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The Best Episodes of High Value Target

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In 2003, John Nixon, a CIA analyst became the first American to positively identify and interrogate Saddam Hussein. During their time together, Nixon began to understand the potential consequences of the invasion, the humanitarian horrors

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    High Value Target Season 1 Episode 3 - Blood Ties
    8.2/10(47 votes)

    S1:E3

    Inside Abu Ghraib, John presses Saddam Hussein's cousin for the dictator's whereabouts. Unprepared, John gets drafted onto the chopper headed for operation Red Dawn.

    Director:Leslie Greif
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. High Value Target Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ace of Spades
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    S1:E4

    John comes face-to-face with Saddam Hussein. All the while, the insurgents remount their attacks, and Baghdad burns.

    Director:Leslie Greif
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. High Value Target Season 1 Episode 7 - The Reckoning
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    S1:E7

    With Saddam on trial, John Nixon tries to convince the CIA that saving Saddam is the only road to peace.

    Director:Leslie Greif
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. High Value Target Season 1 Episode 2 - Into the Red Zone
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    S1:E2

    Six months into the war, and still no sign of Saddam Hussein. John talks his way to Baghdad, with Samir assigned as his translator. John identifies a target with answers, leading him into the Red Zone.

    Director:Leslie Greif
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. High Value Target Season 1 Episode 6 - The Devil You Know
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    S1:E6

    After following Saddam's warning, John returns from Najaf with the realization that the real threat is Iran. Now he must convince The White House.

    Director:Leslie Greif
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. High Value Target Season 1 Episode 8 - Debriefing the President
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E8

    John becomes a pariah in Washington by trying to save Saddam and warning about the coming threat of Iran.

    Director:Leslie Greif
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. High Value Target Season 1 Episode 5 - Enemy of My Enemy
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    S1:E5

    In defiance of orders, John forges his way into hostile territory, and ends up in a chase for his life.

    Director:Leslie Greif
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. High Value Target Season 1 Episode 1 - Baghdad Burns
    7.1/10(68 votes)

    S1:E1

    America invades Iraq, and Saddam Hussein vanishes. CIA analyst John Nixon mobilizes a task force to find him. On the embattled streets of Baghdad, Captain Samir hunts door to door for High Value Target No. 1.

    Director:Leslie Greif
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Blood Ties" is the best rated episode of "High Value Target". It scored 8.2/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Leslie Greif and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/14/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Ace of Spades".