The Best Episodes of Covert Affairs
Every episode of Covert Affairs ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Covert Affairs!
A young CIA operative, Annie Walker, is mysteriously summoned to headquarters for duty as a field operative. While Annie believes she's been promoted for her exceptional linguistic skills, there may be something or someone from her past that her CIA bosses are really after. Auggie Anderson is a CIA military intelligence agent who was blinded while on assignment and is Annie's guide in this world of bureaucracy, excitement and intrigue.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Covert Affairs" is "Glass Spider", rated 8.6/10 from 366 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Glass Spider" aired on 9/4/2012 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Suffragette City".
8.6/10 366 votes#1 - Glass Spider
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2012
After it's discovered that Jai was investigating Simon Fischer when he was killed, bringing Simon in becomes Arthur's top priority. In the hopes of protecting Simon, Annie requests that she be allowed to bring him in herself.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 337 votes#2 - Suffragette City
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2012
As the life of one the Agency’s best hangs in the balance, the team works to discover the truth after it’s revealed that one of their own might not be who they thought.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 289 votes#3 - Levitate Me
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/17/2013
Annie makes a desperate attempt to take down Henry. Elsewhere, Calder and Annie finally face off.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 254 votes#4 - Trompe le Monde
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 11/21/2013
Calder wonders if Joan is the only person he can trust when he returns to the United States with good news. Elsewhere, Annie and Auggie continue their work to bring Henry to justice.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 301 votes#5 - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 10/16/2012
When Annie's mission in Russia goes awry, landing her in prison, Auggie, Joan, and Arthur work with an old friend to bring her home safely.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 291 votes#6 - Lady Stardust
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 11/20/2012
When a fellow spy is taken hostage, Annie travels to Amsterdam to eliminate Khalid once and for all.
Director: Renny Harlin
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 260 votes#7 - Dig for Fire
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2013
After a bombshell revelation rocks the CIA, Annie and Auggie combine forces with Arthur in an attempt to bring Henry’s hidden agenda to light. Joan finds a personal moment to confide in Annie.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 265 votes#8 - There Goes My Gun
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 11/14/2013
Annie, Auggie and Calder go on an unauthorized mission to Hong Kong in the hope of apprehending Henry's courier. Meanwhile, Joan and Arthur reveal a traitor who's been hiding in plain sight.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 221 votes#9 - Sensitive Euro Man
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2014
Annie helps McQuaid with a difficult mission, against Auggie's wishes; Hayley's hunt for the truth becomes more dogged.
Director: Larysa Kondracki
Writer: Tamara Becher
8.0/10 319 votes#10 - Half a World Away
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/19/2011
Auggie is aided by a flight attendant (Rebecca Mader) while on his vacation to the international jazz festival in Istanbul. His trip turns into a mission when he inadvertently records the voice of the man who injured him during the war in Afghanistan.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 302 votes#11 - The Last Thing You Should Do
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2012
When a situation develops while Auggie is visiting Parker in Africa, Annie, Joan and Lena have to find a way to work together to bring him back safely.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 234 votes#12 - Hang Wire
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/10/2013
Annie must stop Teo from committing a terrible act. Elsewhere, Auggie discovers Calder's allegiances and Arthur seeks help in defending the Campbell name.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 374 votes#13 - Hang on to Yourself
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2012
After tragedy shakes up the CIA, Annie and the rest of the DPD find themselves in an unfamiliar situation.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 282 votes#14 - Vamos
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 7/16/2013
Annie forges a professional relationship with Henry Wilcox while also adjusting to her new romance with Auggie. But when Annie and Auggie head to Columbia searching for a new person of interest: the Puma, the spy game gets serious.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 237 votes#15 - Space (I Believe In)
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2013
Annie gets involved in an FBI investigation in order to cover her tracks. Elsewhere, Henry presents Annie with a major opportunity.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 230 votes#16 - No. 13 Baby
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 10/31/2013
Henry reaches out to his only ally within Langley, Calder. Joan reveals something during her deposition that puts a wedge between herself and Arthur. An old flame reveals she still holds a torch for Auggie.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 211 votes#17 - River Euphrates
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 11/7/2013
Annie travels to New York after receiving new intelligence. Elsewhere, Arthur's court date looms nearer, and Joan finds a solid lead.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 204 votes#18 - Grounded
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2014
Annie and Auggie dig into a conspiracy theory about the attack on the CIA; Joan and Calder must make a difficult decision.
Director: Larysa Kondracki
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 206 votes#19 - Spit on a Stranger
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2014
Annie begins an operation without support from the agency; Calder interrogates Auggie; McQuaid Security has a new recruit.
Director: Emile B. Levisetti
Writer: Joseph Sousa
7.8/10 302 votes#20 - Letter Never Sent
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 12/6/2011
Annie and Danielle's vacation in Stockholm turns dangerous when Danielle is mistaken for a spy, putting her life in danger.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 293 votes#21 - Loving the Alien
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2012
When Simon invites Annie on a trip to Cuba, she accepts, knowing this is her best opportunity to learn what Simon has been planning. But going to Cuba means Annie won't have any backup if she gets caught.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 288 votes#22 - Let's Dance
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2012
The CIA attempts to obtain proof that an enemy is hiding in Russia, in the hopes of bringing them to justice.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 230 votes#23 - Dead
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 10/17/2013
Annie begins her first deep cover operation completely on her own. Meanwhile, Auggie, Joan, Arthur and the rest of the CIA manage the fallout from Annie’s "death" at Calder’s hands.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 193 votes#24 - Transport Is Arranged
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 12/4/2014
Annie and McQuaid must sneak into Russian territory in pursuit of Belenko.
Director: Emile B. Levisetti
Writer: Henry Alonso Myers
7.8/10 215 votes#25 - Gold Soundz
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 12/18/2014
With Russian Vega Force assassins on their trail, Annie and McQuaid work together to escape.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Matt Corman, Chris Ord