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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!

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. Background image for Glass Spider
    8.6/10(397 votes)

    #1 - Glass Spider

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Suffragette City
    8.4/10(370 votes)

    #2 - Suffragette City

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Levitate Me
    8.3/10(312 votes)

    #3 - Levitate Me

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Trompe le Monde
    8.2/10(280 votes)

    #4 - Trompe le Monde

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
    8.1/10(327 votes)

    #5 - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Lady Stardust
    8.1/10(315 votes)

    #6 - Lady Stardust

    S3:E16

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

    Director:Renny Harlin
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Dig for Fire
    8.1/10(285 votes)

    #7 - Dig for Fire

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for There Goes My Gun
    8.1/10(287 votes)

    #8 - There Goes My Gun

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Sensitive Euro Man
    8.1/10(241 votes)

    #9 - Sensitive Euro Man

    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. Background image for The Last Thing You Should Do
    8.0/10(330 votes)

    #10 - The Last Thing You Should Do

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Hang Wire
    8.0/10(255 votes)

    #11 - Hang Wire

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Half a World Away
    7.9/10(348 votes)

    #12 - Half a World Away

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Hang on to Yourself
    7.9/10(401 votes)

    #13 - Hang on to Yourself

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Loving the Alien
    7.9/10(315 votes)

    #14 - Loving the Alien

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Vamos
    7.9/10(307 votes)

    #15 - Vamos

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Space (I Believe In)
    7.9/10(257 votes)

    #16 - Space (I Believe In)

    S4:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for No. 13 Baby
    7.9/10(249 votes)

    #17 - No. 13 Baby

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for River Euphrates
    7.9/10(232 votes)

    #18 - River Euphrates

    S4:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Spit on a Stranger
    7.9/10(227 votes)

    #19 - Spit on a Stranger

    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. Background image for Letter Never Sent
    7.8/10(331 votes)

    #20 - Letter Never Sent

    S2:E16

    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:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Let's Dance
    7.8/10(312 votes)

    #21 - Let's Dance

    S3:E10

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Dead
    7.8/10(254 votes)

    #22 - Dead

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Grounded
    7.8/10(223 votes)

    #23 - Grounded

    S5:E8

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for No Quarter
    7.7/10(456 votes)

    #24 - No Quarter

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Bang and Blame
    7.7/10(348 votes)

    #25 - Bang and Blame

    S2:E3

    The leak of a CIA Trainee's name brings Annie back to The Farm with the sensitive task to find the culprit without being exposed herself which would end her own CIA career.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Glass Spider" is the best rated episode of "Covert Affairs". It scored 8.6/10 based on 397 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Suffragette City".