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The Best Episodes of Babylon Berlin

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Beneath the decadence of 1929 Berlin, lies an underworld city of sin. Police investigator Gereon Rath has been transferred from Cologne to the epicenter of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Babylon Berlin Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.9/10(106 votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    Nyssen (Lars Eidinger) welcomes his guests from business and politics. On the Reichstag, the first flames ignite. A bomb detonates at the castle. Whoever makes a speech now is dedicated to death. Too late, Rath (Volker Bruch) recognizes the momentous error of the hour. In the Reichstag, he goes through the trauma of his life a second time. Anyone who escapes the flames will have to leave Germany tomorrow. The dark age begins. The dance is over.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 15
    8.7/10(1158 votes)

    #2 - Episode 15

    S2:E7

    Defying Benda's orders, Rath and Charlotte race to intercept the train. Helga speaks her mind at a memorial. Greta participates in a vengeful plot.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  3. Babylon Berlin Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.7/10(93 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    At Lieberberg Castle, Nyssen (Lars Eidinger) is looking forward to the meeting with Hitler. Gereon (Volker Bruch) is released by Wendt (Benno Fürmann), but must continue to fear for his life. Under his eyes, the removal of those arrested from SA prison begins to be stored. Among them Heymann (Martin Wuttke) and Katelbach (Karl Markovics) who are preparing their escape. Your plan is failing. At home, Gereon is expecting a murder squad of the SA and the desperately angry Charlotte.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Babylon Berlin Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(113 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Return: Dr. Forster (Ulrich Noethen), Gereon (Volker Bruch) and his brother have stormed from the press ball. Gereon accompanies Dr. Forster on his escape to Paris. At the stopover in Cologne, you will experience a turbulent night in the carnival. In the morning, the two fly to Paris on the mediation of Gereon's father as Adenauer's entourage. On the airfield, the German ambassador waits with an arrest warrant and a familiar tune in the cafe of the exiles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Babylon Berlin Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(90 votes)

    #5 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    27. February 1933. For the dinner at Lieberberg Castle, Rath (Volker Bruch), Wegener (Holger Handtke) and the Armenian (Mišel Maticevic) follow a risky plan. At the same time, the young Dutchman van der Lubbe (Tobias Kersloot) leaves for the Reichstag. Equipped with an SA card, he will be able to pass the guard. Böhm (Godehard Giese) fits Charlotte (Liv Lisa Fries) at the Wannsee to warn her: she and Gereon are not allowed to return to their apartment. Widow Behnke (Fritzi Haberlandt) also closes a door behind him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 16
    8.4/10(1113 votes)

    #6 - Episode 16

    S2:E8

    Greatly outnumbered, Rath, Henning and Czerwinski use their wits to fight their foes. Svetlana is tracked down. Dr. Schmidt forces a truth to be seen.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  7. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.4/10(785 votes)

    #7 - Episode 11

    S3:E11

    Benda's widow gives Wendt a piece of evidence. A crisis bonds Helga and Nyssen. Fingerprints are found on the knife, but Charlotte notices an oddity.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  8. Babylon Berlin Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(98 votes)

    #8 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Gereon (Volker Bruch) wakes up severely abused in a Berlin SA prison next to publicist Heymann. Anyone who opposes the movement in the castle will face government councillor Wendt (Benno Fürmann). Resistance is only possible in a well-camouflaged manner. Ms. Behnke (Fritzi Haberlandt) is preparing for this role. Another ex-patient from Dr. Forster's hospital days are dead. Böhm (Godehard Giese) senses a series of murders, but is cold-called by Wendt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 14
    8.3/10(909 votes)

    #9 - Episode 14

    S2:E6

    A radio announcement makes Rath realize what the Black Reichswehr is planning. Charlotte stumbles upon a find that she hopes will save her life.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  10. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.3/10(519 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S4:E10

    Despite Gennat's doubts, Rath organises a meeting with all of the wrestling club bosses; Malu rethinks her plan; Esther looks for work as a musician.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  11. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.2/10(529 votes)

    #11 - Episode 12

    S4:E12

    The SA and SS face each other in the Stennes Putsch; Wendt wants the police to intervene; Toni meets an ally.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  12. Babylon Berlin Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(125 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    Dr. Forster (Ulrich Noethen) guards explosive details about his hospital patient Hitler. Charlotte (Liv Lisa Fries) suspects: The Nazis want to get the psychiatrist out of the way. Just like all their opponents. More and more people are disappearing. In the castle, “national forces” take over. At home, Charlotte Gereons (Volker Bruch) discovers explosive legacy. There is still no trace of him. On the stage of the Mikado bar, Charlotte dances against her fears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Babylon Berlin Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(113 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    Charlotte (Liv Lisa Fries) is searching for Hitler's 1918 medical record. Goebbels stages the funeral of an SA man as a state act against “red murderers.” Goering (Devid Striesow) orders arrests en masse. The SA penetrates the police apparatus. Chief Commissioner Böhm (Godehard Giese) makes a discovery that Charlotte must absolutely learn about. While the political department is subverted by the Nazis, Böhm and Charlotte are secretly investigating further.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Babylon Berlin Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(1485 votes)

    #14 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    While interrogating König, Rath loses control of the situation. Charlotte moonlights to make ends meet. An alter ego commits a betrayal.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  15. Babylon Berlin Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.1/10(1097 votes)

    #15 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Greta goes on a romantic outing with Fritz. Krajewski finally reveals where the film is hidden. A new patient is brought to Dr. Schmidt for treatment.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  16. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 10
    8.1/10(956 votes)

    #16 - Episode 10

    S2:E2

    Jänicke spots a match that leads to two suspects in the Red Fortress massacre. Blackmail and bribes fuel a Soviet-German tug-of-war over the train.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  17. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 12
    8.1/10(909 votes)

    #17 - Episode 12

    S2:E4

    The ballistics report in a police officer's murder casts suspicion on two colleagues. While her employers are out, Greta steals a moment with Fritz.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  18. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 13
    8.1/10(897 votes)

    #18 - Episode 13

    S2:E5

    Greta witnesses a horrifying scene. In police custody, the Black Reichswehr leaders are visited by a collaborator. Charlotte fights for survival.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  19. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(764 votes)

    #19 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    Rath picks up Richard for a lineup. Ullrich finds a hair in a locket Tilly wore. Nyssen presents a proposal to Gen. Seegers. The Phantom strikes again.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  20. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.1/10(772 votes)

    #20 - Episode 9

    S3:E9

    Nyssen finds a way to get his mother's money. Rath learns who Helga's benefactor is. Marie-Luise Seegers approaches Katelbach's landlady with an offer.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  21. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.1/10(816 votes)

    #21 - Episode 12

    S3:E12

    Litten remembers a legal loophole that could save Greta's life. Charlotte visits the inn mentioned in her mother's love letters. Wall Street crashes.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  22. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(583 votes)

    #22 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    As a dead man on a park bench in the Tiergarten grabs the attention of the homicide squad; Toni gets caught; Charlotte makes a terrible decision.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  23. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.1/10(500 votes)

    #23 - Episode 9

    S4:E9

    Malu Seegers and Dr Völcker pursue a deadly plan; Charlotte makes a terrible discovery; Helga tries to escape from her kidnappers.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  24. Babylon Berlin Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(138 votes)

    #24 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    30. January 1933: Hindenburg appoints Hitler as Reich Chancellor. Germany is threatening dictatorship. Members of the resistance arrive at the Berlin Press Ball in the evening. At the dance with Gereon (Volker Bruch) Charlotte (Liv Lisa Fries) discovers a murder suspect among the guests. Dr. Forster (Ulrich Noethen) is suspected of having strangled his office hours. Shortly before the access, Forster disappears - and with him Gereon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 11
    8.0/10(919 votes)

    #25 - Episode 11

    S2:E3

    Trochin transacts his deal with Benda. Moritz snoops in Wolter's cellar. Rath and photographer Gräf gather proof of a secret air force base in Lipetsk.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "Babylon Berlin". It scored 8.9/10 based on 106 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 15".