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The Best Episodes of Hostages Season 1

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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 held captive in their home by rogue FBI Agent Duncan

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hostages Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hostages Season 1 Episode 2 - Invisible Leash
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Invisible Leash

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Hostages Season 1 Episode 3 - Power of Persuasion
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Power of Persuasion

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hostages Season 1 Episode 4 - 2:45 PM
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - 2:45 PM

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hostages Season 1 Episode 5 - Truth and Consequences
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Truth and Consequences

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Hostages Season 1 Episode 6 - Sister's Keeper
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Sister's Keeper

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Hostages Season 1 Episode 7 - Hail Mary
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Hail Mary

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Alon Aranya

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  8. Hostages Season 1 Episode 8 - The Good Reason
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Good Reason

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hostages Season 1 Episode 9 - Loose Ends
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Loose Ends

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeffrey Nachmanoff

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  10. Hostages Season 1 Episode 10 - Burden of Truth
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Burden of Truth

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Joshua Allen

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  11. Hostages Season 1 Episode 11 - Off the Record
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Off the Record

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nick Santora

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  12. Hostages Season 1 Episode 12 - The Cost of Living
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Cost of Living

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeffrey Nachmanoff

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  13. Hostages Season 1 Episode 13 - Fight or Flight
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Fight or Flight

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeffrey Nachmanoff

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  14. Hostages Season 1 Episode 14 - Suspicious Minds
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Suspicious Minds

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Hostages Season 1 Episode 15 - Endgame
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Endgame

    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.

    Director:Jeffrey Nachmanoff
    Writer:Jeffrey Nachmanoff

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Hostages" season 1. It scored 5.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/2013. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Invisible Leash".