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The Best Episodes of Countdown

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

The Best Episodes of Countdown

When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force,...

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  1. Background image for This Is His Signature
    8.9/10(4 votes)

    #1 - This Is His Signature

    S1:E12

    As another death ratchets up the pressure, the team makes a startling new discovery about their suspect.

    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Derek Haas
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  2. Background image for 10-33
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 10-33

    S1:E9

    With their leader fighting for his life and Meachum's medical condition worsening by the minute, the team finally comes face to face with the true nature of their enemy's plans as time is running out to stop him.

    Writer:Derek Haas
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  3. Background image for Nothing Else Helps
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Nothing Else Helps

    S1:E7

    While the team splits up to pursue a trio of new leads, consul general Astapov's security detail attempts to persuade Volchek to abandon his plans... by force.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Derek Haas
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  4. Background image for The Muzzle Pile
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #4 - The Muzzle Pile

    S1:E10

    The task force violently confronts Volchek to save a city of millions. As the smoke clears and Meachum works to resolve his medical issues, a new threat emerges from Secret Service agent Ryan Fitzgerald.

    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Derek Haas
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  5. Background image for Run
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Run

    S1:E11

    Shepherd works to decipher the manifesto recovered at Cabin 6 while the rest of the team pursues a suspect on the run.

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  6. Background image for Blurred Edges
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Blurred Edges

    S1:E5

    The team pays a visit to the Belarusian consulate in search of files that could finally reveal who Volchek is… and how far he's willing to go.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writer:Derek Haas
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  8. Background image for The Nail in the Chair
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - The Nail in the Chair

    S1:E8

    The team races to try and catch Volchek as he begins to deploy his weapons of mass destruction around Los Angeles.

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  9. Background image for A Needle or a Bullet
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #8 - A Needle or a Bullet

    S1:E6

    The team follows a new lead out to the California desert, where their suspect isn't going down without a fight. Meanwhile, Volchek initiates the next phase of his plan.

    Writer:Derek Haas
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  10. Background image for Bite 'Em Down
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Bite 'Em Down

    S1:E4

    Still reeling from their loss, the team tracks down Timur Novikov's uncle, Mikhail… and hatches a plan to lure Volchek out into the open.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Derek Haas
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  11. Background image for Happy Birthday Final
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Happy Birthday Final

    S1:E3

    The team stages a high stakes prison break in an attempt to gain knowledge on the identity and whereabouts of the mysterious Volchek.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:Derek Haas
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  12. Background image for Teeth in the Bone
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Teeth in the Bone

    S1:E1

    Meachum and Oliveras butt heads as the hunt for a DHS officer's killer leads Blythe's newly assembled task force all over LA… and ends with a startling revelation.

    Writer:Derek Haas
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  13. Background image for Dead Lots of Times
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Dead Lots of Times

    S1:E2

    Blythe's team heads to Mexico to pull off a daring mission for a deadly cartel in exchange for information on the shipment at the port.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writer:Derek Haas
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Best Episodes Summary

"This Is His Signature" is the best rated episode of "Countdown". It scored 8.9/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Lisa Robinson and written by Derek Haas, it aired on 8/27/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "10-33".