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The Best Episodes Directed By Craig Gillespie

Every TV Episode Directed by Craig Gillespie Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Drilling and Pounding
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    S1:E1

    Handyman Rand Gauthier seeks revenge on the celebrity client who stiffs him.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Miracle
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E12

    With Max and Dr. Holden’s help, Tara meets face-to-face with an important person from her past. This meeting, while difficult, leaves Tara feeling conciliatory and expansive. Marshall finally reconciles with Tara and gives her his full support. The family, now reunited for the first time since Tara checked into the hospital, decides to partake in a family tradition – bowling but as Tara looks around at her family, she realizes she’s not who she is in spite of her alters, but BECAUSE of them.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Thief
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E1

    From the perspective of his one-man-show, Mike Tyson asks the question ‘Who am I?’ as he reflects on his childhood in Brownsville, New York, where he already has 37 arrests on his record by the time he is just 13.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - This Is What Happens
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    S1:E1

    After losing his high-powered job, Coop attends a neighbor's barbecue, where he faces his ex-wife Mel and makes a surprising choice.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Deuce
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    S1:E2

    After an unsuccessful job interview, Coop pawns a stolen watch.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - I Love You, Tommy
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    S1:E2

    Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee meet, get high, and get married… all in four days.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Aftermath
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tara feels like a failure as a mother when she is unable to counsel her children about school and sex, so she turns to her perfect-homemaker personality "Alice" for help.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Work
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S1:E3

    When Tara and Max can’t connect in the bedroom, Tara worries Max may be more interested in her alters than her. After gaining reassurance from her therapist Dr. Ocean,Tara plans a “sex date” with Max to get them back on track. Tara’s sister Charmaine recommends she meet her new boss for a potential mural project. As Tara prepares for her “sex date” with Max, the pressure becomes too much and she becomes “Buck.” That night, “Buck” doles out advice on women and Max ends up male-bonding with his own wife.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Meal Ticket
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E4

    Newly single with unlimited access to the world, Don King encourages Mike's excessive lifestyle, causing him to lose his title to Buster Douglas in the biggest upset in boxing history.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    Suburban mother and wife Tara Gregson does her best to lead a normal life while dealing with multiple personalities that include a spirited teenager called "T," a Vietnam vet named "Buck," and the perennial 1950's-style housewife, "Alice."

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Jane Fonda
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    Rand teams up with an old porn-world associate to shop the tape around town.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Monster
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    S1:E2

    Cus D'amato discovers Mike at 13, gives him discipline, extremely honed skills and an ego, transforming Mike into the youngest Heavyweight Champion of all time. But at what cost?

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Torando!
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    S2:E6

    A tornado brings some long-covered secrets to light when Tara's alter Shoshana takes over.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Let's Do This Thing
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E1

    Sheila discovers aerobics as a new outlet for her body anxiety. Danny, her husband, pursues a calling in politics after bad news about his job.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Doin' Time
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    S2:E5

    Max’s violent outburst comes back to haunt him. Tara learns she is now able to be aware of what her newest alternate personality, Shoshana, does. Kate’s music video is an internet success. Marshall decides he has to break up with Courtney. The doctor gives Charmaine surprising news about her pregnancy.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Lover
    5.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E3

    Mike falls hard for Robin Givens and asks, "How can someone who hates himself love anyone else?'

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:N/A

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Craig Gillespie Ratings Summary

"Drilling and Pounding" is the best rated episode directed by Craig Gillespie. It scored 8.2/10 from 43 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on February 2, 2022.