2013/2014 Favourite TV Episodes
2013/2014 Favourite TV Episodes
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- DirectorChris LongStarsSimon BakerRobin TunneyTim KangA new lead in a old case prompts Lisbon to postpone her plans to relocate to D.C. The delay allows Jane to examine his feelings for her and decide on a course of action.HOLY CRAP YOU GUYS! NEVER IN ALL MY WILDEST DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This whole episode, from start to finish! It was perfection!
I have waited six whole years for this and whilst I have always hoped that once Red John was put to bed, this would be a possibility, I never really thought we would get it. I mean with Jane the way he is and everything he’s done, it would be so so so hard to have Jane/Lisbon happen whilst keeping things in-character but by God Bruno Heller managed it.
Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
I kind of guessed Jane was behind the letter from the beginning and that scene on the beach where Lisbon worked out the code “all by herself” was really obvious. And then the luxury hotel! The suites! The beautiful dresses! The look on Jane’s face when Lisbon came down the stairs! Lisbon being furious and throwing the drink in his face! THEIR CONVERSATION THROUGH THE HOTEL DOOR! JANE DECLARING HIS LOVE ON THE PLANE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE! KISSING!!!!!!!!!!
And can we just take a moment to appreciate how hilarious this episode was! Abbott – the biggest Jane/Lisbon shipper! CHO being clueless!!! THE ABBOTT/CHO COMEDY DUO! “Really?! You don’t know why?!” “Don’t know why what?” *Abbott eyeroll* “I don’t see it, they’re like brother and sister. There’s no way.”
The case itself, with everyone bursting into Jane’s room trying to seek revenge when all Jane cares about is drowning his sorrows – hilarious! And just the music score throughout the whole episode <3. - DirectorElodie KeeneStarsSimon BakerRobin TunneyTim KangAfter the explosion at Patrick's house, the Red John suspect list is narrowed to two. Lisbon's team race against Red John's "friends" to get to the suspects first.
- DirectorChris LongStarsSimon BakerRobin TunneyTim KangWhile the FBI shuts down agent Lisbon's CBI team, Patrick goes off on his own to track down the man he has publicly identified as Red John.Wow, and so the Red John arc finally draws to a close. I haven’t been obsessed with the show in years so I couldn’t tell you if the resolution really does tie up every loose end and fits with all the info we’ve been given before. However, it was definitely a deserving conclusion. The showdown with the FBI team, Bertram being a red herring as was Bob Kirkland and like half a dozen other guys.
- DirectorLarry TengStarsJoe MantegnaShemar MooreMatthew Gray GublerThe BAU call Emily Prentiss for help to find JJ, who has been kidnapped. The truth about JJ and Cruz's past is revealed.This was everything you would want in a 200th episode. JJ was excellent and whilst having Prentiss back was a hit, I absolutely loved how they tied JJ’s undercover backstory in with the timeline of the Prentiss/Doyle thing. The scene between the two of them on the plane when JJ was taking Emily to Paris <3, JJ hallucinating and imaging Prentiss with her and Prentiss being the one to rescue her TWICE. Also, bringing back Strauss <3.
The twist about Cruz was something I didn’t see coming and I liked the implication of some one-sided Cruz/JJ. Will/Henry – yay! Whole team love at the end! - DirectorJohn Peter KousakisStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenA masked intruder decapitates a Pentagon consultant in Bahrain and steals a flash drive containing top-secret data; the drive turns up in Hollywood; a Gurkha works with the team; they find the answers and eventually the drive as well.And cue a giant leap in the Deeks/Kensi relationship. This episode was a goldmine for Deeks/Kensi fans. Deeks protecting Kensi from gunfire, Deeks not wanting to take the shot in case he missed, Kensi punching Deeks because of it, the Frozen Lake metaphor, the Fern/Max scene, Kensi giving Deeks her father’s knife, Kensi rushing in to rescue Deeks, Deeks taking the shot, Deeks/Kensi and the “talking about this” scene ….
And the case itself with the Gurkha was interesting too. - DirectorAlan PoulStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.As coverage of Election Night 2012 continues, the staff has to decide on which breaking story to pursue. Leona decides to let Reese decide. Mac and Will's situation heads closer to the edge. And Sloan finds her anonymous bidder.OH GOD THE LAST TEN MINUTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE ENGAGEMENT RING MAKES AN APPEARANCE. MOST ADORABLE PROPOSAL EVER!!!!!!!! A COVER OF PETE TOWNSHEND SONG PLAYING. WILL INTRODUCING MAC TO EVERYONE AS HIS FUTURE WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE HUGS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!
And other thoughts ….. Don/Sloan <3 <3 <3 <3. Don has redeemed himself this season. I still can’t forgive him for the way he treated Maggie but Don/Sloan are so cute I just want to forget about all the Don/Maggie era. I think Don and Maggie just bring the worse out in each other.
Whilst I didn’t think Jim and Maggie would get their HEA this season, I didn’t quite think we would be where we are with them now. Were the flashbacks to the Pilot really necessary during their heart-to-heart? I just don’t know what to do with Maggie any more. She is probably the character I am least invested in.
Charlie/Reese/Leona – they all crack me up. Charlie is just complete love. - DirectorBill D'EliaTony PhelanStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhJustin ChambersCristina must head to Zurich soon but she is unprepared to leave behind her life in Seattle. Fear runs amok throughout the hospital as an explosion in a shopping mall results in a mass casualty situation.Sandra Oh’s final episode and it was the perfect sendoff. There was the ‘big drama’ of the huge trauma case to keep the episode busy but that wrapped up pretty early giving enough time for a series of perfect Meredith/Cristina moments. Meredith putting Cristina in the cab, THE DANCING IT OUT to a song I always associate with GA, Cristina’s speech to Meredith ….. I liked that they wrote Shane out by having him go with Cristina. Poor Owen/Cristina never really had a proper goodbye but I think that was for the best and worked well because there is no way there can ever be real closure there.
And the reveal about Dr Pierce being Ellis Grey’s daughter who she gave up for adoption and therefore Richard’s daughter and Meredith’s half-sister? Woah, I did not see that coming. Way to keep the “Grey” in Grey’s Anatomy!
I obviously don’t like the Derek/Meredith tension so that’s a downer in what was otherwise a surprisingly upbeat finale for Grey’s. - DirectorCallie KhouriStarsConnie BrittonHayden PanettiereClare BowenAs Will Lexington's album climbs the chart with the help of Jeff Fordham's deep pockets, Rayna enlists Teddy's help to plan a huge, free concert at LP Field to draw attention to her Highway 65 debut. She will perform with Luke Wheeler and duet with Juliette before thousands of fans. Zoey, Avery and Gunnar rock out at a benefit for Deacon's favorite charity, Sober House, and Avery plans to serenade Juliette with a song he wrote for her. But when he attempts to sing it, he doesn't understand why she is not present. And Scarlett makes a decision about her future in Music City.I really enjoyed this season of Nashville, much more than I thought I would. The latter half was especially strong and I think I should have included more episodes on this list than I did.
Anyway, onto this episode ….. my absolute favourite thing was Rayna being there for Juliette and the two of them sticking it to Jeff. I love the Rayna/Juliette frenemy relationship <3. Oh and Deacon/Rayna, obviously I ship them but it is hard to be totally in love with the scene at the end when Luke is such a good guy as well …. *sigh*. Juliette/Avery broke my heart but I am glad that the whole Jeff thing is in the open and didn’t drag onto the next season. Gunner/Scarlett scene was so so beautiful. And then there’s Will …. so his coming out is definitely going to blow up next season but I pray and pray this means it will be the end of Layla hanging around. I even prefer Teddy to her! - DirectorW. Thomas SnyderStarsSimon BakerRobin TunneyTim KangWhile Patrick is part of a sting to catch a mobster suspected of jury tampering to avoid a murder charge, agent Cho finds a new clue that could take the sex trafficking investigation in a new direction.Oh the Jane/Lisbon tension! The dinner, that scene at the end ….. “I want you to know, I really want you to be happy.”
I really like Pike but of course Jane/Lisbon is where my heart lies. I love that Abbott is blatantly shipping Jane/Lisbon. - DirectorChandra WilsonStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhJustin ChambersFollows Christina's life as she wonders how her life would take shape based on a single decision.I am usually a bit ambivalent about Cristina and am tired of the Owen/Cristina drama but I LOVED this episode.
I didn’t realise until a fair way in that it was dream sequence – somehow I even bought the idea of Cristina getting a dog especially as it was such a, uh, unique one and I thought it was fantastic to explore how differently Cristina, Owen, and the rest of the gang’s lives would play out depending on if Cristina got back with Owen for real. It also gave us a possible glimpse into the future lives of the characters well after when the show ends. - DirectorTerrence O'HaraStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenThe search for the bombs continues, as the team work to rescue Sam and Deeks, and keep Michelle safe.A fantastic resolution the the Season 4 finale. Poor Deeks. Some awesome Deeks/Kensi moments, especially at the end …..”The place I went to in my head to stop the pain was you. I just kept thinking about your smile, and your laugh, everything, it’s the only thing that got me through for whatever it’s worth.”
- DirectorLawrence TrillingStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardHaddie comes home for the summer, while Adam and Crosby reminisce about their childhood and also reenact some childish antics. Amber reunites with Ryan and struggles to let him go, meanwhile Sarah finally addresses Hank's request. Victor conquers his fears and Julia and Joel are there to support him, while Zeek surprises Drew with a set of wheels after efforts from both Victor and Zeek. Drew takes his gift for a test drive to Portland after realizing that he made a mistake by not reciprocating his girlfriend's 'I love you'.This season has been a mixed bag, due to the falling apart of Joel/Julia’s marriage. However, this episode was a success.
My favourite part was Victor’s essay and the Joel/Julia family time. Hetty’s news was a bit of a surprise but I liked how it was dealt with. Zeke giving Drew the car was a wonderful moment (but I SO don’t care about Drew/Natalie). I don’t have any real feelings on Hank/Sarah or Ryan/Amber. - DirectorGlenn KershawStarsJoe MantegnaShemar MooreMatthew Gray GublerWhen Reid is in serious condition after the shootout with the Preacher, the BAU begins to investigate the Sheriff's Deputies.This was by no means the best season finale the show has ever done but with the numerous life/death moments and gun battles, I have to give it ‘A’ for effort.
I totally didn’t see Alex’s departure coming. I hadn’t watched the promo or read spoilers so I didn’t know we were losing a member of the team but as it was thought it was done beautifully. No one could ever replace Prentiss but Alex really did grow on me and I’m sad that she’s going but her final scene with Reid was just perfect. - DirectorBradley WalshStarsVincent WalshChandra WestLisa MarcosKhali and Jesse go undercover to investigate a series of murders at an illegal afterhours club.Jesse/Khali <3 <3 <3. Loved seeing them undercover and the scene where Khali saves Jesse’s life … it was like seeing various stages of their relationship played out in one single episode.
- DirectorAllison Liddi-BrownStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardJulia leans on her siblings for support during this trying time with Joel. Jasmine, Crosby, Jabbar, and the baby all move in with Zeek and Camille while their house is under repair because of the mold. Meanwhile, Drew confides in Amber for advice on girls.One of the reasons why I didn’t keep up with Parenthood whilst it aired was that I really did not want to watch the downward spiral of Joel/Julia. They are my favourite couple in the show and one of my all time favourite married couples so it’s sad to see them like this. However, their separation did make for some awesome scenes in this episode: Joel being a single Dad, an awesome Braverman sibling scene which I’ve waited all season for and the wonderful Victor/Julia phone call scene. Victor/Julia breaks my heart every time.
In terms of everything else …. I am rooting for Carl/Sarah and I think it’s time for Hank to make his retreat, and I don’t really care for the Drew/Amy storyline. - DirectorTony WharmbyStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenAt an avionics firm in LA four armed thugs steal a flash drive containing software pertaining to a drone for the US Navy; Sam knows the lead engineer on the drone project; the G team figure out everything and find the bad guys and a child.A good case and some very cute light-hearted Deeks/Kensi moments.
- DirectorEriq La SalleStarsEoin MackenJill FlintKen LeungA series of storms leaves Topher's (Ken Leung) pregnant wife and their daughter stranded on a highway just as she's going into labor. TC (Eoin Christopher Macken) squares off with Jordan's (Jill Flint) boyfriend (guest star Scott Wolf) as he's being courted to head up the hospital's trauma department.TC/Jordan <3. Love that moment where she blows her hair. So cute.
- DirectorLawrence TrillingStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardJoel misunderstands where to pick up Victor from baseball and old feelings of abandonment overtake his thoughts. Sarah is anxiously awaiting a response from the ad agency on her final project. Amber tries to talk Drew into taking his life back. Max goes on a class trip and struggles to understand his classmates.Absolutely heartbreaking scenes between Kristina/Max/Adam and Joel/Victor in this episode. The only disappointing thing about this episode is Drew. He seriously needs to get over Amy/Nathalie already and Amber shouldn’t be enabling him!
- DirectorDouglas AarniokoskiStarsJoe MantegnaShemar MooreMatthew Gray GublerThe BAU race a father who kidnapped his daughter to the border while Hotch has visions while fighting for his life in surgery.I loved the Hotch/Haley/Foyet dream story that played out. The case itself with a guy who “kidnapped” his daughter was also interesting and you couldn’t help but feel sorry for the guy even though he is a killer.
- DirectorMatthew Gray GublerStarsJoe MantegnaShemar MooreMatthew Gray GublerThough Rossi is sad because his favorite bar is closing, the team goes to Boston to solve a series of strangulations.A really interesting case of a serial killer targeting apparently random people rounded off by the team singing karaoke.
- DirectorJonathan FrakesStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenAn aircraft crashes in Burbank, killing all aboard. At first it appears the pilot inexplicably flew straight into the runway, but as the team investigates they find evidence of murder. Nate returns to evaluate Sam and Deeks.Whilst it was great to have Nate back to evaluate Sam and Deeks, the real joy of this episode came from the final scene between Deeks/Kensi which not only mirrors other times they have been to each other’s houses with takeaway but also has Deeks utter the immortal words “It’s a love story”.
- DirectorMichael SlovisStarsJesse SpencerTaylor KinneyMonica RaymundMcLeod continues to pressure Chief Boden, threatening to close Station 51, since he failed to retire as planned. "Mouch" steps up to pressure the union leader to preserve the station.Massive train crash … woah. Also the first episode which really endeared Clarke to me. Casey/the kids are cute.
- DirectorSteve ShillStarsJesse SpencerTaylor KinneyMonica RaymundInternal issues threaten to derail Engine Company 51.Jay/Dawson, Shay being breaking down after a guy commits suicide in front of her and the end of the arsonist arc.
- DirectorJerry CiccorittiStarsVincent WalshChandra WestLisa MarcosJesse visits his old neighborhood to investigate and uncover a hidden arsenal of assault rifles.I loved getting some Jesse backstory.
- DirectorSanford BookstaverStarsJesse SpencerTaylor KinneyMonica RaymundBattalion Chief Boden prepares to counterattack McLeod in a final effort to save the firehouse from closure and the romance between Dawson and Casey escalates. Leon is making progress in the gang murder investigation, but Cruz cannot stand being left in the dark by Voight, fearing for his brother's safety. Meanwhile, Severide and Katie bond to make up for lost time and Otis feels uncomfortable living with Severide and Shay after Devon's latest escapade.Shay goes off the deep end and Severide makes a plea to Dawson to help which tugs at my heartstrings. Cruz/Leon.
- DirectorAlex ChappleStarsJesse SpencerTaylor KinneyMonica RaymundAll seems lost with firehouse 51 on the verge of closing its doors, thanks in no small part to Gail McLeod, but Chief Boden and the rest of the house refuse to allow themselves to sit by and let it happen. An emergency call to an apartment structure fire tests everyone's limits and puts the squad in harm's way. Meanwhile, Dawson receives some life-changing news and union president Greg Sullivan makes headlines, which has an immediate impact on Mouch.The firehouse is about to close – or is it? The gang come up with a plan to save firehouse 51, Dawson’s dreams of being a firefighter are revealed, cute kid with a petition and Casey is injured.
- DirectorJerry LevineStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimMcGarrett and Grover reluctantly work together to issue a summons to a young man who turns out to be a dangerous cyberterrorist.I didn’t realise until I had finished watching that this had one of the Jonas brothers in it. Anyway, I didn’t see the twist coming. Very smooth plot and good way to get Steve and Grover working together.
- DirectorJohn BadhamStarsMaggie QShane WestLyndsy FonsecaNikita reunites with Michael, Birkhoff and Ryan aboard the team's aircraft command center. Michael refuses to discuss their relationship but tells Nikita she should stay with the group and let them help her clear her name. Ryan realizes Amanda is making doubles of VIPs with the Shop's help. Nikita discovers that one of the doubles is the director of the FBI, but doesn't know how to kill him without exposing herself. Meanwhile, Alex holds Sam at gunpoint and demands he return what he stole from her, but when a gang of thugs attacks them they are forced to work together to escape.Nikita is reunited with her team, Owen/Sam and Alex team up, Ryan has an awesome whiteboard thing going on and Birkoff, well …. intriguing twist there!
- DirectorMark TinkerStarsJason BegheJon SedaSophia BushAtwater is settling into his new gig on intelligence as Antonio is relegated to desk duty while recovering. Lindsay finally realizes she has no way out and confides in Voight for help. Meanwhile Jin is confronted about his secret meetings with Stillwell. It all comes to a head in the season finale.Great to get some Lindsay background and some nice Halstead/Lindsay scenes. It wasn’t as an action-packed episode as I feared but the ending made me sad – I really like Archie Kao.
- DirectorJ. Miller TobinStarsSimon BakerRobin TunneyTim KangWith the help of his FBI colleagues, Patrick sets up an elaborate con to catch an art thief who killed a man during one of his robberies.A nice light-hearted episode which was interesting from start to finish and full of Jane/Lisbon moments (and speculation from other characters whether they are/aren’t a couple). Loved them going undercover as a couple and Lisbon getting a legit love-interest to make Jane jealous.
- DirectorMichael SlovisStarsJason BegheJon SedaSophia BushSgt. Hank Voight leads the Intelligence Unit in taking down a Colombian drug ring responsible for the ruthless murders of various dealers and the distribution of tainted drugs.Pilots are usually hit or miss but this one was awesome. It gave a great introduction to the characters and was fast-paced and thrilling.
- DirectorLarry TengStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimA murder attempt on a Pearl Harbor veteran leads Five-0 to use decades old evidence to investigate a deadly crime committed in an internment camp on Oahu during WWII.Don’t judge an episode by its summary – I thought I wouldn’t be interested by an episode driven by the past of two elderly men but it was surprisingly interesting and I loved the flashbacks to WWII.
- DirectorSylvain WhiteStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimInternal Affairs questions Chin about his father's murder 15 years ago and his relationship with Malia.Whilst I like Chin Ho, he isn’t a character I am particularly invested in so when I read the summary for this episode and saw that it was a Chin -centric episode and explored his past and his relationship with Malia, I didn’t think it would turn out to be particularly interesting. Boy was I wrong! It was definitely one of the best episodes in the recent batch. Nice tie-in with Steve’s father as well.
- DirectorPatrick R. NorrisStarsConnie BrittonHayden PanettiereClare BowenFan blowback against Juliette brings down her performance at the Music City Festival; Rayna wants to buy herself out of the Edgehill contract; Deacon and Gunnar decide to put on an unauthorized show.Peggy is finally killed off! Hurray!
I also liked the idea of Deacon working with Gunner and creating an alternative music festival stage.