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The Best Episodes of Payback

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

Binge this in 4h 52m•Peaking at 7.9/10

Lexie Noble lives a great life on the outskirts of Edinburgh… until her husband is murdered. As she struggles to make sense of what happened, she learns he had been laundering money for notorious crime

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Payback Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.9/10(173 votes)

    S1:E4

    Having been left to fend for herself by the police, Lexie focuses all her resources on the task at hand and edges closer to uncovering Cal's missing money.

    Director:Andrew Cumming
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Payback Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(163 votes)

    S1:E5

    A shocking revelation in Vilnius leads Lexie to confront the brutal reality of Cal's world and the sickening realisation of who she's dealing with.

    Director:Andrew Cumming
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Payback Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(176 votes)

    S1:E6

    The conclusion of the crime thriller. A visit to the Isle of Eris turns Lexie's world upside down as she discovers crucial information that leaves her with an impossible decision.

    Director:Andrew Cumming
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Payback Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(193 votes)

    S1:E2

    Feeling increasingly isolated and deceived, Lexie is left with no choice but to agree to help crime boss Cal Morris with a secret business transaction.

    Director:Jennie Darnell
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Payback Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(183 votes)

    S1:E3

    When Lexie is confronted by DCI Adam Guthrie over her relationship with Cal Morris, she is faced with a hard decision that leads her to live a double life.

    Director:Jennie Darnell
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Payback Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(238 votes)

    S1:E1

    Lexie Noble's stable family life in Edinburgh is plunged into jeopardy when her accountant husband Jared is attacked in the street.

    Director:Jennie Darnell
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Payback". It scored 7.9/10 based on 173 votes. Directed by Andrew Cumming and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/25/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".