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The Best Episodes Directed By James Roday Rodriguez

Every TV Episode Directed by James Roday Rodriguez Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Tuesday the 17th
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Tuesday the 17th

    S3:E15

    Shawn and Gus are hired by a childhood friend to find a missing camp counselor who disappeared near their old sleep-away campgrounds. Upon their arrival, spooky activity abounds and they must uncover if the dark past of the abandoned camp has come back to life.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Heeeeere's Lassie!
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Heeeeere's Lassie!

    S6:E11

    Lassiter hires Shawn and Gus to get to the bottom of strange occurrences at his new condo.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - The Polarizing Express
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Polarizing Express

    S5:E14

    Due to an unlawful entry into a criminals property, Shawn gets suspended from his consultant postition and gets Henry fired from his position at the SBPD at the same time. Shawn has a series of Scrooge type dreams where Tony Cox is his 'spirit guide'.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Pawns
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Pawns

    S2:E1

    While working tirelessly to shield her family from the Game Maker's threats, another crime drags Morgan back into his game and the LAPD must decide whether to trust her instincts before the next move turns fatal.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Hydrocephalus & Hard Knocks
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Hydrocephalus & Hard Knocks

    S1:E14

    Rosie insists on celebrating his and Villa's nine-and-a-half month anniversary as partners, which lands them in the middle of a case involving none other than Julius "Joo-Joo" Beeman, their confidential informant. But, this time, Joo-Joo is the prime suspect. As Rosie and Villa work to uncover the truth, even if it means putting Joo-Joo away for life, they discover a whole new side of him they never saw coming. Meanwhile, Villa's choice for her new home has Rosie worried about the new path she's on, Pippy and TMI struggle to balance old friends and family, and Hornstock has trouble reading signals from the new, badass, female chief of police.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Mr. Yin Presents...
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Mr. Yin Presents...

    S4:E16

    A serial killer targets Shawn using scenarios from classic Hitchcock films.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - None the Wiser
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #7 - None the Wiser

    S1:E5

    Three concurrent surgeries at the hospital push its staff to the limits. Determined to ease the pressure, Nic requests Jude for one of the operations, making Conrad jealous. Meanwhile, Dr. Lane Hunter sets out to discredit Nic's claims, Devon struggles with a patient who has an embarrassing problem and a charitable contributor comes to the hospital wanting to donate a lot of money to Dr. Lane's oncology program.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Checkmate
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Checkmate

    S2:E2

    As the Major Crimes team desperately seek answers amidst a string of unresolved crimes, Morgan suspects the Game Maker is responsible. Meanwhile, Daphne and Oz set out to find Roman, and Elliot prepares a surprise act for his school’s talent show.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 3 - Lassie Jerky
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Lassie Jerky

    S7:E3

    Shawn and Gus join a pair of college students in the woods who are filming a documentary on Bigfoot.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - Deez Nups
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Deez Nups

    S7:E7

    The gang spends the weekend at a casino resort for a wedding and crosses paths with a local crime boss whose presence jeopardizes the impending nuptials.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Bloodhunt and Beats
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Bloodhunt and Beats

    S1:E8

    A bounty hunter who happens to be Hornstock's former partner helps Rosewood and Villa track a murderer; Pippy receives an opportunity that could launch her music career; Villa attempts to reconnect with her mother.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Keratin & Kissyface
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Keratin & Kissyface

    S1:E20

    When a patient of Erica Kincaid's dies on the table, Rosewood steps in to help solve what turns out to be the murder of an undercover ATF agent. But when Villa connects with a cold case detective, it turns out this case has more angles than they ever imagined.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - This Episode Sucks
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #13 - This Episode Sucks

    S6:E3

    A body is discovered, and appears to have been killed by a vampire. Meanwhile, Lassiter becomes romantically involved with a woman whom Shawn suspects is the murderer.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Homecoming
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Homecoming

    S1:E12

    Milt learns more about Russ' youth when the local high school football coach is murdered. Also, Russ and Holly's friendship reaches a crossroad.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Rude Awakenings and the Raptor
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Rude Awakenings and the Raptor

    S1:E12

    Conrad and Devon work tirelessly to save the life of Bradley, a fellow doctor who has fallen through the hospital skylight. As the team contemplates how and why he fell through in the first place, Dr. Bell looks back to when he benched Bradley for falling asleep during surgery. Amidst the madness, Mina is tasked with showing Chastain's new star cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. AJ Austin, around the hospital, but is caught off-guard by his volatile personality. Meanwhile, Nic finds renewed enthusiasm when she uncovers an oncologist who used to work with Lane, but while paying him a visit, she fears that she's being followed.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Run, Doctor, Run
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Run, Doctor, Run

    S1:E13

    Devon and Conrad race against the clock to save the life of a woman who is deteriorating fast from undetermined symptoms. When the patient turns out to be a hero who helps previous criminals get their lives back together, the team relies on her family of ex-cons to help diagnose and treat her. Tensions rise as Nic continues her search for evidence to incriminate Lane, but must simultaneously tend to her sister, Jessie, who is rushed into the ER. Meanwhile, York returns to the hospital with his mother, who is in need of a risky procedure, and comes face-to-face with the stone-cold Dr. AJ Austin.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Bacterium & the Brothers Panitch
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Bacterium & the Brothers Panitch

    S2:E10

    A hostage situation erupts at the East Miami Police Department, and Rosewood, Villa and Slade are trapped on the inside. Rosewood forms a strong bond with their captor and must solve his biggest medical mystery to date in order to keep his team alive.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - A Nightmare on State Street
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #18 - A Nightmare on State Street

    S8:E9

    Gus' nightmares start to feel like reality when he and Shawn work to solve an unlikely case for the SBPD.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Puffer Fish & Personal History
    5.5/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Puffer Fish & Personal History

    S2:E13

    When a victim, presumed dead, wakes up on Rosie's autopsy table, the team is thrown into a world in which people go to great lengths to keep their secrets hidden. Both Rosie and Villa are forced to re-examine the meaning of family, and Rosie's search for a Magic City Lab investor leads him to a surprising candidate.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
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James Roday Rodriguez Ratings Summary

"Tuesday the 17th" is the best rated episode directed by James Roday Rodriguez. It scored 8.833/10 based on 12 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/13/2009 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Heeeeere's Lassie!".