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The Best Episodes of Das Boot Season 1

Every episode of Das Boot Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Das Boot Season 1!

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An inexperienced U-boat crew has to survive a secret mission and a young German woman is torn between loyalty for her home country and the French resistance in the WWII drama.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Das Boot Season 1 Episode 1 - New Day
    7.3/10(608 votes)

    #1 - New Day

    S1:E1

    An inexperienced U-boat crew are plunged into a perilous secret mission, while new translator Simone starts work at the base.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Tony Saint

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  2. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 2 - Secret Mission
    7.3/10(493 votes)

    #2 - Secret Mission

    S1:E2

    Hoffmann insists on further training despite the crew's desire to head to battle. In La Rochelle, Simone pieces together the previous night's events.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Johannes W. Betz

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  3. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 3 - Incurred Losses
    7.3/10(457 votes)

    #3 - Incurred Losses

    S1:E3

    Tennstedt and Hoffmann continue to butt heads aboard U-612, while rebel Carla Monroe plans a mission in La Rochelle.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Tony Saint

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  4. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 4 - Doubt
    7.4/10(444 votes)

    #4 - Doubt

    S1:E4

    Unity on U-612 has crumbled and Hoffman and Tennstedt's continued conflict could jeopardise the mission. On land, Simone wrestles with a difficult choice.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Benedikt Röskau

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  5. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 5 - Loyalty
    7.6/10(426 votes)

    #5 - Loyalty

    S1:E5

    A surprise new arrival takes Greenwood's place, causing a divide. Plus, Carla and Simone grow closer and a resistance fighter arrives at the safe house.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Laura Grace

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  6. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 6 - Against the Clock
    7.7/10(423 votes)

    #6 - Against the Clock

    S1:E6

    Things look bleak for the crew of U-612, as they desperately try to work out their next move. Simone adjusts to her new position between Carla and Forster.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Simon Allen

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  7. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 7 - Hell
    7.8/10(402 votes)

    #7 - Hell

    S1:E7

    Forster reveals to Simone that U-612 has gone missing. Meanwhile, the resistance endanger the innocent to further their cause.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Johannes W. Betz

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  8. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 8 - Reckoning
    7.8/10(427 votes)

    #8 - Reckoning

    S1:E8

    The U-boat crew struggle with recent events and what lies ahead. A revelation in La Rochelle infuriates Forster spelling bad news for Simone.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Tony Saint

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"New Day" is the best rated episode of "Das Boot" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 608 votes. Directed by Andreas Prochaska and written by Tony Saint, it aired on 11/23/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Secret Mission".