Show cover for Lioness

The Best Episodes of Lioness

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

Cruz Manuelos, a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine, is recruited to join the CIA's Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from...
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:Paramount+

Best Episodes Summary

"Beware the Old Soldier" is the best rated episode of "Lioness". It scored 8.7/10 based on 619 votes. Directed by Taylor Sheridan and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 10/27/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gone Is the Illusion of Order".

  • Beware the Old Soldier
    8.7/10619 votes
    Loading...

    #1 - Beware the Old Soldier

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2024

    Joe, Kyle, and the QRF team embark on a timely extraction after a high-ranking government official is kidnapped by a cartel.

    Director: Taylor Sheridan

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Gone Is the Illusion of Order
    8.4/101,941 votes
    Loading...

    #2 - Gone Is the Illusion of Order

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/3/2023

    Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.

    Director: John Hillcoat

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • I Love My Country
    8.3/10404 votes
    Loading...

    #3 - I Love My Country

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2024

    After a new Lioness is identified, Joe and her team travel to Iraq to close the asset.

    Director: Taylor Sheridan

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Choice of Failure
    7.9/101,607 votes
    Loading...

    #4 - The Choice of Failure

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/6/2023

    Cruz is put in a compromising position while out with Aaliyah and friends in the Hamptons, causing Joe and Kaitlyn to doubt her. Kaitlyn and Westfield confront Kyle over what happened at the border, complicating things further for Joe and her team.

    Director: Anthony Byrne

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Wish the Fight Away
    7.9/101,524 votes
    Loading...

    #5 - Wish the Fight Away

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2023

    While shopping in Manhattan for the wedding, Aaliyah and Cruz get closer. Kate returns home only to say goodbye to her mom once again. Joe guides Cruz through internal struggle and doubt in completing the mission.

    Director: John Hillcoat

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Along Came a Spider
    7.9/10108 votes
    Loading...

    #6 - Along Came a Spider

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2024

    Kaitlyn works to drum up support for their plan. Meanwhile, Lioness training begins for Captain Josie Carrillo.

    Director: Michael Friedman

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Sacrificial Soldiers
    7.7/102,140 votes
    Loading...

    #7 - Sacrificial Soldiers

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2023

    Things go awry for Joe and her team during a mission out in the field. Joe is left devastated. Upon her return home, Joe's family life presents it's own challenges. Cruz tries to escape a dangerous situation. Joe must choose an agent.

    Director: John Hillcoat

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Lie Is the Truth
    7.7/101,472 votes
    Loading...

    #8 - The Lie Is the Truth

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2023

    Aaliyah bonds with Cruz over a spa day. Bobby, Tex, Two Cups, Randy and Tucker confront a threat at the Safe House. Kaitlyn and Joe are scolded for the San Antonio mission in a debrief.

    Director: Paul Cameron

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Beating
    7.6/101,879 votes
    Loading...

    #9 - The Beating

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2023

    Joe continues her training with Cruz whose methods are questionable. Cruz starts to build a relationship with Aaliyah. Kate gets into a fight during her soccer game. Neal has to deliver difficult news to a patient.

    Director: John Hillcoat

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Bruise Like a Fist
    7.6/101,641 votes
    Loading...

    #10 - Bruise Like a Fist

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2023

    Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah and her inner-circle. Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress. Kyle comes to Joe desperate for help with an asset.

    Director: Anthony Byrne

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie
    7.6/101,500 votes
    Loading...

    #11 - Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/13/2023

    Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate's accident. Westfield and Kaitlyn deploy Joe's team to subdue a terrorist threat. Cruz's cover may be in jeopardy.

    Director: Paul Cameron

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan