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The Best Episodes Directed By Steven Zaillian

Every TV Episode Directed by Steven Zaillian Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1: The Beach
    8.7/10(62 votes)

    S1:E1

    What starts as a perfect night for Pakistani-American student Nasir “Naz” Khan becomes a nightmare when he’s arrested for murder.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Part 7: Ordinary Death
    8.5/10(41 votes)

    S1:E7

    The trial of The State v. Nasir Khan moves to the defense phase.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Part 8: The Call of the Wild
    8.5/10(46 votes)

    S1:E8

    A controversy surrounding the defense puts Stone in the spotlight as Naz’s trial reaches its climax.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - VIII NARCISSUS
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E8

    Tom reinvents himself again, creating an enviable life in Venice — as long as his lies hold.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2: Subtle Beast
    8.3/10(51 votes)

    S1:E2

    As attorney John Stone counsels Naz, lead detective Dennis Box investigates the crime.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - V LUCIO
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ensconced in a lovely Rome apartment, Tom's perfect life is threatened by the arrival of an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Part 5: The Season of the Witch
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    S1:E5

    Box reconstructs Naz’s whereabouts on “the night of.”

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - III SOMMERSO
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    With funds low and his future in Italy in jeopardy, Tom puts a dark scheme into motion.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - VI SOME HEAVY INSTRUMENT
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S1:E6

    A ghastly discovery leads Rome police to Tom's doorstep, beginning a game of cat and mouse with its lead investigator.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - IV LA DOLCE VITA
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    S1:E4

    Tom must deal with Marge's deep skepticism before embarking on a new, fictitious life in Rome.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - VII MACABRE ENTERTAINMENT
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E7

    As Inspector Ravini expands his murder investigation, an elusive Tom plots his next moves from Sicily.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Part 6: Samson and Delilah
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S1:E6

    As prosecutor Helen Weiss prepares for trial, Naz’s alliance with Freddy deepens.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3: A Dark Crate
    7.8/10(52 votes)

    S1:E3

    Awaiting his formal arraignment at Rikers Island, Naz realizes that his survival, or perhaps his demise, rests with a particular inmate, Freddy.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - II SEVEN MERCIES
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    S1:E2

    On Italy's Amalfi Coast, Tom settles into Dickie's grand villa, but not without arousing suspicion from his girlfriend Marge.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - I A HARD MAN TO FIND
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    S1:E1

    Tom Ripley's life of petty crime in New York City detours with an offer to bring a wealthy man's wayward son home from Europe.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:N/A

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Steven Zaillian Ratings Summary

"Part 1: The Beach" is the best rated episode directed by Steven Zaillian. It scored 8.661/10 based on 62 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 7/10/2016 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Part 7: Ordinary Death".