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The Best Episodes of Cambridge Spies Season 1

Every episode of Cambridge Spies Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cambridge Spies Season 1!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC Two

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode One" is the best rated episode of "Cambridge Spies" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 83 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/9/2003. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode Two".

  • Episode One
    7.4/1083 votes

    #1 - Episode One

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/9/2003

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode Two
    7.5/1072 votes

    #2 - Episode Two

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/16/2003

    Burgess gets a job at the BBC.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode Three
    7.5/1056 votes

    #3 - Episode Three

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/23/2003

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode Four
    7.5/1054 votes

    #4 - Episode Four

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/30/2003

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A