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Every TV Episode Written by Alan B. mcelroy Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Burning Visions
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E1

    His name is Spawn. Spawn knows death. He is a dead man returned to the living by the forces of Hell. What he doesn't know is who or what he is now.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Evil Intent
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E2

    Child killer, and demon in training Bill Kincaid, murders again and dumps the body in the alley where Spawn has found a home among the homeless.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S8:E6

    When her children become the focus of the Siren’s latest plan, Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure nothing gets in the way of keeping her family safe. In a race against the clock, Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins, while tensions between Alaric and Caroline boil over, leading them to face some harsh realities about the future of their family. Meanwhile, when Enzo finds himself unable to fight off Sybil’s latest move, Stefan dives into his subconscious and along the way, sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Orders of Magnitude
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    S4:E8

    Enterprise is commandeered by Admiral Reeger to track down an alien ship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Valles Marineris
    7.1/10(42 votes)

    S4:E1

    Pike leads the crew into a stellar storm, sending the Enterprise back 65 million years.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Turbulence
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E5

    Drew, his mom, and Rick's flight home turns into a medical crisis at 35,000 feet when passengers become sickened one by one. Jordan, Paul, Shannon, Kenny, and Cain spend their day off at an obstacle course fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis, hosted by Akbar Gbajabjamila. Scott finds himself on a Tinder date he won't soon forget. Meanwhile, TC puts his own life in danger to operate on a soldier.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Terrarium
    6.9/10(42 votes)

    S3:E9

    Stranded on a toxic moon, Ortegas must defy her deepest beliefs to survive.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - An Obol for Charon
    6.5/10(70 votes)

    S2:E4

    A mysterious sphere threatens the U.S.S. Discovery even as May, in her original form, implements a plan that puts Tilly's life in danger. Saru and Burnham's bond grows when Saru is forced to acknowledge a deeply unsettling Kelpien truth. Pike receives new intel on Spock from a loyal friend.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Perpetual Infinity
    6.4/10(65 votes)

    S2:E11

    Burnham receives the reunion she's been longing for, but it doesn't go quite as she imagined. Georgiou and Tyler sense a disturbing change in Leland.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Forget Me Not
    6.0/10(56 votes)

    S3:E4

    Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld while Saru's efforts on the Discovery to help the crew reconnect yield surprises.

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    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - What Is Starfleet?
    6.0/10(46 votes)

    S3:E7

    While aiding a war-torn planet, Pike and crew face scrutiny from a probing journalist.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Terra Firma (1)
    5.9/10(51 votes)

    S3:E9

    The U.S.S. Discovery crew journey to a mysterious planet in hopes of finding a cure for Georgiou's deteriorating condition. Stamets and Adira make a stunning breakthrough with the newly acquired Burn data.

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    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Terra Firma (2)
    5.9/10(51 votes)

    S3:E10

    Georgiou uncovers the true depths of the plot against her, leading her to a revelation about how deeply her time on the U.S.S. Discovery truly changed her.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Under the Twin Moons
    5.2/10(44 votes)

    S5:E2

    On Saru's last mission as Captain Burnham's Number One, the team ventures to a seemingly abandoned planet to hunt for what might be the greatest treasure in the galaxy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Rubicon
    5.1/10(36 votes)

    S4:E9

    Captain Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery race to stop Book and Ruon Tarka from launching a rogue plan that could inadvertently endanger the galaxy.

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    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - All Is Possible
    4.5/10(41 votes)

    S4:E4

    Tilly and Adira lead a team of Starfleet Academy cadets on a training mission that takes a dangerous turn. Meanwhile, Burnham is pulled into tense negotiations on Ni’Var.

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    Writer:Alan B. McElroy

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Alan B. McElroy Ratings Summary

"Burning Visions" is the best rated episode written by Alan B. McElroy. It scored 8.2/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/16/1997 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Evil Intent".