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The Best Episodes of Counterpart Season 1

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

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Howard Silk is a lowly cog in a bureaucratic UN agency who is turning the last corner of a life filled with regret when he discovers the agency he works for is guarding a secret:

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Counterpart Season 1 Episode 1 - The Crossing
    8.1/10(2097 votes)

    #1 - The Crossing

    S1:E1

    Howard Silk discovers the truth about where he works. The Office of Interchange searches for an assassin.

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  2. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 2 - Birds of a Feather
    7.7/10(1496 votes)

    #2 - Birds of a Feather

    S1:E2

    Howard must work together with his counterpart. Baldwin comes face to face with her past. Emily, from the other side, tries to make sense of her orders.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 3 - The Lost Art of Diplomacy
    8.0/10(1348 votes)

    #3 - The Lost Art of Diplomacy

    S1:E3

    Both sides turn to diplomacy to resolve a conflict. Emily obtains a special visa. Howard interrogates a suspect.

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  4. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 4 - Both Sides Now
    7.9/10(1249 votes)

    #4 - Both Sides Now

    S1:E4

    Both Howards deepen their investigation of the conspiracy. Quayle meets one of Howard's sources. Clare must decide what to do about Baldwin.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 5 - Shaking the Tree
    7.9/10(1176 votes)

    #5 - Shaking the Tree

    S1:E5

    Howard discovers another side of Emily. Howard and Emily search for answers about a mysterious drop site. Aldrich and Quayle seek intel from an old friend.

    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 6 - Act Like You've Been Here Before
    8.2/10(1182 votes)

    #6 - Act Like You've Been Here Before

    S1:E6

    Aldrich questions a not-too recent death in the office. Emily, Howard and Shaw follow a lead. Nadia attends her other's funeral and closes a deal with Clare.

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  8. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 7 - The Sincerest Form of Flattery
    8.6/10(1299 votes)

    #7 - The Sincerest Form of Flattery

    S1:E7

    Clare's past is revealed. Quayle suffers through his own birthday party and drinks too much.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 8 - Love the Lie
    8.3/10(1108 votes)

    #8 - Love the Lie

    S1:E8

    The aftermath of the Indigo school discovery takes an emotional toll. Quayle grapples with his wife's new identity.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Amy Berg

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  10. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 9 - No Man's Land (1)
    8.4/10(1080 votes)

    #9 - No Man's Land (1)

    S1:E9

    Howard attempts to thwart the Guest's plans. Howard and Emily chase Kaspar.

    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Counterpart Season 1 Episode 10 - No Man's Land (2)
    8.4/10(1092 votes)

    #10 - No Man's Land (2)

    S1:E10

    A crisis at the O.I. leaves both Howards stranded.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Crossing" is the best rated episode of "Counterpart" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 2097 votes. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Justin Marks, it aired on 12/10/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Birds of a Feather".