The Best Episodes Directed By Sam Hobkinson

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(7 votes)

   #1 - This Is Not New York

   S1:E12/10/2025

   Somalia, 1993. An effort to end famine and civil war turns violent when a US mission to take out a rebel leader ends in the death of multiple civilians.

   Director:Sam Hobkinson

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   8.0/10(10 votes)

   #2 - Mob Rule

   S1:E17/22/2020

   As New York runs amok, the mob operates with impunity — until a little-known law and some innovative surveillance tactics give federal agents a leg up.

   Director:Sam Hobkinson

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - A Wall of Lead

   S1:E22/10/2025

   A routine raid to capture two of Aidid's lieutenants turns into a chaotic rescue operation when the Army Rangers are met with fierce Somali counterfire.

   Director:Sam Hobkinson

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   7.7/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Judgment Day

   S1:E37/22/2020

   In order to prove a conspiracy among the mafia bosses, the FBI tries to tie "The Commission" to a high-profile gangland murder.

   Director:Sam Hobkinson

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   7.5/10(8 votes)

   #5 - The Godfather Tapes

   S1:E27/22/2020

   As the FBI takes daring steps to wiretap the heads of the five families, the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York joins the fight.

   Director:Sam Hobkinson

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   7.2/10(5 votes)

   #6 - No Way Out

   S1:E32/10/2025

   As news of the botched Black Hawk operation rattles America, video of a captive pilot shocks the globe. Will he be rescued?

   Director:Sam Hobkinson

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