With so many episodes in a season, TV has always been a good place for directors to cut their teeth, and a lot of the time, it's where actors get their first taste of working behind the camera.

With a new season of TV just starting, we thought we'd look back at the actors who got some experience directing on television.

1. Bryan Cranston

The man who would be Walter White got his start directing back on "Malcolm in the Middle," where he directed seven episodes. Cranston went onto direct three episodes of "Breaking Bad," but he didn't limit himself to his own show. He also directed an episode of "The Office" and two for "Modern Family."

2. Robin Wright

Wright made her directorial debut in the second season of "House of Cards," which allowed her to pull the strings in front of and behind the camera.

3. Jason Bateman

The "Arrested Development" star has a long history of directing TV, dating all the way back to two 1989 episodes of "Valerie." He also directed an episode of "Family Matters" in 1997, before helming the season two episode "Afternoon Delight."

4. Neil Patrick Harris

Harris got his first opportunity to direct during season five of the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother." He helmed the episode that featured the famous reacher-settler debate.

5. Jon Hamm

TV's handsomest deadbeat husband directed two episodes of "Mad Men." Hey, anything to give him a better shot at an Emmy, right?

6. John Slattery

Slattery made his feature directorial debut this year with "God's Pocket," but he got some practice on "Mad Men," where he directed five episodes.

7. Amy Poehler

All-around awesome person Amy Poehler directed two episodes of "Parks and Recreation," in addition to one for "Broad City," which she executive produces.

8. Fred Savage

The man formerly known as Kevin Arnold has been directing up a storm, with over 50 directing credits to his name. He's directed episodes of "Hannah Montana," "Wizard of Waverly Place," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" among many others.

9. Steve Carell

The former "Daily Show" funny man was the heart and soul of the NBC mockumentary "The Office" for years, so it's no wonder that he got a chance to run things from behind the camera. Carell directed three episodes, including the very funny season five episode "Broke."