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The Best Episodes of Fiasco Season 1

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

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Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, Jimmy Carter's failure to free American hostages sets the stage for Reagan's own hostage crisis.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Fiasco Season 1 Episode 1 - Setting the Stage
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Setting the Stage

    S1:E1

    Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, Jimmy Carter's failure to free American hostages sets the stage for Reagan's own hostage crisis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Fiasco Season 1 Episode 2 - Body and Soul
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Body and Soul

    S1:E2

    After Nicaragua, the Reagan Administration is convinced the Soviet Union is on the march; Lt Colonel Oliver North is tapped to support the Contras.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Fiasco Season 1 Episode 3 - A Difficult Dilemma
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #3 - A Difficult Dilemma

    S1:E3

    A civil war in Lebanon results in a new hostage crisis; National Security Advisor Robert "Bud" McFarlane's proposal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fiasco Season 1 Episode 4 - The Trip to Tehran
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #4 - The Trip to Tehran

    S1:E4

    Reagan's cabinet strikes an illegal weapons-for-hostages deal with an Iranian arms merchant; proceeds pay for the Nicaraguan civil war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Fiasco Season 1 Episode 5 - Shot Out of the Sky
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Shot Out of the Sky

    S1:E5

    Bizarre events in Iran and in Nicaragua, spark a frenzy among the press and public; Reagan's team debates how best to respond.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Fiasco Season 1 Episode 6 - The Fall Guy
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #6 - The Fall Guy

    S1:E6

    The Justice Department launches an investigation into the Reagan administration's deals with Iran; one man is chosen to take the fall for the president.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Setting the Stage" is the best rated episode of "Fiasco" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Body and Soul".