8.6/10368 votesLoading...#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
8.4/10340 votesLoading...#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
8.3/10293 votesLoading...#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
8.2/10259 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10304 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10294 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10263 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10268 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10223 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10321 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10306 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10238 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10378 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10295 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10285 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10241 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10233 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10214 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10206 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10209 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10305 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10290 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10234 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10216 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10194 votesLoading...#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
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 368 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".