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The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Lange

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Ascension (2)
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    S2:E6

    When Mulder finds out that Scully was kidnapped by Duane Barry, he risks the wrath of his superiors and the annoyance of Agent Krycek in order to do whatever it takes to find her. Meanwhile, Krycek is found to be reporting Mulder's activities to the Cigarette-Smoking Man.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 11 Episode 10 - The Doom in the Boom
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S11:E10

    The team investigates a police officer's murder and decides what is important to their futures.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Surprise (1)
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    S2:E13

    To give Buffy a surprise on her 17th birthday, Drusilla and Spike bring together the body parts of a dismembered demon who cannot be killed.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Bad Girls
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    S3:E14

    Faith convinces Buffy to live on the wild side, with fatal consequences.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Unknown Subject
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S7:E12

    The team is called to Texas to search for a serial rapist in Houston known as "The Piano Man" who has returned and is attacking his past victims. Meanwhile, Prentiss begins to deal with the traumatic experience caused by Ian Doyle after returning to the BAU.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Band Candy
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    S3:E6

    Mr Trick enlists Giles' old buddy Ethan Rayne to manufacture and distribute boxes of candy which turn the adult population into uninhibited, irresponsible teenagers to keep them out of the way while the mysterious Mayor Wilkins pays a tribute to a demon.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Pangs
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S4:E8

    On Thanksgiving, Buffy encounters the spirit of a Native American warrior whose people were wiped out by settlers.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 23 - Hit (1)
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S7:E23

    When the BAU goes up against a gang of serial-killing bank robbers in Washington, D.C., the team tries to negotiate the situation unfolding inside the bank, but the stakes rise when one of their own becomes a hostage.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 11 - Perennials
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    S8:E11

    The BAU heads south to investigate a fast-moving UnSub whose signature matches that of a serial killer from 30 years ago. Also, the team learns that someone is tracking their cases and replicating crimes the BAU is solving.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 10 Episode 18 - The Verdict in the Victims
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S10:E18

    The team attempt to find evidence that Alex Rockwell did not commit the crimes of which he was convicted for.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 17 - The Gathering
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S8:E17

    The BAU investigates victims who were documenting their personal lives and inner desires on blog posts and social media. Also, Kevin gets jealous when he learns Garcia may have a new love interest.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - In the Blood
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S9:E6

    The BAU are called to Utah to investigate the murder of a women who died by being buried under stones. All while Penelope plans a Day of the Dead party.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 10 Episode 7 - The Money Maker on the Merry-Go-Round
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S10:E7

    The team investigate a billion dollar hedge fund company when severely damaged remains from human's are found under a merry go round.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 11 Episode 3 - The Donor in the Drink
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S11:E3

    On Brennan and Booth’s first official day back at their respective positions at the Jeffersonian and the FBI, things get exciting when remains are found at a fish farm under suspicious conditions, prompting them to investigate. After it’s discovered that someone harvested several of the victim’s internal organs before he was dumped in the water, Angela tracks down the seller and buyer of the organs to try to uncover important details in the case. Meanwhile, Booth readjusts to his position back at the FBI and discovers Aubrey has taken over his old office; Hodgins pushes Angela to showcase her photography work; and Cam struggles with her decision to choose work over her relationship with Arastoo.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 11 Episode 16 - The Strike in the Chord
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S11:E16

    The team investigates the death of the leader of the Lynwood University male acapella singing group, "The Whippersnaps," whose body was found in the school rat lab. The victim recently kicked out Ian Jansen, one of the group's best singers, sending Booth and Aubrey to question Ian and other current members of the male group and some stars of the competing female acapella group to get a handle on the group dynamics and what could have led to the murder of one of their own. Meanwhile, surprising information about Aubrey's own college experience is brought to light, Hodgins applies for an experimental nerve regeneration study, Booth tries to plan a summer trip with Parker and a new intern joins the Jeffersonian lab.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Weekend Warriors
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    S1:E6

    Shawn and Gus attend a Civil War reenactment rehearsal for the sheer pleasure of watching Lassiter have a nervous breakdown as he runs it. When a scripted death turns real they end up donning uniforms themselves in order to find the murderer and perhaps prevent another.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 12 Episode 10 - The Radioactive Panthers in the Party
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    S12:E10

    When the burning, bruised body of an aspiring writer/director crash-lands onto a passing car, the team investigates a series of odd locations and characters that are connected to his film. Meanwhile, Bones seeks guidance from Dr. Mayer on the meaning of passion in the work place and Booth allows Aubrey to take the reins on their current case.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Who Ya Gonna Call?
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S1:E7

    Shawn reluctantly settles for a private client who claims a ghost has it in for him after Lassiter kicks Gus and him off the much more interesting case of a murdered psychologist. The two investigations seem to be running parallel and Shawn may still end up solving the police's case.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Young at Heart
    7.2/10(76 votes)

    S1:E16

    Mulder becomes the target of someone from his past named John Barnett. He was a jewelry store robber with an itchy trigger finger that Mulder sent to prison when he first joined the Bureau. The only problem is that Barnett died four years ago.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Unrequited
    7.2/10(54 votes)

    S4:E16

    When a U.S. military general is inexplicably murdered in the back of his limousine, a paramilitary group is suspected. They believe it was a soldier who they liberated from a Vietnam POW camp and is plotting to kill certain corrupt military figures.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Miracle Man
    7.1/10(72 votes)

    S1:E18

    A young man who has the power to heal people with his touch begins to question his gift when people start dying after he has supposedly healed them.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Kaddish
    6.7/10(50 votes)

    S4:E15

    After a Jewish man is murdered in a Jewish community, his killers are murdered, too. Mulder and Scully have to determine whether someone is exacting vengeance or larger forces are at work.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 10 Episode 13 - The Baker in the Bits
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    S10:E13

    When the body of an ex-con is found in pieces, the Jeffersonian team investigates a local bakery known for employing former felons.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:N/A

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Michael Lange Ratings Summary

"Ascension (2)" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Lange. It scored 8.211/10 based on 64 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 10/21/1994 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Doom in the Boom".