The Best Episodes Directed By Joanna Kerns

Every TV Episode Directed by Joanna Kerns Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - My Fallen Idol
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #1 - My Fallen Idol

    S5:E21

    Dr. Cox starts drinking after his decisions result in the death of three of his patients. The staff tries to cover for him at the hospital, while everyone tries to convince him how inspiring he is for them. Turk starts his new rotation with orthopedic surgery, but isn't so fond of his attending doctor's touchy-feely methods. Thus, J.D. and the Janitor attempt to help Turk find ways to bond with his new supervisor.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Single Fright Female
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Single Fright Female

    S3:E11

    Paige's past comes back to haunt Emily. Aria gets a surprise from Ezra's past.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - My Common Enemy
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #3 - My Common Enemy

    S4:E7

    When J.D. finds Dan with Elliot, Turk tells him to use the hurt brother excuse to get them to break up, just like Turk uses his diabetes to get stuff from Carla. But then J.D. realizes he wasn't hurt at all... Dr. Cox and Dr. Kelso unite to try and torment their common enemy: Dr. Clock.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Turn of the Shoe
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Turn of the Shoe

    S4:E2

    The presence of Mrs DiLaurentis continues to unnerve those around her, especially when she gives Hanna a parrot, whose gift for mimicry provides an insight into Alison's last days.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Empathy
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Empathy

    S2:E9

    Dr. Neil Melendez, Dr. Morgan Reznick and Dr. Claire Brown grapple with a patient’s wish to perform an operation that would keep him from acting on his pedophilic urges; and Dr. Shaun Murphy learns a lesson in empathy.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Rise Up
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Rise Up

    S5:E7

    When the Chief makes an announcement that a solo surgery is up as an award, the residents are sent into a frenzy all trying to get an edge over one another. Meanwhile, Derek asks Bailey for advice after Cristina continues to interfere in his relationship with Meredith. Elsewhere, Erica uncovers a shocking connection between a resident and a patient.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Ghost Bride
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Ghost Bride

    S1:E10

    A ghost of a bride who didn't make it through her wedding night is back with a vengeance haunting her husbands new fiancée to the point of her leaving him at the alter.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Shadow Boxer
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Shadow Boxer

    S1:E11

    The dead mother of a boxer requests Melinda to assist in getting her son back together with his father. The son is furious because his father caused him not to be able to spent time with his dying mother.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Charlotte's Web
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Charlotte's Web

    S6:E12

    As the girls are forced to stay in Rosewood, questions about the new mystery surface. A restless Aria starts to look suspicious as she heads back to Boston a little too quickly. But could Aria really be the one behind this? As Spencer, Emily and Hanna find themselves back in familiar territory, they aren't happy with going about solving this puzzle "the old way." Meanwhile, Emily continues to lie about her life in California and Alison keeps a close eye on her friends.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Whirly Girly
    6.1/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Whirly Girly

    S5:E2

    Emily, Spencer and Hanna try to adjust to the new normal; Kenneth searches for Jessica.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Holiday Spirit
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Holiday Spirit

    S3:E10

    Melinda is at the house of young boy named Riley and as they're hanging Christmas ornaments on the tree, Melinda tries to get him to open up about the strange things he has seen.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
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Joanna Kerns Ratings Summary

"My Fallen Idol" is the best rated episode directed by Joanna Kerns. It scored 9/10 based on 8 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/2/2006 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Single Fright Female".