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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 8 - Glass Spider
    8.6/10(400 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. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 9 - Suffragette City
    8.5/10(374 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. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 10 - Levitate Me
    8.3/10(314 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. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 11 - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
    8.2/10(330 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 16 - Lady Stardust
    8.2/10(319 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 16 - Trompe le Monde
    8.2/10(286 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Covert Affairs Season 5 Episode 10 - Sensitive Euro Man
    8.2/10(242 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Larysa Kondracki
    Writer:Tamara Becher

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  8. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 3 - The Last Thing You Should Do
    8.1/10(333 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 2 - Dig for Fire
    8.1/10(287 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 15 - There Goes My Gun
    8.1/10(290 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Covert Affairs Season 2 Episode 7 - Half a World Away
    8.0/10(352 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 1 - Vamos
    8.0/10(310 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 6 - Space (I Believe In)
    8.0/10(259 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 9 - Hang Wire
    8.0/10(259 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 14 - River Euphrates
    8.0/10(235 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Covert Affairs Season 5 Episode 9 - Spit on a Stranger
    8.0/10(229 votes)

    #16 - Spit on a Stranger

    S5:E9

    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

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  17. Covert Affairs Season 2 Episode 16 - Letter Never Sent
    7.9/10(335 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 1 - Hang on to Yourself
    7.9/10(406 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 7 - Loving the Alien
    7.9/10(317 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 10 - Let's Dance
    7.9/10(317 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 11 - Dead
    7.9/10(258 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Covert Affairs Season 4 Episode 13 - No. 13 Baby
    7.9/10(254 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Covert Affairs Season 5 Episode 8 - Grounded
    7.9/10(225 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.

    Director:Larysa Kondracki
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 4 - Speed of Life
    7.8/10(320 votes)

    #24 - Speed of Life

    S3:E4

    Annie investigates a break-in at a high-tech company and reaches out to the FBI for help. But her plan is complicated by Simon's unexpected arrival in town.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Covert Affairs Season 3 Episode 12 - Wishful Beginnings
    7.8/10(297 votes)

    #25 - Wishful Beginnings

    S3:E12

    Things become complicated for Annie when Eyal Lavin and his boss, Rivka Singer, request the CIA's assistance tracking down a Mossad asset.

    Director:Unknown
    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 400 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Suffragette City".