Lily Cowles - Roswell, New Mexico
S1E6, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - "I always love episode 6 of season one. I mean who doesn't love a flashback? Alex Manes in eyeliner and Bad Izzy's bangs, just to die for. Ah, high school. So nostalgic, so cringeworthy."
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Jeanine Mason - Roswell, New Mexico
S1E4, "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" - "It's all the things I love about our show. The stakes of our sci-fi/supernatural elements are so closely intertwined to obstacles that are simply human. That final scene in the diner where Liz and Max are negotiating how to meet each other in the middle of all that complication is my favorite scene of Season 1. Directed by Lance Anderson, written by Sabir Pirzada & Christopher Hollier."
Michael Vlamis - Roswell, New Mexico
S1E6, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - "This is a special episode because it's a flashback to 10 years earlier, which gives viewers a look into why our characters ended up the way they are. It's got love, action, and me making out with someone while a Bright Eyes song plays. What's not to love?"
S1E12, "Creep" - "In my opinion, I did my best work in this episode. Michael Guerin has been looking for his family his entire life. SPOILER... In this episode, he finds his mom. Just watch it."
S2E5, "I'll Stand By You" - "Now, I haven't even seen this episode yet, but it's my character's episode. Through flashbacks, we are able to see even deeper into my character. There's also a MALEX scene the fans will enjoy." (This episode just aired 4/13.)
AJ Michalka - Schooled
S1E2, "Lainey's All That" - "This episode was the first one to introduce Brett Dier's role, CB! It holds a special place in my heart. It's also our "makeover" episode which I very much enjoy."
S1E8, "Lainey & Erica's High School Reunion" - "In this particular episode, not only do we reference my favorite 90's film but I got my gals back from the 80's! Shoutout to Allie Grant, Alex Jennings and Hayley Orrantia!"
S2E13 "Titanic Love" - In this episode, Lainey finally realizes CB has a crush on her. It's a pinnacle moment in the arc of the season and will unfold a very promising storyline.
Lolly Adefope - Shrill
S2E2, "Kevin" and S2E4, "Freak" - "Obviously you should watch ALL the episodes, but my favourites are episode 2 for Peter Smith's incredible rendition of God Only Knows, and episode 4 for my rendition of Shallow. The choice is yours!"
Barrett Doss - Station 19
S1E10, "Not Your Hero" - "Classic Station 19. This episode has all the things I love about our show: a ton of action, humor, and an AMAZING cliffhanger ending. I remember watching it when it aired with Danielle and Alberto, not long after we found out we were getting a season 2, and crying as it ended. It was an incredible way to end our first season, and you will NEED to start Season 2 as soon as it's over."
S2E15, "Always Ready" - "For me- the most emotionally intense episode of the show so far. It also includes my favorite moment I've shared onscreen with my cast: lying wordlessly on top of the engine together. It took a long time to shoot, but I've never felt closer to them. 10/10 will cry."
S3E10, "Something Happens When We Talk" - "During this insanely unpredictable time, we all need to feel whatever we are feeling and hear someone say it's okay to feel it. It's okay to laugh and cry and zone out and get angry. It's painful and confusing, but it's a great time to explore therapy! Additionally, we must remember that our medical professionals and first responders are human beings with inner, emotional lives, as well as the lives they risk for us. We need to support them in whatever way we can."
Jason George - Station 19
S1E5, "Shock to the system" - "This early episode showed how different the various situations can be that first responders deal with—from pregnant women dropping into the station for help to cars surrounded by deadly electric livewires. Then the episode pulls the whole thing together to give you all those damn feels. All new shows—even spin-offs of successful shows—usually take a while to find their own authentic voice. That early episode was one of the moments when I first thought, "There it is. This is our show."
S2E15, "Always Ready" - "In this episode, Station 19 earned a time tested Shondaland stripe by losing a major character. The death of fan favorite Chief Ripley is a tear jerker and the performances by Barrett Doss and Brett Tucker are off the chain. This one will stick in your memory for a while."
S3E2, "Indoor Fireworks" - Helped both Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 fans understand what drives Ben Warren and why he's switched jobs so many times. And it's the beginning of the whole Physician Response Team story arc that is now letting us bring over a bunch of my friends from Grey's Anatomy like Jesse Williams, Kevin McKidd, Kelly McCreary and Kim Raver."
S3E10, "Something About What Happens When We Talk" - "This is a recent episode and I love that it shakes up the usual format of the show. I also love that my friend, Tracie Thoms, guest stars as a very unorthodox therapist that pulls deep-seeded emotions out of the crew. Some great performances by the whole cast."
Danielle Savre - Station 19
S3E5, "Into The Woods" - "At the request of the newly appointed Captain Maya Bishop (that's me) Station 19 goes on a camping trip as a bonding exercise. Or just another way for her to torture them. In this episode I got the opportunity to play the 15 year old version of my character. Dying my hair brown, adding zits, wearing a compression bra to minimize any curves, bringing back some 90's flair and adding in some braces for extra measure. Those were just the physical elements executed by the shows brilliant hair, makeup and wardrobe departments. Then came the exciting and scary part of having to mentally and emotionally transform into a 15 year old. From mannerisms to a different tone of voice. It was an absolute gift getting the opportunity to take on this challenge and I am so proud of it.The episode was no easy feat and only made possible by the show's amazing crew who faced tough conditions with a lot of moving parts. The episode is full of excitement, teenage awkwardness, humor and so much heart. Oh, and a CGI bear. You've been warned."
S3E7, "Satellite of Love" - "A tension filled, action packed episode that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Firefighters are teamed up that have unresolved issues, it's Maya's first time on a major call as captain, there is a gas station fire and an unexplained explosion. While back at the station absurdity ensues. You will have to remind yourself to breath while watching this one."
S3E10, "Something About What Happens When We Talk" - "This is a simple yet beautifully insightful episode that provides unfiltered access into the firefighters of Station 19. Following the death of a fellow firefighter the team is required to be mentally assessed. Some stories will have you laughing, others crying and a few with more questions than before. Trust me, its a therapy session that you will enjoy being a part of."
Ben Feldman - Superstore
S1E9, "All Nighter" - "This is a fan fav but its also unanimously was one of the cast's favorites to do and to shoot. We're stuck in the store all night and get super drunk (still not convinced America wasn't *actually* drunk shooting it)."
S2E22, "Tornado" - "We don't mess around with season finales. This one involves a natural disaster (ill leave it to you sleuths to guess what kind) but also two characters finally kiss which I guess makes this an important episode."
S3E5, "Sal's Dead" - "Our Halloween episodes are consistently bananas but this one cold opens on a dead guy stuck in a wall so I'm choosing it over the others."
S2E14, "Valentine's Day" - "One of my all time favorite storylines was in season 2 about a lonely character who created a fake romance with another character who was actually dating a different character and this is most ridiculous episode from that storyline. Also I go undercover to catch a thief.
S2E13, "Ladies Lunch" - "Another cast favorite. The women on this show are insanely funny and smart and different and weird and ridiculous. This episode highlights that, while mostly cutting the fat (the boys). Also a chance to see the late, GREAT Linda Porter do what she did best on our show (be offensively off-putting) and we introduce one of my favorite guest characters, Jerry."
Ben Feldman - Superstore (Continued)
S4E6, "Maternity Leave" - "Amy has to come back to work like 2 seconds after having a baby because she doesn't have maternity leave and its a disaster. Curious why America is a huge star? She has a breakdown in this episode that is a masterclass in stupid hilarity and genuine emotional diarrhea."
S5E15, "Cereal Bar" - "It's about suspicions of corporate ulterior motives but it's also got this super funny/creepy romance between one of the more eccentric characters and a criminal."
S2E4, "Guns, Pills & Birds" - "One of my favorite "me" episodes, but its also about gun rights and contraceptives, perfect guest cast and an all around great/emblematic Superstore episode."
S2E21, "Cheyanne's Wedding" - "Another perfect Superstore episode with high stake work issues, adorable romcomy vibes, dancing, real heartache, rap, formal attire and the most ridiculous and legendary returning character on the show, Bo."
S3E13, "Video Game Release" & S3E20, "Gender Reveal" - "I told America Ferrera and Lauren Ash that I'd include these episodes as they (respectively) directed and wrote them And I'm scared of both of them. But also they belong on quintessential Superstore best of lists anyway. VGR is my favorite of the eps AF directed and its filled with weirdo cosplaying gamers and America and I go on an adventure in a tunnel! It's a really smart and well done episode. Gender Reveal is all babies all day and its insanely funny but it also ends with a crazy emotional moment and a major announcement."

