Best episodes of 2012
My follow-up to my 2011 list. It's an evergrowing list so don't expect too many titles at once.
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- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt expands his business overseas, and the money is pouring in."To W.W. My star, my perfect silence."
- DirectorJesse WarnStarsLiam McIntyreManu BennettPeter MensahSpartacus and a few surviving people are trapped on top of the Vesuvius volcano. Glaber and Ashur guard the entrance.“You are but a vessel carrying a gift from the gods to the House of Batiatus. Now, then… let us see it unwrapped.”
- DirectorPhil AbrahamStarsJon HammElisabeth MossVincent KartheiserPeter asks Joan to make an unspeakable sacrifice to help secure the Jaguar account, Peggy prepares to make a drastic move in response to Don's treatment, and Megan's acting career begins to create tension with her and Don."Jaguar. At last something beautiful you can truly own."
- DirectorNick HurranStarsMatt SmithKaren GillanArthur DarvillAfter Rory has an encounter with a weeping angel, the doctor and Amy travel to 1930's New York to save him, but they soon discover that the weeping angels have taken over Manhattan, and soon, maybe, the world.
- DirectorDean ParisotStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJoelle CarterWhile Quarles winds up on the run from the marshals after killing a state trooper, Limehouse uses an inside source to get Boyd in trouble with the law.
- DirectorAdam ReedStarsH. Jon BenjaminDave FennoyJudy GreerISIS transports a Canadian terrorist by train to Mounties in Canada. Will Nova Scotian terrorists free him? Will the drunk Sterling fulfill his dream of fighting on the roof of a moving train?"I'm looking for a terrorist and an ocelot!"
- DirectorRandall EinhornStarsElijah WoodJason GannDwight YoakamWilfred's nemesis returns with an offer that rocks Ryan's world."That's the problem with this particular game. Even when you win, you lose."
- DirectorGeorge MastrasStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter White's domestic life continues to deteriorate; at the same time, his growing business venture aims to steal a train car chock full of methylamine."I'm not your wife, I'm your hostage."
- DirectorThomas SchnauzStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulMike and Jesse are out. Now Walt has to handle things on his own. Hank finally finds a rat in Mike's gang."Shut the fu** up. Let me die in peace."
- DirectorMichael SlovisStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulNow that Gus is dead, Walt, Jesse, and Mike work to cover their tracks. Skyler panics when Ted Beneke wakes up."We're done when I say we're done."
- DirectorToby HaynesStarsBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanUna StubbsJim Moriarty hatches a mad scheme to turn the whole city against Sherlock."No such thing as secrecy. I OWN secrecy. Nuclear codes? I could blow up NATO in alphabetical order. In a world of locked rooms, the man with the key is king. And honey, you should see me in a crown."
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAfter promising Rothstein Mellon's distillery, Masseria is persuaded to withdraw his support for Gyp, and Margaret finds an abortionist in Brooklyn."Have you lost control of the city?"
- DirectorNeil MarshallStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyCharles DanceStannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future."Gods don't have mercy, that's why they're Gods."
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDesmond HarringtonSeason 7 premiere. After witnessing her brother kill, Debra attempts to reconcile with Dexter while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder.""Give up Deb. Give up and just leave this alone."
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyNikolaj Coster-WaldauJoffrey puts Sansa aside for Margaery Tyrell. Robb marries Talisa Maegyr. Jon prepares to meet Mance Rayder. Arya says farewell to Jaqen H'ghar. Daenerys tries to rescue her dragons."You hear that? That’s the mating call of the northmen. They want to fu** us! Well I haven’t had a good fu** in weeks, I’m ready for one."
- DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanAs the fallout continues to reverberate from the pending lawsuit against Pearson Hardman, Harvey turns to a former colleague, with whom he has a thorny past, for help in proving the firm's case.
- DirectorErnest R. DickersonStarsAndrew LincolnJon BernthalSarah Wayne CalliesAs the farm is overrun by walkers, the group fights to escape."Christ promised a resurrection of the dead. I just thought he had something a little different in mind."
- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulIt's Walt's 51st birthday. His return to the drug business causes Skyler to go into depression."I will not have my children living in a house where dealing drugs and hurting people and killing people is shrugged off as sh** happens!"
- DirectorGuy FerlandStarsAndrew LincolnJon BernthalSarah Wayne CalliesShane's antagonistic behaviour reaches new heights, while Carl suffers the consequences of his actions."At least have the balls to call this what it is: murder."
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonSeason 3 premiere. Nucky makes a New Year's resolution; Margaret eyes a hospital expansion; Gillian builds a new business; Van Alden calls a gangster's bluff."Every day in every way I am getting better and better."
- DirectorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Parker PoseyMaria BamfordAfter Louie's kids put pressure him to find a girlfriend, he finds a potential prospect at the local bookstore.
- DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoAs Howard prepares for his mission into space, flashbacks show the recent events leading up to his and Bernadette's wedding."The need to find another human being has to share one's life has always puzzled me. Maybe because I am so interesting all by myself. With that being said, may you find as much happiness with each other as I find on my own. The Klingon would have made you cry. "
- DirectorRichard J. LewisStarsJim CaviezelTaraji P. HensonKevin ChapmanReese is trapped next to a person of interest in a part of the city extremely controlled and needs the help of Finch, Fusco and Carter."You created God. And now you're gonna help me shut it down."
- DirectorGuy FerlandStarsAndrew LincolnSarah Wayne CalliesLaurie HoldenLori goes into labour when the prison comes under attack. Michonne tries to convince Andrea to leave Woodbury."This is God's plan. He'll take care of me. Always has. He's gonna help me lead you out of these tunnels."
- DirectorChris ManleyStarsJon HammElisabeth MossVincent KartheiserLane's entire world comes crashing down after getting busted for forging Don's signature on a check, and Sally experiences an awkward rite of passage while spending the weekend with the Drapers.
- DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky plans to whack Joe Masseria and Gyp Rosetti, Richard stands up to Julia's abusive father, and Owen and Margaret plan to run off together."Would you pay a dime to see this?"
- DirectorMichael DinnerStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJoelle CarterStill recovering from his gunshot, Raylan takes himself off of desk duty when one of Wynn Duffy's associates is involved in a murder. Meanwhile, Ava takes over Boyd's business while he is back in jail."Sorry about your tablecloth."
- DirectorDavid PetrarcaStarsPeter DinklageMichelle FairleyEmilia ClarkeLord Baelish arrives at Renly's camp just before he faces off against Stannis. Daenerys and her company are welcomed into the city of Qarth. Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie find themselves imprisoned at Harrenhal."There's no cure for being a cu**."
- DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe study group must help Pierce win a video game so that he can claim his inheritance from his father, but somebody may be out to ensure that he loses."He's shooting lightning and I'm naked!"
- DirectorErnest R. DickersonStarsAndrew LincolnJon BernthalSarah Wayne CalliesRick and Shane argue over what to do with Randall. Back at the farm, Lori, Andrea and Maggie deal with a suicidal Beth.
- 2005– 22mTV-MA9.0 (3.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorRichie KeenStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyWhen Frank accidentally hits Dennis's car while Dennis is eating cereal, Frank and Dennis go to the Paddy's Pub court to face off on who will pay for the damages."Anyone who can't see that is a SAVAGE and an IDIOT!"
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsBill HaderMona MarshallTrey ParkerAfter Ike accidentally sees mom and dad having sex, with Gerald dressed as a UPS man, the kids create a stir leading men in South Park thinking the UPS man is secretly having sex with their wives."A man's wife is his life."
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiWEST COAST VERSION: Live Broadcast -- Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) takes drastic measures to prove why TGS should stay a live show.
- DirectorFélix Enríquez AlcaláStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsRick HoffmanWith a critical company vote looming, Rewind takes a look back at how things were five years earlier."A man's wife is dying and the first words that come out of your mouth are 'You owe me'. Who's the bad guy now?"
- DirectorChris KochStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenClaire's family tries to help her prepare for her political debate, Lily begins saying the "F word" right before her appearance as a flower girl at a wedding, and Jay begins to wonder if his dog Stella is suicidal."Some sick bastard auto-tuned me."
- DirectorMichael EnglerStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiLiz and Criss's relationship is put to the test during a trip to IKEA, Jack discovers that he and his mother-in-law are attracted to each other, Kenneth trains his assistant, and Jenna gets the "yips" before an important performance."Valentine's Day is the perfect time to meet vulnerable women. It's scumbag Christmas!"