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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...
Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:USA Network

Best Episodes Summary

"Glass Spider" is the best rated episode of "Covert Affairs". It scored 8.6/10 based on 370 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/4/2012. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Suffragette City".

  • Glass Spider
    8.6/10370 votes
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    #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

  • Suffragette City
    8.3/10343 votes
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    #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

  • Levitate Me
    8.3/10294 votes
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    #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

  • Trompe le Monde
    8.2/10260 votes
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    #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

  • Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
    8.1/10306 votes
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    #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

  • Lady Stardust
    8.1/10296 votes
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    #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

  • Dig for Fire
    8.1/10266 votes
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    #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

  • There Goes My Gun
    8.1/10269 votes
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    #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

  • Sensitive Euro Man
    8.1/10225 votes
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    #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

  • Half a World Away
    8.0/10324 votes
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    #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

  • The Last Thing You Should Do
    8.0/10307 votes
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    #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

  • Hang Wire
    8.0/10239 votes
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    #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

  • Hang on to Yourself
    7.9/10379 votes
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    #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

  • Loving the Alien
    7.9/10296 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Vamos
    7.9/10287 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Space (I Believe In)
    7.9/10242 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • No. 13 Baby
    7.9/10234 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • River Euphrates
    7.9/10216 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • Grounded
    7.9/10209 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • Spit on a Stranger
    7.9/10211 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • Letter Never Sent
    7.8/10307 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Let's Dance
    7.8/10292 votes
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    #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

  • Dead
    7.8/10235 votes
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    #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

  • Embassy Row
    7.8/10219 votes
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    #24 - Embassy Row

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/2014

    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.

    Director: Jamie Barber

    Writer: Henry Alonso Myers

  • Transport Is Arranged
    7.8/10197 votes
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    #25 - 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