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The Best Episodes Directed By John Hyams

Every TV Episode Directed by John Hyams Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Darkness Falling
    8.8/10(54 votes)

    S7:E4

    Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the district attorney's office where his past connects him to the team's investigation. Meanwhile, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - There's a World Where Your Dreams Come True
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    S1:E10

    Following a stay in Europe with her mother, Lizzie returns to Mystic Falls and comes face to face with someone who could make all her wishes come true – including making Hope Mikaelson disappear.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - Where Nothing Stays Buried
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S3:E20

    In the wake of a ruthless plan that has left their family shattered, Klaus, Elijah and Freya desperately search for a way to take down Lucien once and for all. However, their efforts are put on hold following an urgent plea for help from Kol and Marcel. At Klaus’ insistence, Freya and Elijah reluctantly stay behind to offer their help, while Klaus and Hayley head to the bayou after uncovering Lucien’s latest plan. Once there, an unexpected showdown between Klaus and Lucien forces Freya to take matters into her own hands, setting off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Voodoo in My Blood
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S4:E8

    After being summoned by the ancestors, Hayley and Klaus travel to the ancestral world and come face to face with Davina, Klaus' former foe and the one person who holds the secrets to The Hollow's demise. Meanwhile, old wounds are re-opened when Elijah and Marcel are forced into an uneasy alliance. Together, they meet with Alaric who has tracked down a crucial artifact that could help in their fight against The Hollow.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Wild at Heart
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S3:E11

    While Klaus finds himself dealing with pressing matters at home, Elijah reluctantly aligns with Aya after learning that she may have knowledge of an elusive weapon that could kill an Original vampire for good. Meanwhile, alone and shunned by her coven of witches, a desperate Davina is left conflicted after she is approached with an enticing offer that could bring her one step closer to reuniting with Kol.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Last Minute Resistance
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S4:E19

    After encouraging her sister to spend a night out with friends, Burgess wakes to find that Nicole never made it home. As the guilt begins to eat at Burgess, the team in Intelligence bands together to make finding Nicole their main priority.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 12 Episode 6 - Pawns
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S12:E6

    Burgess is put to the test as she looks to make an advancement in her career.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 10 Episode 10 - This Job
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S10:E10

    A series of brutal home invasion robberies finds the team paired with Detective Borkowski, an old friend of Ruzek's, to work the case. Things get complicated for Torres when it becomes clear Borkowski has a vastly different policing style.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Jennifer's Body
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    S3:E3

    Chucky's complex motivations are revealed. Tiffany is tried for Jennifer Tilly's murder spree.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Anthem
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S5:E14

    When a basketball star is found murdered after an anti-police rally, Intelligence navigates a politically charged environment to track down the killer. To complicate matters further, Woods' daughter Brianna is tangled up in the case.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Let the Right One In
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    S3:E2

    Jake, Devon and Lexy hatch a plan to take down Chucky by befriending the President's teenage son.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 13 Episode 18 - The Wicked River
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S13:E18

    A deadly house party leads the Intelligence Unit to uncover a family's alarming secret. Atwater faces a personal turning point.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Sanctuary
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    S4:E12

    After a female jogger is brutally murdered in the park, Rixton and Atwater arrive to see two suspects fleeing the scene. When the men make their way inside a church, the priest and parishioners gather outside to block law enforcement from entering. While investigating the case, Rixton gets caught in a lie with Voight.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Goin' to the Chapel
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    S2:E7

    Ade due Damballa! The survivors band together with Father Bryce to perform an exorcism.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:N/A

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John Hyams Ratings Summary

"Darkness Falling" is the best rated episode directed by John Hyams. It scored 8.806/10 based on 54 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/28/2025 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "There's a World Where Your Dreams Come True".