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The Best Episodes of Spooks Season 4

Every episode of Spooks Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Spooks Season 4!

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Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Spooks Season 4 Episode 1 - The Special (1)
    8.2/10(342 votes)

    #1 - The Special (1)

    S4:E1

    When a devastating bomb explodes in central London, causing multiple deaths, a terrorist group with a hatred for human life claim responsibility. With their leader facing extradition, the bombers announce that crippling attacks will be launched at ten hour intervals until he is released.

    Director:Antonia Bird

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  2. Spooks Season 4 Episode 2 - The Special (2)
    8.3/10(325 votes)

    #2 - The Special (2)

    S4:E2

    Zafar and Adam race against the clock to uncover the latest bomb. As a new ultimatum is issued and Tash mysteriously disapears, the team is forced to deal with the possibility of a mole within their own organisation.

    Director:Antonia Bird

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  3. Spooks Season 4 Episode 3 - Divided They Fall
    7.5/10(287 votes)

    #3 - Divided They Fall

    S4:E3

    Far-right political party The British Way is threatening democracy so Adam and Fiona go undercover to infiltrate and destroy its campaign.

    Director:Alrick Riley

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  4. Spooks Season 4 Episode 4 - Road Trip
    7.7/10(288 votes)

    #4 - Road Trip

    S4:E4

    Adam infiltrates a truck carrying illegal immigrants across Europe in order to stop a would-be terrorist.

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  5. Spooks Season 4 Episode 5 - The Book
    8.3/10(291 votes)

    #5 - The Book

    S4:E5

    A neo-conservative group murder an ex-minister to cover up his past and then they hunt down the journalist who is threatening to blow the story and is under MI5 protection.

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  6. Spooks Season 4 Episode 6 - The Innocent
    8.1/10(280 votes)

    #6 - The Innocent

    S4:E6

    MI5 suspect a terrorist is planning an attack from his prison cell. Guest stars Jimi Mistry.

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  8. Spooks Season 4 Episode 7 - Syria
    8.2/10(301 votes)

    #7 - Syria

    S4:E7

    The Syrian foreign minister tries to establish subversive contacts with MI5 at the opening of a cultural centre in London. Fiona is desperate to lead this mission and must confront her Syrian past.

    Director:Omar Madha

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  9. Spooks Season 4 Episode 8 - The Russian
    8.0/10(289 votes)

    #8 - The Russian

    S4:E8

    An old British traitor is called in to infiltrate a Russian firm suspected of stealing secrets from GCHQ.

    Director:Omar Madha

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  10. Spooks Season 4 Episode 9 - The Sting
    8.0/10(267 votes)

    #9 - The Sting

    S4:E9

    Harry upsets the CIA by stopping an extradition to the USA.

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  11. Spooks Season 4 Episode 10 - Diana
    8.3/10(305 votes)

    #10 - Diana

    S4:E10

    A former officer is convinced that MI5 killed Princess Diana and is determined to force the team to prove it.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Special (1)" is the best rated episode of "Spooks" season 4. It scored 8.2/10 based on 342 votes. Directed by Antonia Bird and written by Ben Richards, it aired on 9/12/2005. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Special (2)".