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Every TV Episode Directed by Allen Coulter Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Irregular Around the Margins
    8.8/10(40 votes)

    S5:E5

    While Christopher is away, Tony gives Adriana a ride home that proves disastrous. Meanwhile, the Soprano crew plays a game of 'telephone' with the story that turns it into something far more sinister when an enraged Christopher gets wind of it.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The Knight in White Satin Armor
    8.7/10(43 votes)

    S2:E12

    Engaged lovebirds Richie and Janice have an explosive first quarrel. Meanwhile, Irina takes drastic measures to try to convince Tony to continue their affair.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Isabella
    8.5/10(68 votes)

    S1:E12

    Hit men are sent out to whack Tony, who comes out of his depression when he meets Isabella, an Italian exchange student staying next door.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - The Test Dream
    8.5/10(35 votes)

    S5:E11

    Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - University
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    S3:E6

    Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test by her needy roommate Caitlin.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.4/10(95 votes)

    S1:E1

    When a rival club cleans out and then destroys their illegal arms warehouse, SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original) executes their own sense of justice in retrieving their guns. Meanwhile, family issues take center stage with a medical emergency involving Jax Teller's newborn son.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Full Leather Jacket
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    S2:E8

    Although Richie is miffed at Tony for forcing him to build a ramp for the pizza-parlor owner he paralyzed, he decides to make a peace offering. Unhappy with their lowly status as Christopher's lackeys, Sean and Matt decide to pledge their allegiance to Richie--through a violent, unexpected act.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - D-Girl
    8.2/10(50 votes)

    S2:E7

    With Anthony Jr.'s confirmation approaching, Tony and Carmela find their son's growing apathy a cause for concern. Meanwhile, Christopher's interest in show biz is reignited when he meets a well-known filmmaker through his cousin's girlfriend.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - College
    8.1/10(78 votes)

    S1:E5

    During a trip to Maine for Meadow's college interviews, Tony sees a man he believes is a relocated mob snitch. Back at home, Carmela receives comfort from Father Phil.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Center of the Universe
    8.1/10(72 votes)

    S1:E2

    Dwight, Tyson, and Bodhi go on a road trip to take care of some business; Stacy does some digging into Dwight's past.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    S3:E1

    While the Soprano family goes about their day-to-day activities, the FBI begins an elaborate operation to bug their home. Tony ponders his options when Patsy starts asking too many questions about his brother's death.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - For All Debts Public and Private
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    S4:E1

    Tony invests in a land deal despite Carmela's concerns about money. Junior faces his own financial woes as his trial approaches. Adriana brings her new friend to the Soprano Sunday dinner, but Adriana has no idea who Danielle is working for. Tony bonds with Christopher by giving him the opportunity to avenge the murder of his father.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Go West, Old Man
    8.0/10(111 votes)

    S1:E1

    Dwight, blindsided by the news that his mob family has nothing left for him in New York, is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma; as he settles in and surveys his new surroundings, Dwight wastes no time making new associates.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office
    7.8/10(63 votes)

    S2:E1

    Season Two opens with the aftermath of the federal crackdown: Junior's in jail, Melfi refuses to see Tony, Christopher's expanding into new business ventures, Pussy is still missing...and Tony's adjusting to life as the new boss. To complicate matters even more, Tony's free-spirited sister Janice arrives to take care of Livia.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - He Is Risen
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S3:E8

    As Thanksgiving approaches, Tony's feud with Ralph escalates, despite the intervention of Johnny Sack. At a frat-house mixer, Meadow and Jackie Jr. find they have more in common than mob-boss dads.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Chapter 13
    7.6/10(76 votes)

    S1:E13

    Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Chapter 12
    7.6/10(72 votes)

    S1:E12

    Frank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - All Souls
    6.7/10(46 votes)

    S5:E17

    Scully faces her Catholic faith and the loss of her daughter Emily when she is asked to help a family whose adopted daughter was found dead in a position that looked like she was struck down by God himself.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:N/A

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Allen Coulter Ratings Summary

"Irregular Around the Margins" is the best rated episode directed by Allen Coulter. It scored 8.8/10 based on 40 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/4/2004 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Knight in White Satin Armor".