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The Best Episodes of Hijack

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Expert negotiator Sam Nelson is in for the ride of his life—and so is everyone on board with him—after a group of hijackers take control. Sam will try every move in his playbook to take

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Hijack Season 1 Episode 6 - Comply Slowly
    8.1/10(2943 votes)

    #1 - Comply Slowly

    S1:E6

    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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  2. Hijack Season 1 Episode 3 - Draw a Blank
    7.9/10(2961 votes)

    #2 - Draw a Blank

    S1:E3

    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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  3. Hijack Season 1 Episode 2 - 3 Degrees
    7.7/10(3070 votes)

    #3 - 3 Degrees

    S1:E2

    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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  4. Hijack Season 1 Episode 4 - Not Responding
    7.6/10(2646 votes)

    #4 - Not Responding

    S1:E4

    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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  5. Hijack Season 1 Episode 1 - Final Call
    7.5/10(3289 votes)

    #5 - Final Call

    S1:E1

    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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  6. Hijack Season 1 Episode 5 - Less Than an Hour
    7.5/10(2577 votes)

    #6 - Less Than an Hour

    S1:E5

    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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  7. Hijack Season 1 Episode 7 - Brace Brace Brace
    7.5/10(2890 votes)

    #7 - Brace Brace Brace

    S1:E7

    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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  8. Hijack Season 2 Episode 5 - Outage
    7.0/10(687 votes)

    #8 - Outage

    S2:E5

    Anger and frustration among the passengers begin to boil over—just as Sam comes to a frightening realization.

    Director:Shaun James Grant
    Writers:Emer Kenny, Chris Dunlop

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  9. Hijack Season 2 Episode 4 - Switch
    6.9/10(741 votes)

    #9 - Switch

    S2:E4

    A shocking turn of events forces Sam to make a gesture of good faith. In London, Daniel calls on a friend to help look into what's happening in Berlin.

    Director:Shaun James Grant
    Writer:Thomas Eccleshare

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  10. Hijack Season 2 Episode 2 - Control
    6.8/10(979 votes)

    #10 - Control

    S2:E2

    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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  11. Hijack Season 2 Episode 1 - Signal
    6.7/10(1256 votes)

    #11 - Signal

    S2:E1

    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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  12. Hijack Season 2 Episode 3 - Baggage
    6.7/10(850 votes)

    #12 - Baggage

    S2:E3

    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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  13. Hijack Season 2 Episode 6 - Junction
    6.7/10(643 votes)

    #13 - Junction

    S2:E6

    To avoid further disaster, Sam must work with an unlikely ally. The enemy closes in on Marsha as Zahra and Daniel fear they've reached a dead end.

    Director:Shaun James Grant
    Writer:James Dormer

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  14. Hijack Season 2 Episode 7 - Contact
    6.4/10(594 votes)

    #14 - Contact

    S2:E7

    Sam gambles on a dangerous tactic in hopes of outsmarting the police. Armed with new intel, Olivia tries to influence Winter's next move.

    Director:Jim Field Smith
    Writer:Jim Field Smith

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  15. Hijack Season 2 Episode 8 - Terminal
    6.4/10(655 votes)

    #15 - Terminal

    S2:E8

    With the handover imminent, Sam is prepared to put his life on the line to save Marsha—and expose the truth.

    Director:Jim Field Smith
    Writer:Guy Bolton

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Best Episodes Summary

"Comply Slowly" is the best rated episode of "Hijack". It scored 8.1/10 based on 2943 votes. Directed by Jim Field Smith and written by George Kay, Catherine Moulton, it aired on 7/26/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Draw a Blank".