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The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Mcdonald

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Halloween III
    8.2/10(46 votes)

    #1 - Halloween III

    S3:E5

    For their annual Halloween heist, Jake and Holt draft teams and compete to steal a crown. But Amy's divided loyalties leave her out in the cold.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Something Good Coming (1)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Something Good Coming (1)

    S2:E21

    When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - All or Nothin'
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - All or Nothin'

    S5:E1

    The Cul de Sac Crew feels weird about Laurie and Travis dating, but Jules is determined to play it cool. Bobby and Andy make it big when Penny Can goes global. But when Bobby starts throwing around money, Grayson confronts him about years of unpaid bar tabs. Meanwhile, Andy struggles to get Stan to sleep after a slasher movie.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - The Big House (2)
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #4 - The Big House (2)

    S5:E2

    As the squad looks for ways to implicate the corrupt Lt. Hawkins, Jake puts his detective skills to work with help from his affable cannibal cellmate.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - The Oolong Slayer
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #5 - The Oolong Slayer

    S3:E4

    While Jake and Holt secretly team up to hunt for a serial killer, Amy and Rosa seek revenge for a sexist assignment.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - The Crime Scene
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    #6 - The Crime Scene

    S6:E6

    A promise made to a grieving mother sends Jake spiraling into obsession as he and Rosa comb the scene of a baffling murder for clues.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Coral Palms (1)
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #7 - Coral Palms (1)

    S4:E1

    Jake and Holt continue their new lives in Florida under the Witness Protection Program while Jimmy remains at large, but their identities may be revealed after a video of the pair goes viral.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Jake and Sophia
    7.7/10(52 votes)

    #8 - Jake and Sophia

    S2:E6

    Jake is attracted to a woman he soon discovers is the attorney for a perp he's after, and Rosa gets Amy to run for union rep to replace Scully.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Det. Dave Majors
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Det. Dave Majors

    S2:E21

    Jake gets jealous over another detective's romantic interest in Amy, and Terry is tempted to accept a job at a private security firm.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 3 - Pimemento
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #10 - Pimemento

    S7:E3

    Adrian Pimento resurfaces with a "Finding Dory"-esque memory problem. Jake tries to keep a secret from Boyle. The squad attends a mandatory HR seminar.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - The Takeback
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #11 - The Takeback

    S7:E8

    The reappearance of Doug Judy lands Jake in hot water. Terry scrambles to replace Holt's treasured keepsake. The Nine-Nine gets a new vending machine.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Skyfire Cycle
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #12 - Skyfire Cycle

    S4:E8

    When famous author DC Parlov receives death threats, Jake and Terry take the case, so that Terry can meet his lifelong hero. Back at the precinct, Gina forces her way into the Boyle clan of cousins in an attempt to choose the location of the annual Boyle family vacation. Meanwhile, Holt's anger peaks when Amy chooses Kevin's side in their argument about a math puzzle.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Terry Kitties
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #13 - Terry Kitties

    S3:E19

    An adorable special delivery reminds Terry of an unsolved case that's haunted him for years. With Jake's help, he sets out to finally crack it.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Damaged By Love
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Damaged By Love

    S2:E19

    When Travis suffers his first truly broken heart, Jules and Bobby are at a loss as to how to help him. Meanwhile, Grayson stands up to Jules when she tries to tell him what to do, and Ellie turns to Laurie for support when Andy's overly flirty sister-in-law, comes to visit.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - I Should Have Known It
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - I Should Have Known It

    S4:E4

    When Tom gets a new girlfriend, the girls decide to investigate. Bobby goes on a fake date with Ellie to improve his table manners. And after getting fed up with the girls' rules, Andy and Grayson rebel.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Weekend With Birdie
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Weekend With Birdie

    S6:E7

    Mike brings home a stray puppy for the weekend but Molly has difficulty warming up to it.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Flying
    7.5/10(65 votes)

    #17 - Flying

    S1:E2

    Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she is worthy of his help. Meanwhile, Tahani and Jianyu try to help Michael feel better about the unknown flaw in his Neighborhood.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Your Honor
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #18 - Your Honor

    S4:E19

    While looking into a break-in at Holt's mother's house, Jake discovers a secret she’s been keeping from her son. The squad remodels the break room.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - You Tell Me
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - You Tell Me

    S4:E10

    Confused by her mixed feelings for Travis, Laurie resorts to destroying things. But when her anger gets out of control, newly appointed mayor Andy has to step in. Jules starts hanging out with her therapist after discovering that her friends have been keeping secrets. And Bobby has a fling with the girl of his dreams while enjoying a vacation at Target.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - This One's For Me
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #20 - This One's For Me

    S6:E8

    When Jules finds a bag of unusual items Grayson's been hiding, she goes on a mission to learn his secret. Andy talks Travis into using a baby gift for himself and Ellie can't stand that Laurie is treating Baby Bobby like an accessory.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Little Girl Blues
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Little Girl Blues

    S2:E8

    Travis brings home his new girlfriend, Kirsten, a grad-student, to meet Jules. Jules feels instantly threatened when Ellie points out that, moving forward, any girl Travis brings home could be her future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Grayson's house has become the new place for the gang to hang out, which he hates, and Travis turns to Bobby for advice.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Baby’s a Rock ‘N’ Roller
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Baby’s a Rock ‘N’ Roller

    S2:E16

    Ellie tricks Jules into watching Baby Stan on her own for a day, but Jules is determined to prove how easy it is... especially when she's roped in Grayson to help. Meanwhile, Bobby's given the chance to play golf for free in order to train for his upcoming tournament, as long as he tees off before 6:00 a.m., and Andy volunteers to be Laurie's wingman as she puts herself back out there after her split with Smith.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Waiting for Tonight
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Waiting for Tonight

    S6:E4

    Grayson makes a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town, and he and Jules are determined to make it despite constant obstacles. Andy rents a special costume for Stan's birthday, but he has trouble getting it off. And Ellie starts ghost tweeting for Laurie, eventually getting lost in her new character.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - The Wreck of the Vincent Moranto
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #24 - The Wreck of the Vincent Moranto

    S6:E8

    Mike is upset when Vince bails on finishing a Do-It-Yourself project they started together.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Keeping Me Alive
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Keeping Me Alive

    S2:E5

    Jules schemes to continue giving Bobby money when he stops taking alimony payments. Ellie ticks off the gang by being arrogant about her intelligence.

    Director:Michael McDonald
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Michael McDonald Ratings Summary

"Halloween III" is the best rated episode directed by Michael McDonald. It scored 8.2/10 based on 46 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 10/25/2015 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Something Good Coming (1)".