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The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Mcdonald

Every TV Episode Directed by Michael Mcdonald Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - My Conventional Wisdom
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E20

    J.D. and Turk go to a medical convention in Phoenix, Arizona, where they run into J.D.'s ex-girlfriend Dr. Kim Briggs, who has a surprise for J.D. Meanwhile at Sacred Heart, the janitor pretends to be the chief of medicine and Dr. Cox starts to put doubts about the wedding into Elliot's mind.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 12 - Their Story II
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S8:E12

    J.D.'s ego becomes inflated after Dr. Cox finally gives him the recognition he's been waiting for. Elsewhere, the senior staff receives insight from the interns.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - My Manhood
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E8

    When Dr. Kelso tells the Janitor that nobody cares what he thinks, he starts a newspaper called "The Janitorial" to prove him wrong. J.D. and Turk fight over their manhood issues, while Dr. Kelso is too proud to ask for help about one of his problems.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 9 Episode 2 - Our Drunk Friend
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S9:E2

    Lucy learns a hard earned lesson about what it takes to be a doctor. Meanwhile J.D. and Turk spot a potential love connection between Denise and the new med student, Drew, as they play matchmakers with a little bit of help from Dr. Kelso.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - Our New Girl-Bro
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S9:E6

    While Turk struggles to find a replacement best friend, Elliott offers some sound advice and guidance to an over-worked and exhausted Lucy.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Halloween III
    8.3/10(50 votes)

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

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

    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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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - The Big House (2)
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    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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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - The Oolong Slayer
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    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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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - The Crime Scene
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    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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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Det. Dave Majors
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    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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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Jake and Sophia
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    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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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 3 - Pimemento
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    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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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Coral Palms (1)
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    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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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - The Takeback
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    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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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Terry Kitties
    7.6/10(47 votes)

    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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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Your Honor
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    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 8 - Skyfire Cycle
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    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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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Flying
    7.6/10(71 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

    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
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Michael McDonald Ratings Summary

"My Conventional Wisdom" is the best rated episode directed by Michael McDonald. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/10/2007 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Their Story II".