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The Best Episodes Directed By Daniel Minahan

Every TV Episode Directed by Daniel Minahan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 25 - 17 Seconds
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    S2:E25

    George and Derek work together, Denny still doesn't have a heart, and Meredith gets paired with Callie. A 12-week pregnant girl dies in the O.R. and her parents try to keep the baby alive. This causes tension between Derek and Addison. One doctor's overreaction unites two bickering patients. Finn is still treating Doc for medical problems.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - You Win or You Die
    8.6/10(248 votes)

    S1:E7

    Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - A Golden Crown
    8.5/10(252 votes)

    S1:E6

    While recovering from his battle with Jamie, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Where the Boys Are
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    S3:E7

    The men of Seattle Grace go on a camping trip together, Addison and Callie must team up to work on a patient, Meredith assists Sloan with a procedure unlike any she has experienced, and, suspicious of her recent actions at the hospital, Bailey confronts Cristina. A 9-year-old is seen by Cristina after he swallowed Monopoly game pieces. A pregnant 25-year-old, is brought in after she slipped in the shower. She doesn't want medicine to take away the pain from her injury so not to put her baby's growth in jeopardy. Doctors take care of Daniel, a man who wants a sexual reassignment surgery and who now goes under the name Donna. Accompanying Daniel is his wife of the past 10 years, who was surprised to see him want that surgery but, after much struggling, decided to stay by his side.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Pointy End
    8.3/10(246 votes)

    S1:E8

    Eddard and his men are betrayed and captured by the Lannisters. When word reaches Robb, he plans to go to war to rescue them. The White Walkers attack The Wall. Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Owner of a Lonely Heart
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    S2:E11

    Cristina Yang has little sympathy for Constance Ferguson (special guest star Rosanna Arquette), a prison inmate who jeopardizes her health just to get out of solitary confinement. Meanwhile the interns all keep careful watch on the family of premature quintuplets with a variety of serious health challenges, Izzie's anger at Alex reaches boiling point, and Dr. Addison Shepherd decides to teach Izzie a very painful lesson.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Let the Truth Sting
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    S4:E3

    The doctors meet the world's oldest intern. Marcy brings in her son Henry because she finds his change in behavior suspicious. A patient named Connie may lose her vocal chords unless Mark and Richard can perform a radical new surgery. George impresses the other interns at work but at home he is trying to deal with his guilt about having sex with Izzie.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Time Has Come Today
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    S3:E1

    Meredith must make an important choice about which path she wants to follow to determine the future of her love life. While she considers her future she and others have flashbacks of their pasts. Cristina spends time with Burke while he recovers. Webber and Adele have a conversation after he spends the night at the hospital. Everyone attempts to deal with Izzie's choice to quit. George seeks relationship advice from Derek.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Valar Dohaeris
    8.2/10(231 votes)

    S3:E1

    Jon is tested by the wildling king; Tyrion asks for his reward; Dany sails to Slaver's Bay.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Frenzy
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S2:E11

    With the crisis in Bon Temps careening out of control, Bill seeks out the advice of Sophie-Anne, the Vampire Queen of Louisiana, but must exercise patience before she gives him critical information. Meanwhile, Sookie and Lafayette find that protecting Tara from herself is more difficult than they anticipated; a desperate Sam turns to an unlikely source for assistance; and Jessica tests Hoyt’s allegiance to Maxine.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Dark Wings, Dark Words
    7.9/10(210 votes)

    S3:E2

    Sansa says too much. Shae asks Tyrion for a favor. Jaime finds a way to pass the time, while Arya encounters the Brotherhood Without Banners.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Me and the Devil
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    S4:E5

    Sookie nurtures Eric; Bill gets involved personally in the necromancy crisis; Pam takes the veil; Sam becomes Tommy's accomplice; Arlene and Terry look to religion to solve their problem; Jesus and Lafayette head to Mexico to harness a shaman's power; Jason convalesces.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Sparks Fly Out
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    S1:E5

    Bill wins over Adele's church group with his vivid recollections from the Civil War; Sam reveals his feelings to Sookie; Jason gives vampire blood another shot with the help of Lafayette, and hurts Tara in the process.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Fresh Blood
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    S3:E11

    Bill wants to earn back Sookie's trust but once again brings her close to danger. Eric tempts Russell with "ultimate vampire dream". Jason tries to comprehend what he's learned about Crystal. Sam alienates everyone but Tara. Jessica and Hoyt take their romance up a notch. Lafayette struggles with new demons.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Chapter 53
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    S5:E1

    As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Big Man in Tehran
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S3:E11

    Brody's loyalty to the mission wavers when he meets a ghost from his past. As Lockhart's confirmation looms, Saul stares into the precipice between success and failure.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Nothing But the Blood
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S2:E1

    A shocking murder outside Merlotte's has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie's relationship with Bill is tested when she learns about Jessica, and of his involvement in her uncle's death. Sam recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann as a 17-year-old. Jason gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Chapter 54
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    S5:E2

    Frank and his team work to leverage support in key states by any means necessary. Claire learns some upsetting news about one of Frank's friends.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Bad Blood
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    S3:E1

    Sookie turns to Eric for help finding Bill; Andy urges Jason to stay the course; Sam reconnects with his past; Tara seeks refuge from her grief.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Spellbound
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    S4:E8

    Bill and Marnie get ready for an open confrontation. The King secures the loyalty of Sookie and Eric. Jason is conflicted emotionally. A spirit manipulates Lafayette for its own purposes. Sam must deal with Marcus who just happens to be Luna's ex.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Turn! Turn! Turn!
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    S5:E1

    Sookie and Lafayette clean up the mess. Bill and Eric have a visit from the Vampire authority. Sam and Alcide come to terms with an angry pack.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
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Daniel Minahan Ratings Summary

"17 Seconds" is the best rated episode directed by Daniel Minahan. It scored 8.9/10 based on 17 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/14/2006 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "You Win or You Die".