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The Best Episodes Written By Kristen Layden

Every TV Episode Written by Kristen Layden Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Pendulum Swings
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    S1:E6

    TMS covers the California wildfires, while Alex and Bradley struggle to keep their relationship from going up in flames.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - It's Like the Flu
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    S2:E2

    Stars struggle to accept new roles. The TMS crew comes together for an important dinner.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Rules in Defiance
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    S1:E14

    An anonymous tip leads the team to investigate an urgent death row case, ultimately sending Zapata undercover. After nearly getting caught during the mole hunt, Jane considers leaving the FBI.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - There and Back Again
    6.5/10(70 votes)

    S3:E4

    Boyd is forced to make a tough decision when newcomers arrive in town at nightfall; Victor unearths memories from the past in the hopes of finding answers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Defection
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    S3:E21

    Jane is forced to recruit someone from her past to help take down a dangerous alliance.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Solos
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    S2:E17

    Jane and her new flame Oliver find themselves in a dangerous situation that exposes the secrets they've both been keeping. Uncertain if they can trust each other, the couple must stay alive while Weller and the team race to save them.

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    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Artful Dodge
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    S3:E16

    A CIA source threatens to tear the team apart. Rich's place in the FBI is called into question. Roman and Crawford spend a day together under strange circumstances.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - We Fight Deaths on Thick Lone Waters
    6.3/10(20 votes)

    S2:E8

    When Weller and Jane go missing during an undercover operation, the rest of the team must interrogate two criminals who hold the key to finding them. AUSA Weitz returns with a vendetta against the team.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Merrily We Go
    6.1/10(65 votes)

    S4:E3

    Boyd tries to save Acosta from herself as Julie digs deeper into her newfound abilities; Tabitha embarks on a desperate gamble and Victor joins Ethan in a quest for answers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Scar Tissue
    5.9/10(71 votes)

    S3:E6

    Fatima and Ellis make a big decision about her pregnancy; Boyd fears for the future of his family; Tensions rise in the Matthews house; Randall opens up to Marielle about his fears.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Of Myths and Monsters
    5.9/10(62 votes)

    S4:E4

    An ominous discovery puts Boyd and his trusted circle on high alert; Julie searches for a way to harness her newfound abilities and Sara is once again tortured by the voices in her head.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Fix My Present Havoc
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    S3:E7

    Facing a threat within the FBI, the team is forced to run a covert operation out of Jane and Weller's apartment. A tattoo leads to a doctor with a deadly secret.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kristen Layden

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Kristen Layden Ratings Summary

"The Pendulum Swings" is the best rated episode written by Kristen Layden. It scored 7.75/10 based on 40 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/22/2019 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "It's Like the Flu".