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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - First Contact (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    A new planet offers hope to Devon Adair's physically impaired son and others like him. Adair ignores government orders, assembles a crew and embarks on a journey to the unblemished planet 22 light years away.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - The Law of Sacrifice
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    S3:E18

    Nick and his mom, Kelly Burkhardt, join forces to protect Adalind's baby. Meanwhile, Prince Viktor activates a deadly stateside asset to find Adalind and her child.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Trust
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S2:E15

    Stone is determined to see that a teenage boy doesn't get away with murder twice when the young man is brought to trial for the shooting death of one of his friends.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Synchronicity
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    S3:E17

    The Resistance's plan to keep Adalind safe gets kicked into high gear when an unexpected ally arrives to ensure she and the baby make it out of Europe safely. In Portland, as Monroe and Rosalee prepare for their upcoming wedding, Nick and Juliette are reminded of their failed proposal.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Silence
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S2:E21

    A politician opposes the prosecution of his son's murderer because it might mean revealing that his late son was gay.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - The Torrents of Greed (2)
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S1:E16

    Stone tries to salvage his prosecution of the Masucci family when Beigel faces bribery charges and seems willing to turn against his brother-in-law.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - The Torrents of Greed (1)
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E15

    An assault on a candy storeowner leads Stone and Robinette to build a case against a powerful mafia don.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Sonata for Solo Organ
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E21

    Stone and Robinette prosecute a surgeon and the wealthy father of a transplant patient for illegally obtaining a kidney.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Stories We Tell Our Young
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    S3:E6

    Nick faces his toughest challenge yet when he and Hank investigate a case that combines religious phenomenon with the dark dealings of the Wesen Council. Meanwhile, Rosalee is torn when Nick's case challenges her Wesen loyalties. Elsewhere, Captain Renard leaves town to tend to some "family matters."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Confession
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S2:E1

    Logan crosses the line in order to obtain a confession from the man suspected of murdering Max Greevey. Stone finds that his prosecution is placed in jeopardy because of Logan's actions.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Indian Wars
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E15

    Tubbs relates to American Indians trying to save their homeland.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Violence of Summer
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    S1:E14

    Greevey and Logan reopen an investigation to help Stone and Robinette build a stronger case against three boys accused of gang-raping a TV reporter.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Misconception
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S2:E6

    The mugging of a pregnant legal secretary leads to a case involving her lover, her boss and charges of murder when she loses the baby.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Severance
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S2:E13

    Stone faces an old rival in court as he tries to link a hit man and three murders to a sleazy lawyer and a powerful man behind bars.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - First Contact (1)
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E1

    A new planet offers hope to Devon Adair's physically impaired son and others like him. Adair ignores government orders, assembles a crew and embarks on a journey to the unblemished planet 22 light years away.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Better Living Through Chemistry
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S3:E8

    Tubbs' former partner frames him when he abducts a chemist for some drug dealers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Out of the Half-Light
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E11

    Greevey and Logan's investigation into a black teenager's claim that she was raped by white policemen is hampered by a publicity hungry, black politician who will not grant the detectives access to the victim.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Baby Blues
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    S3:E9

    Unexpected contraband--babies and a stowaway mother seeking the child taken from her--puts the cops on the trail of an adoption ring.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Lend Me an Ear
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    S3:E18

    The electronics whiz providing Crockett & Tubbs with surveillance devices also outfits their drug-dealing quarry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Innocents (1)
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    S3:E1

    The Marburg virus has apparently run its course. Several months after the death of his wife and a nervous breakdown, Frank rejoins the FBI and investigates a plane crash with a new partner.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Knock, Knock, Who's There?
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E21

    Crockett & Tubbs probe drug busts ruined by phony federal agents who disappear with the evidence.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Human Essence
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E8

    Emma tries to help her drug addicted sister and learns that local addicts are exhibiting strange mutations linked to tainted heroin.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Viking Bikers from Hell
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E22

    A motorcycle gang seeks to avenge a drug-dealing comrade's death by killing off his former customers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Church of Morgan
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E8

    Day 38. The marriage of Bess and Morgan is threatened. Julia sees Uly's arm sink into the earth and senses an unknown power in him. Frightened he calls his mother, but in her presence the earth remains solid.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Hell Hath No Fury...
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    S4:E17

    The highly publicized release of a convicted rapist makes Trudy fear that the man's victim may have revenge on her mind.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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Michael Duggan Ratings Summary

"First Contact (2)" is the best rated episode written by Michael Duggan. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/6/1994 and is rated 1.9 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Law of Sacrifice".