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The Best Episodes of CIA

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

Binge this in 2h 10m•Peaking at 8.1/10

When by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman is loaned out to a clandestine CIA/FBI task force, he finds himself teamed up with secretive and roguish CIA case officer Colin Glass. Together they work covert operations

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    CIA Season 1 Episode 2 - Fatal Defect
    8.1/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Fatal Defect

    S1:E2

    When a known smuggler is flagged at the New York border with unidentified cargo, Colin and Bill head upstate to track. To find this smuggler, they must enlist the help of a foreign intelligence officer looking to defect.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Alex Berger

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  2. CIA Season 1 Episode 1 - Directed Energy
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Directed Energy

    S1:E1

    When a top-secret weapon is stolen from a U.S. defense contractor, CIA agent Colin Glass is paired with FBI agent Bill Goodman to investigate. Their partnership gets off to a rocky start, but they soon realize their opposing viewpoints may be their greatest asset.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Mike Weiss

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  3. CIA Season 1 Episode 3 - Bridge of Lies
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Bridge of Lies

    S1:E3

    When a deeply embedded U.S. intelligence officer is detained in Hong Kong, Nikki insists on traveling there to bring him home but her cover is blown.

    Director:Peter Stebbings
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  4. CIA Season 1 Episode 4 - Forced Labor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Forced Labor

    S1:E4

    When a wanted Belarusian national is discovered posing as an expecting father, Colin and Bill work to expose an international illegal baby smuggling ring. Meanwhile, Bill worries about his father's health back home.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Siobhan Byrne O'Connor

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fatal Defect" is the best rated episode of "CIA". It scored 8.1/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Jon Cassar and written by Alex Berger, it aired on 3/2/2026. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Directed Energy".