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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - What's in the Box?
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #1 - What's in the Box?

    S4:E22

    When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election; an unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The One About the Recent Troubles
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #2 - The One About the Recent Troubles

    S3:E1

    A storm is brewing at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart when revelations of past indiscretions involving a partner come to light. Right when she thought the world couldn't get any crazier, an incident at home pushes Diane to her breaking point. Meanwhile, Lucca is brought a new opportunity while Marissa teaches Maia to toughen up.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Death of a Client
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Death of a Client

    S4:E18

    When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the police when she learns that the killer may also be targeting someone close to her. Also, Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement and Diane receives a stunning offer.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - Mind's Eye
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Mind's Eye

    S6:E14

    Alicia prepares for a key interview which could impact the outcome of the race for State’s Attorney. Also, Louis Canning pressures Florrick/Agos/Lockhart to agree on a settlement in his wrongful eviction case against the firm.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When a college theater student is mysteriously found dead in her high-rise New York City apartment, Elsbeth immediately suspects foul play and enters a game of wits against the victim's popular theater director Alex Modarian.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - The Dream Team
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #6 - The Dream Team

    S3:E22

    Will and Diane scramble when Louis Canning and Patti Nyholm team up to bankrupt the firm. Also, Alicia faces conflicted feelings regarding her relationship with Peter, and Kalinda's past catches up to her.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - A Weird Year
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #7 - A Weird Year

    S5:E22

    The futures of Florrick/Agos and Lockhart/Gardner are at stake when the firms consider merging, driving a wedge between Alicia and Cary. Meanwhile, Diane makes a big decision when Louis Canning challenges her role at her firm.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Demon of Death
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #8 - The Demon of Death

    S3:E1

    David’s relationship with Kristen takes a turn when he gives into his temptation. Meanwhile, the team is tasked with exploring a machine to measure the weight of the human soul as it leaves a dying body.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Closing Arguments
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Closing Arguments

    S2:E23

    Despite their tense relationship, Alicia and Kalinda rush to prove their client's innocence in a murder trial, while the timing might finally be right for Alicia and Will to pursue their relationship.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Everything is Ending
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Everything is Ending

    S5:E1

    Alicia must focus on the firm’s efforts to prevent the execution of a convicted murderer while she secretly plans her exit from the firm with Cary. Meanwhile, Eli helps Peter assemble his staff in the governor’s office.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - A Classic New York Character
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #11 - A Classic New York Character

    S1:E2

    After the loathed co-op board president of a luxury pre-war building falls off her balcony to her death, Elsbeth and Kaya are called to the scene to dig for a lead when they meet Joann, a high-powered Manhattan real estate broker with huge clients and even bigger secrets.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #12 - The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis

    S1:E13

    Laurel discovers the secret to driving the bugs out of a person's brain and tests the tactic on her father. Armed with new knowledge, Laurel and Gareth attempt to expel the Queen bug out of Red's head once and for all. Laurel and Gareth progress in their romantic relationship.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - S Is for Silence
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #13 - S Is for Silence

    S2:E7

    The team is dispatched to a monastery to investigate the corpse of Father Thomas, whose body has not decayed in the year following his death.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - The Line
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #14 - The Line

    S6:E1

    Despite pressure from Eli, Alicia is determined not to run for State's Attorney; Diane considers joining Florrick/Agos; a crisis threatens to tear the firm apart.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Day 492
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Day 492

    S2:E13

    The FBI question Diane as part of a job background check on Kurt, leading to unexpected and serious consequences. The mayor of Chicago invites Adrian and Julius to join a 'think tank' tasked with figuring out how to spend funds that will address the "Kill All Lawyers" problem. Chaos ensues in the delivery room after Lucca goes into labor early.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Chaos
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Chaos

    S1:E10

    Diane takes on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism, resulting in unforeseen repercussions for the firm, especially Lucca. An accident brings Diane and Kurt together. Henry reveals new truths about the scandal to Maia.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Tiny Town
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Tiny Town

    S2:E11

    Sparks fly between Elsbeth and a handsome Scottish musician named Angus after he witnesses a murder through a video art installation linking Manhattan with his tiny seaside town. The two join forces to solve the case together from across the pond.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Genesis 1
    7.0/10(84 votes)

    #18 - Genesis 1

    S1:E1

    Forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard is hired by the Catholic Church to determine whether a serial killer is possessed by a demon or merely a psychopath.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - End
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #19 - End

    S7:E22

    Peter has little time left to make a plea deal before the jury comes back with a verdict. Meanwhile, Alicia must decide whether her future is with Peter or with Jason, and she channels the ghost of Will Gardner to help make a decision.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #20 - The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

    S1:E1

    When Laurel Healy returns home to Washington, D.C. to work for her brother, Senator Luke Healy, on Capitol Hill, she is caught in the midst of two huge problems: the government has stopped working due to budgetary disagreements, and mysterious bugs are eating the brains of a growing number of Congress members and Hill staffers.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Wanna Partner?
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Wanna Partner?

    S6:E22

    Alicia’s professional future hangs in the balance as she decides what’s next for her career. Meanwhile, when Alicia gets a suspicious call from a client, she discovers that he’s being held in a secret police facility where people are detained without being officially booked.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - And the violence spread...
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #22 - And the violence spread...

    S5:E10

    In the season five finale, it's too many courts and too little time for the folks at Reddick/Lockhart. Marissa is mounting a strong defense in Vinetta's court for Matteo, while Diane attempts to get an interview with him in order to spring Matteo from court. Carmen, Liz, and Allegra defend drug dealer, Oscar Rivi, as prosecutors attempt to put him back in prison.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Fear of the End
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    #23 - Fear of the End

    S4:E14

    An ominous countdown begins after the Bouchard girls start a new game on their VR goggles. The Entity moves to stop the Sixty, despite Sister Andrea's warnings. The team receives an offer they never expected. Kristen faces a final threat as Leland takes matters into his own hands.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - How to Split an Atom
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #24 - How to Split an Atom

    S4:E1

    Kristen learns the details of Leland's evil scheme involving her ovum, and Sheryl's involvement in the plot increases the tension between mother and daughter. Meanwhile, David, Ben, and Kristen are sent to investigate a particle accelerator suspected to be a gateway to Hell.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - The End of Everything
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - The End of Everything

    S6:E10

    The office must survive after being trapped by white supremacists.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A

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Robert King Ratings Summary

"What's in the Box?" is the best rated episode directed by Robert King. It scored 8.2/10 based on 12 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/28/2013 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The One About the Recent Troubles".