8.2/10311 votes#1 - The Special (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2005
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
Writer: Ben Richards
8.3/10298 votes#2 - The Special (2)
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2005
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
Writer: Ben Richards
7.5/10261 votes#3 - Divided They Fall
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2005
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
Writer: Ben Richards
7.7/10262 votes#4 - Road Trip
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2005
Adam infiltrates a truck carrying illegal immigrants across Europe in order to stop a would-be terrorist.
Director: Alrick Riley
Writer: Howard Brenton
8.4/10267 votes#5 - The Book
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2005
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.
Director: Jeremy Lovering
Writer: Raymond Khoury
8.2/10256 votes#6 - The Innocent
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2005
MI5 suspect a terrorist is planning an attack from his prison cell. Guest stars Jimi Mistry.
Director: Jeremy Lovering
Writer: David Farr
8.3/10276 votes#7 - Syria
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/2005
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
Writer: Raymond Khoury
8.0/10263 votes#8 - The Russian
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 10/27/2005
An old British traitor is called in to infiltrate a Russian firm suspected of stealing secrets from GCHQ.
Director: Omar Madha
Writer: Howard Brenton
8.0/10244 votes#9 - The Sting
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2005
Harry upsets the CIA by stopping an extradition to the USA.
Director: Julian Simpson
Writer: Rupert Walters
8.3/10280 votes#10 - Diana
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/2005
A former officer is convinced that MI5 killed Princess Diana and is determined to force the team to prove it.
Director: Julian Simpson
Writer: Howard Brenton
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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...
Genres:DramaAction & AdventureCrime
Network:BBC One
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"The Special (1)" is the best rated episode of "Spooks" season 4. It scored 8.2/10 based on 311 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)".