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The Best Episodes Directed By John Patterson

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Funhouse
    8.9/10(47 votes)

    S2:E13

    In the Season Two finale, Tony has a series of 'fever dreams' that help to shed light on some of his problems--particularly his troubles over Big Pussy.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - All Due Respect
    8.9/10(38 votes)

    S5:E13

    In the Season Five finale, Tony's crew circles the wagons as Johnny Sack turns up the heat. Carmela counts her blessings. Christopher is freaked out by an unexpected visitor. Benny's connection to the plumber's union comes in handy. A.J. demonstrates his business acumen. Tony ponders whether to execute a 'sacrifice bunt.'

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Whitecaps
    8.7/10(40 votes)

    S4:E13

    In the Season Four finale, Tony and Carmela contemplate purchasing a shore house, but a voice from the past threatens the deal. While Uncle Junior breaks out the Hearty Burgundy, Little Paulie and Benny break in a new sound system on the Stugots. With Carmine apparently intent on putting the past behind him, Tony and Johnny Sack weigh their options, carefully.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano
    8.4/10(72 votes)

    S1:E13

    In the Season One finale, Tony is stunned to discover that the attempt on his life may have been ordered by someone very close to him. Later, he must deal with the fact that everyone knows he is seeing a shrink. Christopher is sent to take care of Jimmy Altieri.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Army of One
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    S3:E13

    Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal personally with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralph's side in a money dispute with Paulie. Once again, the family gathers in Artie Bucco's restaurant, where Meadow reflects on being a Soprano.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Marco Polo
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    S5:E8

    Friends and family gather at the Sopranos' for a not-so-surprise 75th birthday party for Carmela's father, Hugh. Meanwhile, Johnny Sack shows off his new wheels, Phil Leotardo pulls into Pussy's old place for some auto repairs, and Tony B. considers accepting a familiar job on the side.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Where's Johnny?
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    S5:E3

    Tony's power-sharing plan doesn't fly with Johnny Sack, who makes his point through a bookie named Lorraine Calluzzo. Out on parole, Feech La Manna crosses Paulie in his attempt to break into the landscaping business. Tony gets a roommate. Junior looks into the past while testing the patience of those closest to him.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Happy Wanderer
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    S2:E6

    David Scatino, the father of Meadow's friend Eric and the owner of a local sports store, gets on the bad sides of both Richie and Tony when he loses big in two poker games. Paying his respects at a funeral, Tony is forced to deal with the presence of Livia.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Employee of the Month
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    S3:E4

    Dr. Melfi's attempts to steer Tony into behavior-modification therapy take a detour when a personal crisis gets in the way. Meanwhile, Ralph Cifaretto finds a way to endear himself to Jackie Jr.--but not to Tony.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - And Then There Were None
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S2:E9

    Grissom and his team investigate a casino heist during which innocent victims were shot, while Catherine and Sara are called to the scene of a murder in a remote part of the desert.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Meadowlands
    8.1/10(78 votes)

    S1:E4

    Jackie Aprile's health worsens, forcing Tony to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Anthony Jr. learns the true nature of his father's job in 'waste management.' Also, Tony hires sleazy police lieutenant Vin Makazian to investigate Dr. Melfi's background.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - No-Show
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    S4:E2

    With Paulie in jail, Christopher becomes acting capo, but he gets off to a bad start with Patsy. Still troubled by Jackie Jr.'s death, Meadow contemplates taking a year off from college to travel. Meanwhile, Adriana is in a bind after ending her friendship with Daniele, and Silvio discusses a misunderstanding at a Newark riverfront construction site.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Thief of Budapest
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E3

    MacGyver travels to Budapest to meet with a Russian double agent who is in possession of a watch containing information about other Russian spies. However, before MacGyver can take the watch, the agent is killed and the watch is stolen. Now MacGyver must work with the Gypsies to get it back.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Watching Too Much Television
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    S4:E7

    Tony and the gang throw Paulie a Bada Bing bash after his release from jail, but it doesn't take long for old tensions to resurface. Carmela's cousin Brian throws out a hypothetical investment scenario that Tony and Ralph attempt to turn into reality with the help of Assemblyman Zellman and a black community leader.

    Director:John Patterson
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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Foot
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a bakery owner is killed, it's up to Federico to put the pieces back together. The family considers selling the funeral business altogether to Kroehner.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Bust Out
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S2:E10

    Richie meets with Tony to complain about his end of the garbage business, then meets with Junior to complain about Tony. Later, Tony orchestrates the 'planned bankruptcy' of David Scatino's sporting-goods store while Scatino's wife introduces Carmela to her handsome widowed brother.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Everybody's Favorite Bagman
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S1:E6

    The mugging of a councilman leads the detectives to arrest a mobster, who in turn leads Stone and Robinette to corrupt city officials.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:N/A

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John Patterson Ratings Summary

"Funhouse" is the best rated episode directed by John Patterson. It scored 8.9/10 based on 47 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/9/2000 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "All Due Respect".