TV Episodes Directed by Women (Part 1)
These are the highest rated live action television episodes* directed by a woman. Which episode is your favorite?
*min. 1000 votes, TV shows with at least 50,000 votes
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- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse and Hank come up with an idea to take Walt down. Walt hires Todd's uncle to kill Jesse.episode 5.13 of Breaking Bad (2008), directed by Michelle MacLaren
Jesse and Hank come up with an idea to take Walt down. Walt hires Todd's uncle to kill Jesse. - DirectorHettie MacdonaldStarsDavid TennantFreema AgyemanCarey MulliganSally Sparrow receives a cryptic message from the Doctor about a mysterious new enemy species that is after the TARDIS.episode 3.10 of Doctor Who (2005), directed by Hettie Macdonald
Sally Sparrow receives a cryptic message from the Doctor about a mysterious new enemy species that is after the TARDIS. - DirectorJennifer GetzingerStarsJon HammElisabeth MossVincent KartheiserDon deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinner to pull an all-nighter with him for a client.episode 4.7 of Mad Men (2007), directed by Jennifer Getzinger
Don deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinner to pull an all-nighter with him for a client. - DirectorKatie JacobsStarsHugh LaurieRobert Sean LeonardFranka PotenteHouse fights his doctors, the staff and his fellow patients when he's forced to stay in the psychiatric hospital under threat of permanently losing his medical license.episode 6.1 of House (2004), directed by Katie Jacobs
House fights his doctors, the staff and his fellow patients when he's forced to stay in the psychiatric hospital under threat of permanently losing his medical license. - DirectorKatie JacobsStarsHugh LaurieLisa EdelsteinOmar EppsThe team works to save someone close to a central character's heart. The key is inside House's head, but he is in a bad way himself.episode 4.16 of House (2004), directed by Katie Jacobs
The team works to save someone close to a central character's heart. The key is inside House's head, but he is in a bad way himself. - DirectorMimi LederStarsJennifer AnistonReese WitherspoonBilly CrudupTMS faces a fateful day as a plan to shake up UBA is set in motion.episode 1.10 of The Morning Show (2019), directed by Mimi Leder
TMS faces a fateful day as a plan to shake up UBA is set in motion. - DirectorKaryn KusamaStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.episode 2.11 of Billions (2016), directed by Karyn Kusama
Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck. - DirectorRachel TalalayStarsPeter CapaldiJenna ColemanJami Reid-QuarrellTrapped in a world unlike any other he has seen, the Doctor faces the greatest challenge of his many lives. One final test. And he must face it alone...episode 9.11 of Doctor Who (2005), directed by Rachel Talalay
Trapped in a world unlike any other he has seen, the Doctor faces the greatest challenge of his many lives. One final test. And he must face it alone... - DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt expands his business overseas, and the money is pouring in.episode 5.8 of Breaking Bad (2008), directed by Michelle MacLaren
Walt expands his business overseas, and the money is pouring in. - DirectorZetna FuentesStarsMilo VentimigliaMandy MooreSterling K. BrownMiguel over the years.episode 6.15 of This Is Us (2016), directed by Zetna Fuentes
Miguel's story over the entire course of his life is told. - DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse, Gus, and Mike fly down to Mexico, and Jesse cooks the blue meth for the cartel. Walt misses his son's 16th birthday after his fight with Jesse.episode 4.10 of Breaking Bad (2008), directed by Michelle MacLaren
Jesse, Gus, and Mike fly down to Mexico, and Jesse cooks the blue meth for the cartel. Walt misses his son's 16th birthday after his fight with Jesse. - DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse ends up in the hospital after getting beaten up by Hank. Now he is threatening to press charges against the DEA. To stop him, Walt decides to bring Jesse on as his partner, once again.episode 3.7 of Breaking Bad (2008), directed by Michelle MacLaren
Jesse ends up in the hospital after getting beaten up by Hank. Now he is threatening to press charges against the DEA. To stop him, Walt decides to bring Jesse on as his partner, once again. - DirectorDebbie AllenStarsEllen PompeoJustin ChambersChandra WilsonWhen a trauma patient arrives at Grey Sloan, it forces Jo to confront her past. Meanwhile, Bailey and Ben have to talk to Tuck about dating.episode 15.19 of Grey's Anatomy (2005), directed by Debbie Allen
When a trauma patient arrives at Grey Sloan, it forces Jo to confront her past. Meanwhile, Bailey and Ben have to talk to Tuck about dating. - DirectorElizabeth HenstridgeStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenChloe BennetA time storm ravages the Zephyr, propelling it toward destruction while simultaneously forcing Daisy and Coulson to relive their failed attempts to save the team.episode 7.9 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013), directed by Elizabeth Henstridge
A time storm ravages the Zephyr, propelling it toward destruction while simultaneously forcing Daisy and Coulson to relive their failed attempts to save the team. - DirectorAva DuVernayStarsAsante BlackkCaleel HarrisEthan HerisseKorey is in adult prison and struggles with it. Eventually, the real truth comes out about what really happened. Events that had been ignored finally come to light.episode 1.4 of When They See Us (2019), directed by Ava DuVernay
Korey is in adult prison and struggles with it. Eventually, the real truth comes out about what really happened. Events that had been ignored finally come to light. - DirectorClaire ScanlonStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsJake and Holt spend all night trying to get a confession out of a suspect.episode 5.14 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013), directed by Claire Scanlon
Jake and Holt spend all night trying to get a confession out of a suspect. - DirectorJet WilkinsonStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesFrank makes a damning confession. A shootout leaves Sarah wondering what to believe. Rawlins goes in for the kill, once and for all.episode 1.12 of The Punisher (2017), directed by Jet Wilkinson
Frank makes a damning confession. A shootout leaves Sarah wondering what to believe. Rawlins goes in for the kill, once and for all. - DirectorMimi LederStarsJustin TherouxAmy BrennemanChristopher EcclestonNora wishes to step into Dr. Eden and Dr. Bekker's machine. What are the consequences?episode 3.8 of The Leftovers (2014), directed by Mimi Leder
Nora wishes to step into Dr. Eden and Dr. Bekker's machine. But, what are the consequences? - DirectorMimi LederStarsJustin TherouxAmy BrennemanChristopher EcclestonThe tensions between Kevin and John reach a climax, as the fourth anniversary of the Departure brings an unsettling threat to Miracle.episode 2.10 of The Leftovers (2014), directed by Mimi Leder
The tensions between Kevin and John reach a climax, as the fourth anniversary of the Departure brings an unsettling threat to Miracle. - DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanThe gang locks Leslie and Ron in the old Parks Department office overnight and force them to settle their differences and end their feud.episode 7.4 of Parks and Recreation (2009), directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
The gang locks Leslie and Ron in the old Parks Department office overnight and force them to settle their differences and end their feud. - DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersThe story of The Mother, from her traumatic 21st birthday to a number of close calls with meeting Ted to the night before Barney and Robin's wedding.episode 9.16 of How I Met Your Mother (2005), directed by Pamela Fryman
The story of The Mother, from her traumatic 21st birthday to a number of close calls with meeting Ted to the night before Barney and Robin's wedding. - DirectorS.J. ClarksonStarsMichael C. HallJulie BenzJennifer CarpenterDexter must buy time to protect himself when Debra's investigation brings the department one step away from identifying Arthur as the Trinity Killer; Rita confides in Dexter, but is disappointed in the result.episode 4.11 of Dexter (2006), directed by S.J. Clarkson
Dexter must buy time to protect himself when Debra's investigation brings the department one step away from identifying Arthur as the Trinity Killer; Rita confides in Dexter, but is disappointed in the result. - DirectorClaire ScanlonStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsThe squad takes stock of their eight years together and look towards their future.episode 8.10 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013), directed by Claire Scanlon
The squad takes stock of their eight years together and look towards their future. - DirectorAmanda TappingStarsAmybeth McNultyGeraldine JamesR.H. ThomsonAnne steps into the next chapter of her life.episode 3.10 of Anne with an E (2017), directed by Amanda Tapping
Anne steps into the next chapter of her life. - DirectorCatherine HardwickeStarsMilo VentimigliaMandy MooreSterling K. BrownThe Big Three reconnect at the family cabin.episode 4.14 of This Is Us (2016), directed by Catherine Hardwicke
The Big Three reconnect at the family cabin.