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The Best Episodes Directed By Stephen Frears

Every TV Episode Directed by Stephen Frears Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - 2015
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E6

    Gretchen Carlson has been secretly taping Roger’s harassment for over a year and is working with Nancy Erika Smith, a lawyer specializing in sexual harassment. Roger goes all in on candidate Donald Trump which causes conflict with Murdoch. But Roger makes a mistake—he fires Gretchen, unwittingly setting into motion not her demise, but his own.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S1:E3

    Having survived a bungled attempt on his life, Norman Scott publicly accuses Jeremy Thorpe of being behind a plot to kill him. After years of acrimony between them, Norman and Jeremy finally go head to head in court with the world watching.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Jeremy gets one step closer to becoming prime minister, Norman demands that old promises should be honoured. With the old affair with Norman threatening to derail his political career, will Jeremy stop at nothing to silence him?

    Director:Stephen Frears
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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    S1:E1

    It is 1960s England, homosexuality is illegal and the politician Jeremy Thorpe begins a whirlwind affair with a young stable hand, Norman Scott. But when the relationship turns sour and Jeremy’s career goes from strength to strength, Norman becomes a secret that Jeremy is desperate to hide…

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E3

    Persecuted and hounded by the public and press - Charles, Diana and Tecwen head to court. At first it seems the case for the prosecution is a fait accompli, but as the case for the defence gets underway, the jury learn there is far more to the story than they know.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E2

    When seemingly hopeless contestant Charles Ingram returns for his second night in the hot seat, he is a brand new man with a brand new strategy. With the audience on the edge of their seats, Charles dithers and about-turns up the question ladder.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    When television producer Paul Smith puts everything on the line to make ITV quiz show and overnight sensation `Who Wants to be a Millionaire?', one family's much-loved pub quiz hobby turns into outright obsession.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Dolphins
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S1:E8

    Louise and Tom reflect on why and how they got together in the first place.

    Director:Stephen Frears
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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Antique Globes
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tom commends himself for the courage it took to turn up late to last weeks session and promises to be there from the beginning this week.

    Director:Stephen Frears
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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Marathon
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E1

    Louise and Tom prepare for their first marital counselling session and try to work out how they got to this point.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Syria
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E3

    Tom and Louise discuss the lost passion in their relationship – is passion something that can be found again?

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    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Plaster Cast
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E4

    Tom asks Louise to back him up in a lie with their counsellor – is it them against the world or not?

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Normal Slope
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E5

    Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. This could be the start of a slippery slope.

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    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Nigel and Naomi
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E6

    Tom makes an effort, but Louise complains that it feels contrived.

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    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Call the Midwife
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E7

    Louise admits that she's ashamed of Tom's unemployment. They decide to communicate more openly.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Foundling
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    S1:E2

    Concerned about Zubak's growing influence over Elena, Nicholas conspires with her top ministers in hopes of unearthing damning intel.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Midnight Feast
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    S1:E4

    Elena attempts to do damage control by reconnecting with her people. Meanwhile, Agnes' loyalty is tested by an anonymous offer.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Prison Sex
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E9

    Louise and Tom discuss a breakthrough in their relationship - Louise wonders what it means.

    Director:Stephen Frears
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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Another Drink
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E10

    Tom has moved back in and feels that their issues are resolved.

    Director:Stephen Frears
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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Victory Day
    6.0/10(22 votes)

    S1:E1

    As Elena prepares for Victory Day, a weary Zubak arrives at the Palace – where he learns about the chancellor's strict health precautions.

    Director:Stephen Frears
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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Laws of Grammar
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E1

    Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Why Quake?
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E2

    Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.

    Director:Stephen Frears
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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Big Mustard
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E3

    Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.

    Director:Stephen Frears
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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Prison Thoughts
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E4

    Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E5

    After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

    Director:Stephen Frears
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Stephen Frears Ratings Summary

"2015" is the best rated episode directed by Stephen Frears. It scored 8.2/10 from 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on August 4, 2019. It is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 3".