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The Best Episodes Directed By Douglas Aarniokoski

Every TV Episode Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 16 Episode 9 - Memento Mori
    9.2/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Memento Mori

    S16:E9

    Rossi will go to any lengths to prove that Elias Voit is Sicarius. But Voit turns Rossi into his own worst enemy, putting his future at the BAU in jeopardy.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 9 Episode 18 - Rabid
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Rabid

    S9:E18

    When three bodies are found with animal and human bite marks in a shallow grave near Milwaukee, the BAU has puzzling questions to answer. Meanwhile, Reid and Garcia work out for a company fitness test, but try to hide their preparation from Morgan.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 17 Episode 1 - Gold Star
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Gold Star

    S17:E1

    Prentiss uncovers a series of brutal killings linked by a specific calling card. Despite being haunted by Elias Voit, the BAU is forced to team up with him to track the Gold Star killer. Rossi and Prentiss devise a plan to gain leverage over Voit.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - The Fallen
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #4 - The Fallen

    S8:E7

    The BAU travels to Santa Monica when burned bodies of homeless people begin showing up by the famous pier. Also, Rossi reconnects with his former Marine sergeant from Vietnam.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 8 Episode 21 - Nanny Dearest
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Nanny Dearest

    S8:E21

    The BAU travels to Los Angeles looking for an UnSub who is kidnapping nannies and the children they care for on the same day each year.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Rogue Air
    8.2/10(55 votes)

    #6 - Rogue Air

    S1:E22

    When Harrison activates the particle accelerator, the team has no choice but to evacuate the five metahuman prisoners. Unfortunately, with time running out, Barry has no choice but to turn to Captain Cold for help. Meanwhile, Eddie escapes but has some surprising news for Iris.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Broken Arrow
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    #7 - Broken Arrow

    S3:E19

    After Roy confesses that he's the Arrow, Oliver is forced to lie low as Quentin continues his quest to prove that Oliver is the real Arrow. Meanwhile, a metahuman kills two bank guards and Oliver is forced to turn to Ray--as the Atom--for help.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Seeing Red
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #8 - Seeing Red

    S2:E20

    The Mirakuru sends Roy into an uncontrollable rage and he unleashes on the city. Oliver realizes the Mirakuru has taken over Roy completely and must figure out a way to stop him.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Out of the Light
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Out of the Light

    S6:E22

    The BAU is called to a North Carolina resort town after a woman is found badly injured and another woman is missing. On arrival, the team discovers these two women are not the only victims.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 9 Episode 5 - Route 66
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Route 66

    S9:E5

    As Hotch fights for his life due to complications from his stabbing at the hands of George Foyet, a.k.a. "The Reaper," he experiences visions of his late wife, Haley, and his nemesis, Foyet. Meanwhile, the BAU searches for a missing teenager and investigate her estranged father as a suspect in her disappearance.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Next Generation
    7.8/10(41 votes)

    #11 - The Next Generation

    S3:E1

    After receiving a cryptic, urgent distress call from Dr. Beverly Crusher, Admiral Jean-Luc Picard enlists help from generations old and new to embark on one final adventure: a daring mission that will change Starfleet, and his old crew forever.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Nepenthe
    7.7/10(63 votes)

    #12 - Nepenthe

    S1:E7

    Picard and Soji transport to the planet Nepenthe, home to some old and trusted friends. As the rest of the La Sirena crew attempt to join them, Picard helps Soji make sense of her recently unlocked memories. Meanwhile, Hugh and Elnor are left on the Borg cube and must face an angered Narissa.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Star Gazer
    7.6/10(42 votes)

    #13 - The Star Gazer

    S2:E1

    Starfleet must once again call on legendary Jean-Luc Picard after members of his former crew – Cristóbal Rios, Seven of Nine, Raffi Musiker, and Dr. Agnes Jurati – discover an anomaly in space that threatens the galaxy.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - The Thirteenth Step
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #14 - The Thirteenth Step

    S6:E13

    The BAU hits the road to track down a pair of young lovers on an interstate murder spree. Also, Prentiss hears frightening news from her former boss at Interpol.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - Divining Rod
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Divining Rod

    S7:E21

    A serial killer is executed, in Oklahoma, a copycat shows up and the BAU are called to find him. Meanwhile, Prentiss gets nervous about a real estate purchase.

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Penance
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #16 - Penance

    S2:E2

    Picard finds himself transported to an alternate timeline in the year 2400 where his longtime nemesis, Q, has orchestrated one final “trial.” Picard searches for his trusted crew as he attempts to find the cause of this dystopian future.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Disengage
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #17 - Disengage

    S3:E2

    Aided by Seven of Nine and the crew of the U.S.S. Titan, Picard makes a shocking discovery that will alter his life forever – and puts him on a collision course with the most cunning enemy he’s ever encountered. Meanwhile, Raffi races to track a catastrophic weapon – and collides with a familiar ally.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Sound of Thunder
    7.1/10(53 votes)

    #18 - The Sound of Thunder

    S2:E6

    When a new signal appears over Saru's home planet, Burnham, Saru and the crew embark on a perilous mission that puts Saru in danger and raises questions about the Red Angel's intentions. Hugh struggles to come to terms with his new reality.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Lethe
    7.0/10(73 votes)

    #19 - Lethe

    S1:E6

    The U.S.S. Discovery crew is intrigued by new addition, Lt. Ash Tyler. Sarek seeks Burnham's help, rekindling memories from her past. Admiral Cornwell questions Lorca's tactics.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
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  20. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - Snake Eyes
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Snake Eyes

    S7:E13

    The BAU tries their luck in Atlantic City when the team is called in to investigate a series of ritualistic casino-related murders. Also, after a spat with her boyfriend, Kevin, Garcia thinks she and Morgan may have gotten a little too friendly with each other.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
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  21. undefined Season 18 Episode 9 - CollateRal
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - CollateRal

    S18:E9

    The team inches closer to uncovering the identity of "The Disciple", someone they believe is linked to Voit's past, but Voit's unpredictable behavior puts their progress in jeopardy.

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Scavengers
    6.8/10(39 votes)

    #22 - Scavengers

    S3:E6

    After receiving a message from Book, Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find him, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces with Admiral Vance. Meanwhile, Stamets forms an unexpected bond with Adira.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Through the Valley of Shadows
    6.7/10(53 votes)

    #23 - Through the Valley of Shadows

    S2:E12

    A fourth signal leads the U.S.S. Discovery to a world where Pike is forced to make a life-changing choice. Burnham and Spock investigate a Section 31 ship gone rogue, leading to a discovery with catastrophic consequences.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Under the Twin Moons
    5.8/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Under the Twin Moons

    S5:E2

    On Saru's last mission as Captain Burnham's Number One, the team ventures to a seemingly abandoned planet to hunt for what might be the greatest treasure in the galaxy.

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Douglas Aarniokoski Ratings Summary

"Memento Mori" is the best rated episode directed by Douglas Aarniokoski. It scored 9.2/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/2/2023 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Rabid".