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The Best Episodes of Spy Season 1

Every episode of Spy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Spy Season 1!

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When an underachieving single father inadvertently becomes an MI5 agent, he must keep his government job a secret while battling his ex-wife for custody of their precocious son.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Spy Season 1 Episode 6 - Codename: Portis
    8.0/10(81 votes)

    S1:E6

    Chris represents Tim in the custody case for Marcus. Tim and Caitlin potential relationship is halted when her presumed dead fiancee returns.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Simeon Goulden

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  2. Spy Season 1 Episode 3 - Codename: Grades
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    S1:E3

    Tim attempts to fine-tune his computer hacking skills at work, and later ends up putting them to good use by changing Marcus's school grades.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Simeon Goulden

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  3. Spy Season 1 Episode 4 - Codename: Bookclub
    7.6/10(85 votes)

    S1:E4

    Tim wants to join Marcus's book club. The Examiner shows off his unique lie-detecting skills.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Simeon Goulden

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  4. Spy Season 1 Episode 1 - Codename: Loser
    7.5/10(135 votes)

    S1:E1

    Single father Tim quits his job as a junior sales assistant in a computer shop, and soon has an interview lined up in Westminster. After getting lost in a Whitehall building, he ends up in quite an unusual predicament...

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Simeon Goulden

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  5. Spy Season 1 Episode 2 - Codename: Tramp
    7.4/10(100 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tim's got a lot on his plate this week, thanks to a homeless Eastern European man and a social worker named Paula, who happens to be absolutely bonkers.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Simeon Goulden

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  6. Spy Season 1 Episode 5 - Codename: Blood
    7.2/10(75 votes)

    S1:E5

    Tim's spy senses are put to the test after he strikes a dodgy deal with The Examiner. Marcus gets a little bit of power and enjoys it.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Simeon Goulden

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Codename: Portis" is the best rated episode of "Spy" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by Ben Taylor and written by Simeon Goulden, it aired on 11/18/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Codename: Grades".