The Best Episodes of Hijack

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
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   REVEAL THE WINNER
   

   8.1/10(2764 votes)

   #1 - Comply Slowly

   S1:E67/26/2023

   Faced with an impossible decision, the passengers ready themselves for a fight.

   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writers:George Kay, Catherine Moulton

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   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writers:George Kay, Catherine Moulton
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   7.9/10(2793 votes)

   #2 - Draw a Blank

   S1:E37/4/2023

   As the UK’s counterterrorism unit learns of Flight KA29, Sam gets involved in a risky plan to take on the hijackers.

   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writers:Adam Gyngell, Fred Fernandez Armesto, George Kay

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   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writers:Adam Gyngell, Fred Fernandez Armesto, George Kay
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   7.7/10(2901 votes)

   #3 - 3 Degrees

   S1:E26/28/2023

   Spotting an opportunity, Sam executes a plan to get a covert message to authorities on the ground.

   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:George Kay

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   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:George Kay
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   7.6/10(2485 votes)

   #4 - Not Responding

   S1:E47/12/2023

   An incident team in Westminster scrambles to intercept fighter jets. Sam tries contacting the ground once more when a hijacker is injured.

   Director:Mo Ali

   Writers:Kam Odedra, George Kay

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   Director:Mo Ali

   Writers:Kam Odedra, George Kay
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   7.5/10(3088 votes)

   #5 - Final Call

   S1:E16/28/2023

   Sam Nelson gets on a flight to London hoping to win back his ex-wife, but something on board feels wrong—and his suspicions are confirmed.

   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:George Kay

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   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:George Kay
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   7.5/10(2414 votes)

   #6 - Less Than an Hour

   S1:E57/19/2023

   Sam attempts to convince the hijackers to land the plane. A list of demands reveals who’s behind the hijacking.

   Director:Mo Ali

   Writers:Anna-Maria Ssemuyaba, George Kay

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   Director:Mo Ali

   Writers:Anna-Maria Ssemuyaba, George Kay
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   7.4/10(2695 votes)

   #7 - Brace Brace Brace

   S1:E78/2/2023

   A new threat emerges on board as Sam struggles to control the chaos unfolding around him.

   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:George Kay

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   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:George Kay
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   6.9/10(431 votes)

   #8 - Control

   S2:E21/21/2026

   Sam urges Otto to keep his cool as passengers begin to suspect something is wrong. Police Chief Winter races to mount a response.

   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:Guy Bolton

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   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:Guy Bolton
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   6.8/10(679 votes)

   #9 - Signal

   S2:E11/14/2026

   Two years after Flight KA29's hijacking, Sam Nelson is thrust into another life-threatening ordeal—but this time it's personal.

   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:Guy Bolton

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   Director:Jim Field Smith

   Writer:Guy Bolton
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    6.7/10(214 votes)

    #10 - Baggage

    S2:E31/28/2026

    Berlin police scramble to contain the situation. Sam pressures Winter to meet his demands. Marsha discovers she's being watched.

    Director:Jim Field Smith

    Writer:Kelly Jones

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    Director:Jim Field Smith

    Writer:Kelly Jones