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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.

Genres:War & PoliticsDrama
Network:Sky One

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Das Boot" is "Secret Mission", rated 7.2/10 from 452 user votes. It was directed by Andreas Prochaska and written by Johannes W. Betz. "Secret Mission" aired on 11/23/2018 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "New Day".

  • Secret Mission
    7.2/10 452 votes

    #1 - Secret Mission

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2018-11-23

    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

  • New Day
    7.3/10 556 votes

    #2 - New Day

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2018-11-23

    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

  • Incurred Losses
    7.3/10 416 votes

    #3 - Incurred Losses

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2018-11-30

    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

  • Doubt
    7.4/10 405 votes

    #4 - Doubt

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2018-11-30

    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

  • Survival Strategies
    7.4/10 285 votes

    #5 - Survival Strategies

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2020-04-24

    Hoffmann struggles to hang on as his chance to escape heads toward US shores. Margot pushes on with her plans.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sabotage
    7.4/10 239 votes

    #6 - Sabotage

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2020-04-24

    Tensions build beneath the ocean as Wrangel continues his pursuit of U-822. In New York, Sam takes drastic measures.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Final Decisions
    7.4/10 233 votes

    #7 - Final Decisions

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2020-04-24

    Johannes and Wrangel try to bring their crews into line. Despite his growing love for Cassandra, Hoffmann seeks an escape route.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • On the Other Hand
    7.4/10 271 votes

    #8 - On the Other Hand

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2020-04-24

    Hoffmann struggles to hang on as his chance to escape heads toward US shores. Margot pushes on with her plans.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Second Chance
    7.4/10 194 votes

    #9 - A Second Chance

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2022-05-14

    Spring 1943: L.I. Ehrenberg prepares submarines for use in Kiel. Minors are recruited as crews. Wilhelm Hoffmann attends a reception at the request of his son-in-law.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • New Commands
    7.4/10 139 votes

    #10 - New Commands

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2022-05-14

    Forster is investigating the village man murder case in Lisbon. In Kiel, the new sailors of the U-949 get into battle. Royal Navy captain Swinburne is travelling to Liverpool for his son's funeral service.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tide Is Turning
    7.4/10 141 votes

    #11 - The Tide Is Turning

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2022-05-14

    The U-949 is in danger during a test drive due to Commander Buchner's orders. Forster comes across a trail in a casino and makes the acquaintance of the German Bettina Gruber.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Inconvenient Alliances
    7.5/10 254 votes

    #12 - Inconvenient Alliances

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2020-04-24

    When Johannes' plan emerges, Gluck knows only one man is capable of stopping him. Margot needs help to get the Goldblatts out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dice Has Fallen
    7.5/10 250 votes

    #13 - The Dice Has Fallen

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2020-04-24

    An attempt to get his crew on side has serious consequences for Johannes. Margot finds a vital ally as Forster reaches St. Remy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • War By Other Means
    7.5/10 131 votes

    #14 - War By Other Means

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2022-05-14

    While Swinburne sets sail with a technologically upgraded ship, Ehrenberg makes a serious decision in Kiel. Forster has to create a traitor out of the country.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A German Hero
    7.5/10 94 votes

    #15 - A German Hero

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2023-09-23

    August 1943: Franz Buchner is in action with the U-949. An informer on board divides his crew. The Hoffmann family comes together in Berlin to attend the premiere of a film about Klaus.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Loyalty
    7.6/10 389 votes

    #16 - Loyalty

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2018-12-07

    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

  • In Depth
    7.6/10 132 votes

    #17 - In Depth

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2022-05-14

    After Wilhelm Hoffmann learned the truth about his son Klaus, he gets into a fight with Hannie. Ehrenberg has to say goodbye to Greta. In Portugal, Forster's plan gets out of hand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Enemy of My Enemy
    7.6/10 128 votes

    #18 - The Enemy of My Enemy

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2022-05-14

    U-949 meets a Japanese boat to take over heavy cargo - gold. Wilhelm Hoffmann receives an invitation to Lisbon. Forster betrays Klaus Hoffmann under duress what he knows.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fool’s Gold
    7.6/10 125 votes

    #19 - Fool’s Gold

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2022-05-14

    After a bomb explosion, Forster and Klaus Hoffmann hide with the Portuguese Ines, while Wilhelm Hoffmann arrives in Lisbon. U-949 is heading for their new destination.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Against the Clock
    7.7/10 387 votes

    #20 - Against the Clock

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2018-12-07

    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

  • Command to Kill
    7.7/10 245 votes

    #21 - Command to Kill

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2020-04-24

    Keen to impress his superiors, Forster cracks down on Anatole's wayward behaviour. Wrangel finally has his arch rival in sight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Target Captured
    7.7/10 87 votes

    #22 - Target Captured

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2023-09-23

    Robert Ehrenberg supports the resistance within the navy and gives Klaus Hoffmann a tip. Bobby Schulz is on his trail. U-949 comes under fire in the Strait of Gibraltar.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Brother's Keeper
    7.7/10 81 votes

    #23 - My Brother's Keeper

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2023-09-30

    Commander Buchner reaches the coast of Naples. Klaus Hoffmann is also on his way there. His sister Hannie meets twelve-year-old Hertha.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Frontlines
    7.7/10 76 votes

    #24 - Frontlines

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2023-09-30

    Klaus Hoffmann commands the dilapidated U-330 on a secret dive, but not all men trust him. Hannie wants to take Hertha in. Staff officer Heinrich Gluck has to make a decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hell
    7.8/10 366 votes

    #25 - Hell

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2018-12-14

    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