Hostages

The Best Episodes of Hostages

Genre:Drama
Network:CBS

Every episode of Hostages ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hostages!

A high-octane suspense drama that centers on Dr. Ellen Sanders, a premier surgeon thrust into a chilling political conspiracy when she and her family are...
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  1. 7.9/10(163 votes)

    #1 - Endgame

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    S1:E15

    After Duncan discovers Sandrine's betrayal, he decides to use her to save Nina and Sawyer. Also, just before Ellen is to operate on the President, the First Lady confronts her and forces Ellen to tell the truth about the assassination plot.

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  2. 7.7/10(223 votes)

    #2 - 2:45 PM

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    S1:E4

    Ellen and Brian work on a plan to escape with their kids. Meanwhile, Duncan's mom makes a difficult decision.

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    Director:N/A
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  3. 7.7/10(178 votes)

    #3 - Burden of Truth

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    S1:E10

    Ellen tries to talk Duncan into backing out of the assassination plot when a member of the president's staff is murdered.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  4. 7.6/10(245 votes)

    #4 - Power of Persuasion

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    S1:E3

    When the President decides to use another doctor for his surgery, Ellen is threatened by Duncan to make him change his mind. Also, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter which could help her get more insight into him.

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  5. 7.6/10(192 votes)

    #5 - The Good Reason

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    S1:E8

    As Ellen tries to decide if she should save Duncan, she confronts his wife; Creasy has a meeting with Col. Blair and Vanessa.

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  6. 7.6/10(169 votes)

    #6 - Loose Ends

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    S1:E9

    When investigators get close to uncovering the plot to kill the president, Duncan is ordered to take out an insider.

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    Director:N/A
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  8. 7.5/10(200 votes)

    #7 - Sister's Keeper

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    S1:E6

    Ellen's sister Lauren unexpectedly arrives at the house and decides to stays while unaware of the current situation. Hoffman in his investigation of the disappearance of Nurse Angela discovers Archer's involvement and confronts Duncan about his lies. Meanwhile Kramer discovers a way that can get Sandrine the money that she needs with dire consequences by robbing a high stakes poker game and Morgan visits a OBGYN in a routine pregnancy checkup.

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  9. 7.5/10(190 votes)

    #8 - Hail Mary

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    S1:E7

    Ellen and Brian try to take down Duncan; Archer's accomplice plans to reveal information to the assistant district attorney about a murder.

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  10. 7.5/10(154 votes)

    #9 - Off the Record

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    S1:E11

    Duncan locks the Sanders in a room for the day as he and the team go after the snipers in New York; Duncan's mother-in-law wants to expose the president.

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  11. 7.5/10(153 votes)

    #10 - The Cost of Living

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    S1:E12

    Brian wants to expose Duncan to the police, but changes his mind when he sees evidence of Ellen and Duncan getting close.

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  12. 7.5/10(161 votes)

    #11 - Fight or Flight

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    S1:E13

    Ellen tries to make a deal with Duncan; Nina flees from the hospital after learning Duncan's plan.

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  13. 7.4/10(210 votes)

    #12 - Truth and Consequences

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    Emily puts her skills to work when there is an emergency in the house. An innocent becomes a victim and Duncan wants answers.

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  14. 7.4/10(144 votes)

    #13 - Suspicious Minds

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    S1:E14

    After Duncan discovers Sandrine's betrayal, he decides to use her to save Nina and Sawyer. Also, just before Ellen is to operate on the President, the First Lady confronts her and forces Ellen to tell the truth about the assassination plot.

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  15. 7.3/10(401 votes)

    #14 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    After Dr. Ellen Sanders, a prominent Washington D.C. surgeon, is handpicked to operate on the President of the United States, rogue FBI agent Duncan Carlisle and armed intruders suddenly take her and her family hostage.

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  16. 7.3/10(300 votes)

    #15 - Invisible Leash

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    S1:E2

    Duncan promises to kill a member of Ellen's family when she refuses to assassinate the president during surgery. Duncan also informs the family to go about their normal lives for the next two weeks until the commander in chief's operation.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Endgame" is the best rated episode of "Hostages". It scored 7.9/10 based on 163 votes. Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff and written by Jeffrey Nachmanoff, it aired on 1/6/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "2:45 PM".