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The Best Episodes Directed By Clark Mathis

Every TV Episode Directed by Clark Mathis Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Thad's Back
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E3

    Alex takes on Thad's persona as he struggles to pull Thad out of a post-suspension slump while Sammy meets the perfect girl only to realize he will soon lose her.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E1

    Mike Fukanaga is an awkward high school student who discovers that he comes from a long line of ninjas; Mike becomes the leader of a team of crime fighters.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Choosing My Own Way of Life
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    S6:E6

    As Lucas sets out on his book tour, he runs into a person from his past. Nathan finally gets a chance to prove himself on the court, but begins to question his health as he does so. Meanwhile, Haley reaches out to a student; Brooke debates a life-changing decision; and Peyton confronts Mick over his true identity.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Drug Olympics
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E6

    After a streak of bad luck, the team holds a "Lock-In Party" at the Goat House to build team camaraderie at which Alex and Thad divide the rest of the players into two groups and compete in a drug-fueled Team Building Olympics.

    Director:Clark Mathis
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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Two Ton Harley
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    A villain escapes from prison and intentionally gets caught in order to be reunited with his motorcycle gang in another prison.

    Director:Clark Mathis
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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Ransom
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S1:E11

    The father of Alex's date becomes fixated on him while Sammy contends with his own daddy issues.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - LAX aka The Truce
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Alex has sex with a lacrosse player's girlfriend, he unwittingly breaks a 23-year football/lacrosse team truce, causing a take-no-prisoners war which he must figure out how to end.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Organ Grinder
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    S1:E10

    After some of Portland's homeless youth go missing, Nick discovers a black market supplying the Grimm world with human organs. As the investigation continues, Nick and Juliette befriend a pair of homeless siblings, Hanson and Gracie, whose friends have gone missing.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Vision Quest
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E8

    After the campus is vacated, Thad goes on a vision quest to help him decide between staying at BMS next year and going pro.

    Director:Clark Mathis
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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Three Bad Wolves
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S1:E6

    Nick is called to a suspected arson case, which exposes a longstanding family feud that brings Monroe face-to-face with characters from his troubled past. While Monroe wrestles with restraining his wild side, it's up to Nick to keep everything from going up in flames.

    Director:Clark Mathis
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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - My Fair Wesen
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S3:E20

    When Nick brings Trubel on a ride along with Hank, they end up investigating the murder of a young woman; Adalind is hopeful after making a discovery.

    Director:Clark Mathis
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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Captain
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S3:E1

    While Alex adjusts to becoming the starting quarterback and team captain, Thad awaits word on his future with the team after his drug related arrest following BMS' loss in last season's championship game. In the meantime, Sammy attempts to move into the Goat House and Mary Jo begins her try-sexual journey.

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Running to Stand Still
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S5:E10

    Brooke runs into someone from her past while on a trip to New York with the Tric bartender, Owen. Nathan and Lucas attend Dan's hearing while they try to protect Jamie from him. Mia gets an offer from a major record label and in the meantime, Haley and Nathan's marriage is on the rocks.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Cold Season
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E5

    Emily convinces Teddy to enter what she thinks is a game-changing invention into the Wayne Innovation contest against the elitist engineers of Wayne X, even though he has his doubts. Meanwhile, Van takes advantage of Ron's good nature and has him assemble a toy in hopes of preoccupying his new girlfriend's child.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - 4:30 AM (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)
    4.3/10(6 votes)

    S7:E1

    A year has passed since Lucas and Peyton left Tree Hill, and the Tree Hill gang move forward after achieving their goals. Nathan has completed his first year in the NBA, Haley has taken over Red Bedroom Records, and Brooke continues to run Clothes Over Bro's while moving forward in her relationship with Julian.

    Director:Clark Mathis
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Clark Mathis Ratings Summary

"Thad's Back" is the best rated episode directed by Clark Mathis. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 9/28/2011 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Pilot".