The Best Episodes Written By Glenn Kessler

Every TV Episode Written by Glenn Kessler Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Part 23
    9.7/10(6 votes)
    S2:E10

    Marco scrambles to get Eric immunity. Nolan recalls meeting Robert. Meg and Kevin turn against John, who pursues the one man who can alter his fate.

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - But You Don't Do That Anymore
    9.0/10(5 votes)
    S5:E10

    Series Finale: While looking to use Michael Hewes' custody hearing to bring down Patty (Glenn Close), Ellen (Rose Byrne) is double-crossed by a key witness in the McClaren trial.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Part 12
    8.8/10(14 votes)
    S1:E12

    Danny’s past and present troubles became a threat to the Rayburns. Sally confronts her family.

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Trust Me
    8.7/10(9 votes)
    S2:E13

    Patty goes to extremes to win her case against UNR, as Ellen's season long quest for revenge builds to an explosive conclusion.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Part 13
    8.6/10(16 votes)
    S1:E13

    John, Kevin and Meg try to get their lives back in order as the family comes to grips with the truth about Danny.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Shoot the Piano Player
    8.6/10(7 votes)
    S1:E9

    After a stunning reveal, Angelo races against the clock to protect the ones he loves from The Ferryman's path of death and destruction.

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Part 14
    8.5/10(10 votes)
    S2:E1

    Meg learns her father kept a secret from the family for years. A voice from the past threatens John's plan to frame Wayne Lowry.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - There's No 'We' Anymore
    8.5/10(11 votes)
    S1:E12

    Patty finally posts bail for Ellen as Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Exposed
    8.4/10(7 votes)
    S1:E10

    Angelo's worlds collide, setting up an explosive and heart-racing confrontation with The Ferryman.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Look What He Dug Up This Time
    8.3/10(9 votes)
    S2:E12

    Ellen convinces the FBI to radically change their approach in the investigation. Meanwhile, Daniel Purcell reenters Patty's life and becomes critical to her case against UNR.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Get Me a Lawyer
    8.2/10(18 votes)
    S1:E1

    Attorney Patty Hewes hires a new associate, Ellen Parsons, to help her as she tries to ruin Arthur Frobisher. Hewes represents a group of employees that are suing Frobisher after he sold his company, leaving the employees devastated. Ellen is unaware that her best friend, Katie Connor, is working for Frobisher.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Because I Know Patty
    8.2/10(12 votes)
    S1:E13

    Ellen talks Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - London, of Course
    8.1/10(9 votes)
    S2:E11

    Claire risks everything to oust CEO Walter Kendrick; Ellen discovers a secret about Patty's personal life.

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - You Were His Little Monkey
    8.0/10(7 votes)
    S3:E12

    Patty and Ellen set out to tear the Tobin family apart. When Tom Shayes' job and marriage unravel, he strikes up a deadly alliance.

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat
    8.0/10(7 votes)
    S3:E13

    Ellen and Tom take matters into their own hands in an attempt to win the Tobin case; Patty Hewes is haunted by the price of her success.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker
    7.8/10(12 votes)
    S1:E2

    Ellen convinces Katie to testify against Arthur Frobisher, which has him considering drastic measures. Patty begins to question if Katie is giving honest and accurate testimony.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.7/10(15 votes)
    S1:E2

    An accident exposes old wounds, complicating the already difficult situation between Danny and his family.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - A Regular Earl Anthony
    7.7/10(11 votes)
    S1:E5

    Tom Shayes considers his options as Patty continues to strain to keep her clients happy. Arthur tells Ray that he needs to put more pressure on Patty to make the case go away.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Do You Regret What We Did?
    7.7/10(11 votes)
    S1:E9

    Patty Hewes and Arthur Frobisher continue to struggle for dominance as the deposition nears.

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Failure Is Lonely
    7.7/10(3 votes)
    S4:E10

    Ellen is furious with Patty for violating their agreement about the High Star case. And tempers come to a head between Erickson and Boorman—with Chris' life hanging in the balance.

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - The Storm's Moving In
    7.7/10(3 votes)
    S5:E7

    A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - I Like Your Chair
    7.7/10(3 votes)
    S5:E9

    McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death
    7.6/10(12 votes)
    S1:E3

    Patty receives a mysterious threat at her office that could destroy her case against Arthur Frobisher. Ellen continues to struggle with the demands of her new job at Hewes and Associates.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Arnaq
    7.6/10(20 votes)
    S1:E5

    Frank focuses on tracking down Luke. The CIA's involvement ramps up as Havlock's plan enters a new phase.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - I Knew Your Pig
    7.5/10(10 votes)
    S2:E3

    Patty begins to suspect Purcell of withholding vital information; Ellen uncovers a decades-old secret from Patty and Purcell's past.

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Glenn Kessler Ratings Summary

"Part 23" is the best rated episode written by Glenn Kessler. It scored 9.7/10 from 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on May 27, 2016. It is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "But You Don't Do That Anymore".