The Best Episodes Written By Sherman Payne

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Chapter Seven

   S1:E78/25/2024

   After discovering that their older brother is responsible for hiding a valuable piece of information, Tal and Mariah track down a reluctant Addison for answers.

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   7.6/10(9 votes)

   #2 - We're Being Punked, Pedro

   S1:E311/8/2018

   As punishment for breaking the rules, Hope, Lizzie, Josie and MG are forced to participate in a community service project in the Mystic Falls town square. Meanwhile, Landon and Rafael’s attempt at a carefree life on the road takes a dangerous turn when they become unsuspecting targets. Finally, Alaric realizes that keeping secrets from his students may be causing more harm than good.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - There's a Mummy on Main Street

   S1:E122/28/2019

   When the urn goes missing, Alaric, Hope, Josie, Lizzie, Kaleb, Dorian and Emma hit the road to locate the artifact before the next Malivore creature arrives. Meanwhile, Lizzie takes aim at Hope for all the past spring breaks she’s ruined. Finally, the group bands together when a town-wide quarantine threatens to expose their supernatural identities.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Let's Just Finish the Dance

   S1:E143/14/2019

   As the Salvatore School prepares to host the Miss Mystic Falls pageant, Hope secretly deals with a recent trauma that’s causing her magic to go on the fritz. Meanwhile, the unexpected arrival of Roman, a boy from Hope’s past, causes Landon to be on alert. Elsewhere, MG struggles with the fallout from his recent actions, while Josie’s secret desire to win Miss Mystic Falls takes a backseat to Lizzie’s plan for the pageant.

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   7.3/10(14 votes)

   #5 - Now Leaving Illinois

   S10:E101/12/2020

   An incident in the Tamietti family presents Lip and Tami with a new opportunity. Faye’s betrayal lands Frank in front of a judge. Mickey’s antics drive Ian to online dating. Carl makes an unexpected discovery at his new job.

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   7.3/10(15 votes)

   #6 - Adios Gringos

   S10:E612/15/2019

   Frank and Liam get wined and dined by potential baby buyers. Carl comes up with a strategy to protect Anne’s family business, and Ian gets on Paula’s bad side. Backed into a corner, Debbie fights to protect Franny from Pepa. A figure from Kev’s past makes him reconsider his childhood.

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   5.8/10(17 votes)

   #7 - NIMBY

   S11:E41/10/2021

   The Milkoviches move in next door and wreak havoc, leading Frank, Kev and Liam to scheme to get rid of them. Mickey embarks on a security gig for Kev and V and drags Ian along. Gemma and Franny compete in the Little Miss South Side beauty pageant.

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   5.7/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Chapter One

   S1:E17/14/2024

   After renowned judge Oliver Garland is found dead in his home, his three adult children—Addison, Mariah, and Tal—gather for the funeral. Shocked by her father's abrupt passing, Mariah begins questioning if foul play was involved.

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   5.4/10(15 votes)

   #9 - Cancelled

   S11:E83/14/2021

   Frank and Liam compete in a renaming contest of the Dennis Hastert Middle School. Debbie has a day of zero responsibilities, while Ian and Mickey take on all the responsibility for Terry. Veronica is depressed about her mom moving so Kevin tries to cheer her up, all while planning a special surprise.

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    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Two

    S1:E27/21/2024

    Two years after his shock announcement, Judge Garland contemplates his next career move. Discovering that another close to their family has been murdered, Mariah's suspicions around her father's demise grow further.

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    4.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Blindspots

    S3:E57/10/2019

    As suspicions sharpen and loyalties fray, the Deadfast Club desperately searches for the man behind GhostFace’s mask... only to be disturbed by what they find.

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