Episode Hive Logo

The Best Episodes Directed By Alan Poul

Every TV Episode Directed by Alan Poul Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - That's My Dog
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    S4:E5

    With Keith out of town on business, David gets taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Meanwhile, Nate feels out of place in a bereavement group, Ruth tries to play matchmaker--to George's chagrin, Claire feels empty after a critique of her self-portraits, Brenda and her mom go back to school, and Federico gets an unexpected visitor at work.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - The Rats
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S4:E12

    As Grace and Frankie deal with a major disaster in their home, they each keep secrets from other family members. Everyone attends Robert's play.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Time Flies
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S5:E4

    Brenda is disturbed by Nate's reaction to her latest news; Ruth shares her feelings about George with her knitting circle; David and Keith 'propose' to Mary and meet Roger's equally unconventional family; Rico is shocked at how Vanessa and the boys are doing; frustrated, George shares a beer and a song with Billy; and Nate comes home to an unpleasant surprise.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Nobody Sleeps
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    S3:E4

    While the partner of a recently deceased gay man is orchestrating an operatic tribute at Fisher & Diaz, Lisa plans an unwanted birthday party for Ruth. Meanwhile, Claire has a night to remember with Russell and two outlaw art teachers.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Egeria
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S1:E6

    When Caeser finds himself outnumbered by Pompey's legions, he asks Antony to join the fight. Marc Antony is having fun in his new political life while he ponders a counter-offer from Pompey. Atia urges Octavian to take another step toward manhood. Vorenus and Niobe try to bring passion back to their marriage.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Yoshino
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    S1:E8

    While Samantha risks it all for Polina’s safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss’s men.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - I'll Try to Fix You
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E4

    Will becomes tabloid fodder after a confrontation with a gossip columnist on New Year's Eve, which threatens to undermine his credibility on a current news investigation. Meanwhile, Don urges Maggie to set Jim up on a date with her roommate. Mac's boyfriend pitches a story about the government's inability to prosecute financial crimes. Neal tries out his Bigfoot theory on anyone who will listen.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Main Justice
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    S3:E3

    Leona and Reece look to raise cash in order to salvage ACN and thwart Blair and Randy. Will gets a surprise at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Charlie trades visions with her ACN suitor. Maggie's EPA scoop makes it to News Night. Sloan and Don try to keep their relationship a secret from a new HR veep.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Election Night (2)
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    S2:E9

    As Election Night 2012 winds down, Will and Charlie await a decision from Reese that may impact their future at ACN, and that of the entire senior staff. Sloan learns the identity of the anonymous winning bidder for her book; Don discusses a countersuit against Dantana with Rebecca; Will has a revelation while Charlie shares his. Season two finale.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - What Kind of Day Has It Been?
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    S3:E6

    A sudden death leads Will and Mac to ponder the milestones that transformed the newsroom, and look ahead towards ACN's uncertain future. Maggie lands a field-producer interview in Washington. Neal's digital site is shut down for repairs; Leona offers sage advice to Pruit.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Don't Ever F**king Miss
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S2:E1

    As Jake, Katagiri and Samantha pursue the truth about Polina, Sato clings to life – but not all of Chihara-kai are hoping for his full recovery.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    S2:E3

    Brutus and Cassius struggle to raise foreign armies to oppose the Cesarean party. Mark Antony's plans to change his post-consul proconsular governorship from Macedonia to Gaul are derailed when Cicero delivers an in-absentia message to the Senate, and throws his support behind Octavian. Vorenus struggles to contain an all-out gang war in the Aventine Collegium, of his own making, that he blames on Pullo. In the house of the Julii, Octavia passes the hours in a drug induced daze, while a duplicitous youth named Duro, planted amongst the Julii by Servilia, looks for the chance to set a deadly plan in motion.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - News Night with Will McAvoy
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    S2:E5

    Will is distracted during his telecast by a phone call and an unflattering Twitter post. Charlie gets a visit from a longtime friend at the Office of Naval Intelligence, who has knowledge of Operation Genoa. Sloan phases from humiliation to rage following a revenge posting. The newsroom traverses the slippery slope separating fact from fiction.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    S2:E1

    Will and the "News Night" staff are questioned by their lawyer about a story they've aired that's become a network crisis. An on-air remark by Will has him pulled from 9/11 anniversary coverage. Jim volunteers to cover for an embed reporter on the Romney campaign and Neal investigates the beginnings of Occupy Wall Street.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Be My Number One
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S2:E2

    As Jake and Katagiri seek new meaning at work, Samantha confronts a thief in her club, and Chihara-kai welcome a returning member.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Secret
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    S2:E10

    David and Keith continue trying to iron out their problems...and Karla has a secret that isn't going to make things any better. Meanwhile, Claire takes a curious approach to photography, Ruth prepares to move ahead with Nikolai and Brenda's engagement anxiety leads her on a sexual adventure with Melissa.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E9

    The "News Night" staff host a mock debate for two Republican Party officials. A power outage energizes Mac's thought process. Charlie evaluates an intelligence-agency insider's reliability. Lisa does an on-air interview. Neal poses as an Internet troll.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Alan Poul Ratings Summary

"That's My Dog" is the best rated episode directed by Alan Poul. It scored 8.5/10 from 19 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on July 18, 2004. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Rats".