael OntkeanMädchen AmickThe small northwest town of Twin Peaks, Washington is shaken up when the body of the Homecoming Queen, Laura Palmer, is discovered washed up on a riverbank, wrapped in plastic.
- DirectorDavid LynchStarsKyle MacLachlanLeslie BergerRobert BroskiGotta light?
- DirectorJames QuinnStarsGeorge DzundzaChris NothDann FlorekA child's collapse in school from mortal injuries leads to an investigation that uncovers a family steeped in horrific abuse.
- DirectorDann FlorekStarsJerry OrbachChris NothS. Epatha MerkersonThe investigation into a police officer's death uncovers 30-year-old accusations of molestation by a Catholic priest. Detective Logan takes a personal interest in the case because of his relationships with both parties.
- DirectorJames QuinnStarsJerry OrbachChris NothS. Epatha MerkersonBriscoe and Logan catch three unrelated homicide cases in one shift: an aspiring actor shot in his car, a Lorena Bobbitt copycat who killed her husband, and a grocery store owner killed in a robbery.
- DirectorGabrielle BeaumontStarsJerry OrbachChris NothS. Epatha MerkersonA woman detonates a bomb in a parking garage, and prosecutors suspect she was acting under orders of a charismatic cult leader.
- DirectorMartha MitchellStarsJerry OrbachBenjamin BrattS. Epatha MerkersonAfter witnessing an inmate's execution, McCoy, Kincaid, Briscoe, and Curtis react in different and extreme ways.
- DirectorEdwin SherinStarsPaul SorvinoChris NothDann FlorekSkeletal remains of a young boy missing for 30 years are found in an apartment building, and finding the killer may ride on Dr. Olivet's ability to uncover a possible witness' repressed memories of the incident.
- DirectorDann FlorekStarsJerry OrbachChris NothS. Epatha MerkersonA woman is killed after opening a mail bomb. The investigation leads to the discovery of a bitter research dispute between her ex-husband, a noted physicist, and a younger researcher that he double-crossed.
- DirectorJuan José CampanellaStarsChristopher MeloniMariska HargitayRichard BelzerYears ago Stabler was unable to get a conviction on a rape-murder case. Now the suspect is held and questioned once again, and Stabler is sure he is guilty. But can he keep his head straight enough to get a confession?
- DirectorSteve ShillStarsChristopher MeloniMariska HargitayRichard BelzerThe Team at SVU has 72 hours to locate a man who has kidnapped, raped, and murdered four young girls. Can they find him before time runs out?
- DirectorJean de SegonzacStarsChristopher MeloniMariska HargitayRichard BelzerThree people are found murdered, all unconnected to each other, except to that of cases that Detective Benson has investigated.
- DirectorPaul McCraneStarsChristopher MeloniMariska HargitayRichard BelzerA serial pedophile murders members of a family and runs off with the two younger children prompting a citywide manhunt.
- DirectorDavid PlattStarsChristopher MeloniMariska HargitayRichard BelzerWhen one difficulty after another hinder the prosecution of serial pedophile, Roy Barnett, desperate A.D.A. Alexandra Cabot oversteps the bounds of the law, risking both her job, and that of Benson and Stabler, to put this dangerous man behind bars.
- DirectorTed KotcheffStarsChristopher MeloniMariska HargitayRichard BelzerA little girl calls for help, claiming she's being held hostage, but the team has to keep her on the line to track her down.
- 1999– 44mTV-148.9 (1.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorMichael SmithStarsMariska HargitayDanny PinoKelli GiddishSerial rapist and killer William Lewis abducts Olivia in her home, tortures her, and hides her away in a Long Island beach home.
- DirectorArthur W. ForneyStarsChristopher MeloniMariska HargitayRichard BelzerFin's nephew, Darius, goes to trial and seems determined to take the unit down with him.
- DirectorRich MooreStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAfter being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart.
- DirectorJim ReardonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightHomer opens a successful snow-plowing business, only to inspire Barney to start a rival outfit that puts him out of work.
- DirectorMark KirklandStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAfter the kids find a record with Homer's picture on it, he recalls the story of how he achieved fame in the 1980s with his barbershop quartet, The Be Sharps.
- DirectorMark KirklandStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightWhen Mr. Burns revokes the plant's dental plan, forcing Lisa to be fitted with cheap, ugly braces, Homer leads its union into going on strike.
- DirectorDavid SilvermanStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightWhen Krusty's show is canceled after losing viewers to a ventriloquist and his dummy, Bart and Lisa organize a celebrity-filled comeback special for their favorite clown.
- DirectorRich MooreStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAfter receiving a considerable donation of money, Springfield builds a monorail system with Homer as the conductor, unaware they've just boarded a one-way train to Hell.
- DirectorJim ReardonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightHomer and his co-workers qualify for the plant softball team's league final, but Mr. Burns hires nine professional MLB players in order to win a $1 million bet.
- DirectorCarlos BaezaStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAn evil Krusty the Clown doll tries to kill Homer; Marge is captured by a giant ape who falls in love with her; Bart inadvertently raises the dead.
- DirectorRich MooreStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightMarge stars in a musical adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, but is angry with Homer's lack of interest; Maggie squares off with her strict new daycare owner.
- DirectorRich MooreAlan SmartStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightMoe claims a drink that Homer invented is his own, with the drink making the bar a local hot spot, but threatens his friendship with Homer.
- DirectorMark KirklandStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightA girls' night out turns into a high speed chase when Marge learns her friend is driving a stolen car.
- DirectorDavid SilvermanStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightHomer sells his soul to the Devil for a donut, Bart contends with a gremlin on the side of the school bus which only he can see, and the family discovers that Mr. Burns is a vampire.
- DirectorJim ReardonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightThe Simpson family receives a severed monkey's paw which can grant wishes, Bart gains magical powers which he uses to turn Homer into a Jack-in-the-box, and Mr. Burns uses Homer's brain to create a robot.
- 1989– 30mTV-148.6 (3.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorWesley ArcherStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightMr. Burns builds a casino when Springfield decides to legalize gambling, with Marge becoming addicted to the slot machines.
- 1989– 23mTV-PG8.8 (5.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorWesley ArcherStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAfter apparently consuming poison blowfish, Homer is told that he only has 24 hours to live.
- DirectorWesley ArcherStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAfter seeing a motorcycle daredevil at a monster truck show, Bart becomes a death-defying daredevil skateboarder.
- DirectorTom CheronesStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael RichardsJerry, Elaine and George stop for a quick Chinese dinner before seeing "Plan 9 From Outer Space," but circumstances at the eatery make them miss the movie.
- DirectorTom CheronesStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael RichardsGeorge's mother throws her back out when she falls down after catching George performing a personal act; the gang partakes in a contest of self-denial.
- DirectorBrian SheesleyStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioSent on the same mission which caused the deaths of the previous Planet Express crew, Leela mourns the apparent death of Fry.
- DirectorBret HaalandStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry makes a deal with the Robot Devil so he can get robot hands to play the holophoner and impress Leela. In a twist of fate, Fry trades hands with the Robot Devil and writes a masterpiece opera about Leela. However, the Robot Devil has evil plans of his own.
- DirectorRich MooreStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry causes trouble for himself and the rest of the crew when he accidentally causes them all to be transported back in time to Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.
- DirectorSusie DietterStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioWhen Bender is lost in space, he becomes home and spiritual leader to a race of worshipers who misinterpret his wisdom.
- DirectorPeter AvanzinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioEarth is unable to offset its rising temperature through the usual process, which is the dropping of a giant ice cube into the ocean.
- DirectorMark ErvinStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioWhen flying brains invade, Fry is the only one who can save the Earth from destruction.
- DirectorSwinton O. Scott IIIStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry discovers the intact fossilized remains of his pet dog from his old life. The Professor reveals he can clone the animal.
- DirectorFrank MarinoPeter AvanzinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioAfter the events of Over The Wild Green Yonder, Leela is put in an irreversible coma. Fry must find a way to cope with his loss, so he builds a robotic Leela.
- DirectorChris LoudonStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry goes on a quest to recover his lucky 7-leaf clover after being convinced that his brother took over his identity after he was frozen.
- DirectorEdmund FongStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioThe Planet Express crew journeys into Fry's dreams to pull off a mission in the year 1999.
- DirectorPeter AvanzinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry agrees to travel one minute into the future in Farnsworth's new time machine right before a big date with Leela, but they wind up going far into the future with no way to go back in time.
- DirectorIan MacNaughtonStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric IdleSketches include: Flying Lessons, Hijacked Plane, Psychiatrist Milkman, Complaints, Déjà vu.
- 1969–197431mTV-148.0 (896)TV EpisodeDirectorIan MacNaughtonStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric IdleA University of Woolamaloo philosophy-department meeting---the members of which are all named Bruce; an exploding penguin; a radio version of "The Death of Mary Queen of Scots." Also: advice on how to pick up a cosmetic surgeon.
- 1969–197430mTV-148.1 (1.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorIan MacNaughtonJohn Howard DaviesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric IdleConfuse-a-Cat, The Smuggler, A Duck, a Cat and a Lizard (Discussion), Vox Pops on Smuggling, Police Raid, Letters on Vox Pops, Newsreader Arrested, Erotic Film, Cartoon - Charles Fatless, Silly Job Interview, Careers Advisory Board, Burglar/Encyclopaedia Salesman
- 1969–197430mTV-147.9 (828)TV EpisodeDirectorIan MacNaughtonStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric IdleA couple investigate the cultural similarities between two London districts, seven miles apart; schoolboys' extracurricular activities are examined; a TV farming club comments on Tchaikovsky.
- DirectorIan MacNaughtonStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric IdleA climbing expedition negotiates a hazardous London road; an attempt is made to determine whether an urban dwelling is a house or a lifeboat. Also: a mouse's quest for cheese, which leads to the production of a Western called "Rogue Cheddar."
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsVincent D'OnofrioKathryn ErbeJamey SheridanA university president is killed and the suspects include a professor who wants a chairman position, a grad student, and a lecturer from Oxford.
- 1959–196425mTV-PG8.3 (5.1K)TV EpisodeDirectorDouglas HeyesStarsRod TaylorJim HuttonCharles AidmanThree astronauts return to Earth after seemingly having made an encounter that dooms them and their craft to erasure from existence itself.
- DirectorFrank PrinziStarsVincent D'OnofrioKathryn ErbeJamey SheridanDetectives Goren and Eames are after a serial killer with a special interest in women.
- DirectorJames SheldonStarsJohn LarchCloris LeachmanDon KeeferOn an isolated family farm, a young boy with vast mental powers, but lacking emotional development, holds his terrified family in thrall to his every juvenile wish.
- DirectorJohn BrahmStarsBurgess MeredithVaughn TaylorJacqueline deWitA henpecked book lover finds himself blissfully alone with his books after a nuclear war.
- 1959–196425mTV-PG8.3 (2.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorRobert EnricoStarsRoger JacquetAnne CornalyAnker-Spang LarsenDuring the American Civil War in 1862, a condemned Confederate prisoner, Peyton Farquhar, is due to be hanged by Union troops.
- DirectorLamont JohnsonStarsLarry GatesJoseph BernardJack AlbertsonA suburban dinner party is interrupted by a bulletin warning of an impending nuclear attack. As the neighbors scramble to prepare themselves, they turn against the one family that installed a permanent bomb shelter.
- 1959–196425mTV-PG8.9 (6.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorRon WinstonStarsRod SerlingClaude AkinsBarry AtwaterOn a peaceful suburban street, strange occurrences and mysterious people stoke the residents' paranoia to a disastrous intensity.
- DirectorMarc BucklandStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonThe whole crew learn their share about death when JD takes care of an old woman ready to die, Elliot and Carla watch over a woman who can't speak English, and Turk becomes too close with a patient.
- DirectorChris KochStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonIt's Jack's first birthday, so Jordan's siblings Dani and Ben are in town. Dr. Cox tells J.D. to leave a patient for half an hour and check up on Ben's leukemia, but when a patient dies, Dr. Cox blames J.D., and takes over his patients. Carla and Turk argue about Turk getting rid of his mole and Carla taking Turk's last name. The main theme is acceptance.
- DirectorDominic PolcinoJames PurdumPeter ShinStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenWith the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
- DirectorPeter ShinPete MichelsStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenAfter Peter helps deliver Lois's sister's baby, he and Lois decide to try to have another kid, but Stewie will attempt to foil their new plan.
- DirectorDan PovenmirePete MichelsPeter ShinStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenBrian and Stewie embark on a cross-country journey home; Peter becomes addicted to marriage counselling videos hosted by an adult film star.
- DirectorDan PovenmireJames PurdumPeter ShinStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenAfter Brian accidentally sells Rupert at a yard sale, he and Stewie travel to Aspen to get him back; Meg is forced to be Peter's driver after he loses his license.
- DirectorDan PovenmireStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenStewie and Brian go on a Pan-European journey back home after becoming stranded in Saudi Arabia; Peter is aghast to learn Lois is not really a fan of KISS.
- DirectorDominic BianchiJames PurdumPeter ShinStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenBrian and Stewie get locked in a bank vault where they are forced to deal with each other on a whole new level.
- DirectorMandie FletcherStarsRowan AtkinsonTim McInnernyTony RobinsonBlackadder and Melchett are kidnapped by a neurotic German spy just after the Queen announces she is sick of paying ransom to kidnappers.
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsRowan AtkinsonTony RobinsonStephen FryBlackadder pretends that he's insane to avoid certain death carrying out the General's order for the "big push".
- DirectorPaul McGuiganStarsBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanRupert GravesMycroft needs Sherlock's help, but a remorseless criminal mastermind puts Sherlock on a distracting crime-solving spree via a series of hostage human bombs through which he speaks.
- DirectorToby HaynesStarsBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanUna StubbsJim Moriarty hatches a mad scheme to turn the whole city against Sherlock.
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldJimmy tries to make things right with Nucky, the KKK murderers get justice, and Nucky marries Margaret to avoid her testimony at his trial.
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky visits Gillian, Luciano and Lansky deal with Narcisse and young Nucky faces a turning point. In Chicago, Capone prepares to face trial and in New York Margaret becomes a stock operator a la Joe Kennedy. Scores are made and settled.
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAfter promising Rothstein Mellon's distillery, Masseria is persuaded to withdraw his support for Gyp, and Margaret finds an abortionist in Brooklyn.
- DirectorJohn Howard DaviesStarsJohn CleesePrunella ScalesAndrew SachsA moose head to be hung, a fire drill to be conducted, and German guests are all a bit much for Basil to handle while Sybil's in hospital.
- DirectorBob SpiersStarsJohn CleesePrunella ScalesAndrew SachsBasil and the rest of the staff are in deep trouble when the health inspector turns up and delivers an enormous list of problems with the hotel. Things become even worse when Manuel's rat gets loose in the hotel.
- DirectorVincenzo NataliStarsHugh DancyMads MikkelsenCaroline DhavernasWill's willingness to go to dark places strengthens his bond with Hannibal -- and garners Jack's attention; Hannibal gives Margot advice about her brother's violent nature.
- DirectorMichael RymerStarsHugh DancyMads MikkelsenCaroline DhavernasDuring a therapy session, Will shares a vision of how he would kill Hannibal. Meanwhile, an increasingly impatient Jack brings in a surprise witness to help Will catch Hannibal.
- DirectorNeil MarshallStarsMads MikkelsenHugh DancyCaroline DhavernasHannibal has been imprisoned for three years at the Baltimore State Hospital when a new villain emerges in one Francis Dolarhyde. Jack reaches out to Will to help him track down the brutal serial killer.
- DirectorBruce TimmStarsKevin ConroyEfrem Zimbalist Jr.Michael AnsaraBrilliant cryogenics expert Dr. Victor Fries is transformed into Mr. Freeze, a vengeful creature who can only survive in subzero temperatures.
- 1992–199522mUnrated7.6 (2.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorBoyd KirklandStarsKevin ConroyEfrem Zimbalist Jr.Edward AsnerBatman's friend Dr. Leslie Thompkins is taken prisoner by a land developer after she uncovers his devious plans.
- 1992–199522mUnrated9.0 (2.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorBoyd KirklandStarsKevin ConroyEfrem Zimbalist Jr.Bob HastingsBruce Wayne wakes up to find that his parents are not dead, he is not Batman and he's engaged to Selina Kyle.
- DirectorEric RadomskiStarsKevin ConroyMark HamillArleen SorkinWhile hiding from the police, Batman's deadliest enemies exchange stories about their mutual nemesis: Batman.
- 1992–199522mUnrated8.6 (2K)TV EpisodeDirectorBruce TimmStarsKevin ConroyBob HastingsRobert CostanzoThe Joker becomes enraged when the Gotham copyright office rejects his demand for a copyright for his grinning Joker fish.
- DirectorBoyd KirklandStarsKevin ConroyEfrem Zimbalist Jr.Ingrid OliuHarley Quinn has broken off with the Joker and teams up with Poison Ivy. Together they wreak havoc on Gotham.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersThe gang discovers that Robin's been hiding a huge secret, but they have no idea what it is. Marshall thinks she is married, and Barney thinks she was a porn star.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersMarshall warns Barney that the third slap in their "slap bet" will be coming on Thanksgiving night. Meanwhile, Ted and Robin sleep together on the night before Thanksgiving.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersThe story of The Mother, from her traumatic 21st birthday to a number of close calls with meeting Ted to the night before Barney and Robin's wedding.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersWhen Barney hooks up with a woman Lily had been saving for Ted, she gets revenge by stealing his "playbook," which contains all the moves he uses to pick up women. But will Barney have the last laugh?
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersAfter an alcohol-induced blackout, Ted awakens to find a strange woman and a pineapple in his bed.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersBarney and the gang try to convince Ted not to date the doctor that is removing his tattoo by giving examples of the Platinum Rule.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersWhen the gang learns that a bold, desperation date move got Robin into bed, Ted and Barney decide to try it out for themselves.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersTed and Barney get an opportunity to run their own bar during a historic blizzard, while Marshall and Lily try to defy the odds and continue one of their cherished traditions.
- DirectorBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanThe Belcher children are involved in a goop war prank that takes place on the same day that a journalist is visiting the restaurant to write a profile.
- DirectorTyree DillihayBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanLouise comes down with the flu and falls into a wild fever dream filled with familiar faces, zany musical numbers and a crazy adventure.
- DirectorJennifer CoyleStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanBob takes a second job as a nighttime cab driver so he can give Tina the 13th birthday party she deserves, and he makes some surprising new friends along the ride.
- DirectorTyree DillihayBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanThe Belcher kids take on a Thomas Edison fanatic.
- DirectorBoo Hwan LimKyoung Hee LimStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanBob gets romantic.