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The Best Episodes of Cambridge Spies

Every episode of Cambridge Spies ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Cambridge Spies!

Binge this in 4h 0m•Peaking at 7.4/10

In 1934, four brilliant Cambridge students are recruited to spy for Russia. Fueled by youthful idealism, a passion for social justice and a talent for lying, they take huge personal risks to pass Britain's biggest

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cambridge Spies Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    7.4/10(61 votes)

    #1 - Episode Three

    S1:E3

    With the German invasion of the Soviet Union, the spies find themselves working for the Allies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Cambridge Spies Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.3/10(94 votes)

    #2 - Episode One

    S1:E1

    While at Cambridge university two students, Philby and Maclean, are approached by Intelligence officers and requested to spy. It does not take Philby too long to realise that it is not the British Intelligence services who want them, but the Russians. They agree to spy for the Russians and, once the school year ends, Kim is sent on assignment to Vienna, where he marries committed communist Lettie Friedman. Once back in England, Philby's runner,Blunt, tells him that the marriage is not in the interests of the mission, and Philby has to end it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Cambridge Spies Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    7.3/10(80 votes)

    #3 - Episode Two

    S1:E2

    Burgess gets a job at the BBC.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cambridge Spies Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    7.3/10(61 votes)

    #4 - Episode Four

    S1:E4

    The Soviets detonate an atom bomb and take the world by surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode Three" is the best rated episode of "Cambridge Spies". It scored 7.4/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/23/2003. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode One".