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The Best Episodes Written By Barbara Hall

Every TV Episode Written by Barbara Hall Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - The Color of Maddie
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S5:E3

    Maddie and David struggle to find a new footing for their relationship while working on a case for a woman whose husband of one week returns after a ten year absence.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Sound and Fury
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E12

    After President Dalton hears about a sonic attack at the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria, he thinks Russia is to blame and uncharacteristically threatens them with military force, leaving his cabinet concerned about his mental status.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Vartius
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E23

    When Elizabeth receives shocking news about an important political operative, she navigates a tricky political situation with President Dalton, who she learns may be considering replacing her as Secretary of State. Also, Stevie and Jareth get engaged.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - News Cycle
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S4:E1

    When the assistant vice minister of Timor-Leste suddenly dies during a meeting with Elizabeth on the first day of the U.N General Assembly, she becomes suspicious after the president of Timor-Leste ships the body back without a proper investigation. Also, a “fake news” story surfaces claiming Elizabeth is responsible for the minister’s death, and Dmitri returns to work with Henry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Gift Horse
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S3:E11

    When the Mongolian government sends Elizabeth a horse as a gift, she thinks accepting it could upset other Asian countries, but she stirs up more controversy when she considers returning it to Mongolia. Also, Gov. Sam Evans threatens to sue Ohio for putting President Dalton on the election ballot, and Stevie has an interesting first day as Russell’s new intern.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Ask Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S3:E9

    Carol worries about her physics exam while Mark is heart-broken about Susan's departure and focuses solely on his job.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Eine Kleine Nacht Murder
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S5:E12

    As the sole eyewitness to a murder, Maddie is given police protection. But David suspects that her handsome young bodyguard is setting her up for death.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  8. undefined Season 9 Episode 2 - Loyalty (2)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S9:E2

    With an illegal arms deal and a hunt for Somali terrorists hanging in the balance, Detectives Goren, Eames, Nichols and newcomer Stevens combine resources in an attempt to bring justice.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Sea Change
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S3:E1

    When a storm destroys a naval base in Bahrain, Elizabeth urges President Dalton to reexamine his approach to climate change and his overall foreign policy, something that could jeopardize his re-election campaign. Also, the McCords worry that their family is being stalked when they discover Jason’s laptop may have been hacked.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Family Separation (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E11

    Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state's new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children. Also, she and Henry plan to renew their wedding vows.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Hail to the Chief
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S6:E1

    Elizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency. Also, First Gentleman Henry squirms after his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert results in heightened scrutiny of the romance in the First Couple’s marriage.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Night Watch
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E22

    Elizabeth and cabinet members brace for the fallout at home and abroad as President Dalton prepares for a retaliatory nuclear attack on a country that has reportedly just launched missiles bound for the U.S.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - One Last Thing
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    S3:E9

    Carrie reunites with Brody, but the circumstances are more difficult than either of them could have imagined. Meanwhile, Saul gets a win from an unlikely source, and Dana grapples with her new life away from home.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Tin Man is Down
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    S3:E1

    Alleged Langley bomber Nick Brody remains at large. Saul plots a risky counterstrike on the terrorists connected to the bombing. Carrie becomes the focus of a hostile Senate investigation. Humiliated and abandoned by the Marine Corps, the Brody family struggles to cope with Dana's destructive behavior.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S1:E1

    The new Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord finds herself immediately faced with a maelstrom of difficult political challenges with an international hostage situation being her most important challenge.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Another Benghazi
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E2

    Elizabeth has to deal with a crisis in Yemen and there's trouble on the home front for her as well after her oldest daughter Stevie manages to make the headlines for protesting a new policy at her university.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Whisper of the Ax
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E14

    Elizabeth is humiliated at a public budget hearing when her staff fails to find the corruption that exists in her microloan program. Also, the investigation into Marsh's death continues.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - There But for the Grace of God
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E22

    When Elizabeth confronts her former friend Juliet, she flashes back to when then-CIA Director Dalton offered her a job that would have changed the course of her life. Also, Stevie and President Dalton’s son, Harrison (Jason Ralph), begin a relationship that will have consequences.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Russian Roulette
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E9

    Shortly before Elizabeth is to deliver a speech at the United Nations accusing Russia for the attack on Air Force One, Henry shares information that makes her reconsider her theory.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Show Must Go On
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E1

    The President’s plane is declared missing and Elizabeth is thrust into a situation of power she never imagined possible. Also, Henry butts heads with his new Defense Intelligence Agency handler, Jane Fellows, when he’s asked to recruit one of his Russian students for the NSA.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Family Separation (1)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E10

    Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state’s new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - On the Clock
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E18

    As Elizabeth holds peace talks between the prime ministers of India and Pakistan, a mysterious plane crash tied to both countries causes the three parties to reevaluate the deal. Also, in an attempt to help the NSA locate the terrorist Jibral Disah, Henry approaches a former teacher of one of Disah’s wives for information, and Elizabeth withstands a grueling interview with Jane Pauley.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - E Pluribus Unum
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    S5:E1

    In the aftermath of a deadly attack on the White House, Elizabeth tries to keep a major nuclear disarmament deal from falling apart while a manhunt for the attackers brings D.C. to a halt. For advice, Elizabeth turns to former secretaries of state Madeleine Albright, Hillary Clinton and Colin Powell.

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    Writer:Barbara Hall

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Barbara Hall Ratings Summary

"The Color of Maddie" is the best rated episode written by Barbara Hall. It scored 9.0/10 from 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on December 20, 1988.