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The Best Episodes of Covert Affairs

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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...

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  1. 8.6/10(374 votes)

    #1 - Glass Spider

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    S3:E8

    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  2. 8.4/10(347 votes)

    #2 - Suffragette City

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    S3:E9

    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  3. 8.3/10(297 votes)

    #3 - Levitate Me

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    S4:E10

    Annie makes a desperate attempt to take down Henry. Elsewhere, Calder and Annie finally face off.

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  4. 8.2/10(263 votes)

    #4 - Trompe le Monde

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    S4:E16

    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.

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  5. 8.1/10(308 votes)

    #5 - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

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    S3:E11

    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.

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  6. 8.1/10(299 votes)

    #6 - Lady Stardust

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    S3:E16

    When a fellow spy is taken hostage, Annie travels to Amsterdam to eliminate Khalid once and for all.

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    Director:Renny Harlin
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 8.1/10(268 votes)

    #7 - Dig for Fire

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    S4:E2

    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.

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  9. 8.1/10(271 votes)

    #8 - There Goes My Gun

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    S4:E15

    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.

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  10. 8.1/10(227 votes)

    #9 - Sensitive Euro Man

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    S5:E10

    Annie helps McQuaid with a difficult mission, against Auggie's wishes; Hayley's hunt for the truth becomes more dogged.

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  11. 8.0/10(311 votes)

    #10 - The Last Thing You Should Do

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    S3:E3

    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.

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  12. 8.0/10(242 votes)

    #11 - Hang Wire

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    S4:E9

    Annie must stop Teo from committing a terrible act. Elsewhere, Auggie discovers Calder's allegiances and Arthur seeks help in defending the Campbell name.

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  13. 7.9/10(381 votes)

    #12 - Hang on to Yourself

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    S3:E1

    After tragedy shakes up the CIA, Annie and the rest of the DPD find themselves in an unfamiliar situation.

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    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:N/A
  14. 7.9/10(298 votes)

    #13 - Loving the Alien

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    S3:E7

    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.

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  15. 7.9/10(289 votes)

    #14 - Vamos

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    S4:E1

    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.

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  16. 7.9/10(244 votes)

    #15 - Space (I Believe In)

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    S4:E6

    Annie gets involved in an FBI investigation in order to cover her tracks. Elsewhere, Henry presents Annie with a major opportunity.

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  17. 7.9/10(236 votes)

    #16 - No. 13 Baby

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    S4:E13

    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.

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  18. 7.9/10(218 votes)

    #17 - River Euphrates

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    S4:E14

    Annie travels to New York after receiving new intelligence. Elsewhere, Arthur's court date looms nearer, and Joan finds a solid lead.

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  19. 7.9/10(211 votes)

    #18 - Grounded

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    S5:E8

    Annie and Auggie dig into a conspiracy theory about the attack on the CIA; Joan and Calder must make a difficult decision.

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  20. 7.9/10(213 votes)

    #19 - Spit on a Stranger

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    S5:E9

    Annie begins an operation without support from the agency; Calder interrogates Auggie; McQuaid Security has a new recruit.

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  21. 7.8/10(294 votes)

    #20 - Let's Dance

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    S3:E10

    The CIA attempts to obtain proof that an enemy is hiding in Russia, in the hopes of bringing them to justice.

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  22. 7.8/10(239 votes)

    #21 - Dead

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    S4:E11

    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.

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  23. 7.8/10(221 votes)

    #22 - Embassy Row

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    S5:E6

    While on an undercover mission, Annie must keep her guard up after she accepts an invitation to the Russian Embassy in Paris. Auggie attempts to juggle more than one relationship, while Joan unravels the details of Arthur’s most recent business trip.

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  24. 7.8/10(199 votes)

    #23 - Transport Is Arranged

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    S5:E14

    Annie and McQuaid must sneak into Russian territory in pursuit of Belenko.

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  25. 7.8/10(222 votes)

    #24 - Gold Soundz

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    S5:E16

    With Russian Vega Force assassins on their trail, Annie and McQuaid work together to escape.

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  26. 7.7/10(432 votes)

    #25 - No Quarter

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    S1:E4

    After a "simple brush pass" goes sour, Annie is stranded and on the run in Zurich with Eyal, a Mossad agent who can't be trusted. Meanwhile, as Auggie works to bring Annie home safely, Arthur and Joan are busy trying to track a leak coming from within the CIA ... and Auggie is near the top of the list

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Best Episodes Summary

"Glass Spider" is the best rated episode of "Covert Affairs". It scored 8.6/10 based on 374 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/4/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Suffragette City".