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The Worst Episodes of Squad 38

Every episode of Squad 38 ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Squad 38!

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As a reference to Article 38 which pertains to tax payments, this special police unit utilizes the criminals' own tactics of scams and deceit to catch rich tax cheats.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 1 - The Triangle
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #1 - The Triangle

    S1:E1

    Baek Sung Il is a veteran tax collector on the lower side of lower-middle class. In one week, him and his co-worker brother get hit with the same scam, by the same scammer. In the series opener, we meet our scammer.

    Director:Han Dong-hwa
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 3 - The Team Is Set
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Team Is Set

    S1:E3

    Sung Il reluctantly agrees to work with Jung Do, but doesn't realize that also means recruiting a whole team of seedy delinquents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 2 - The Queen Ants And The Worker Ants
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #3 - The Queen Ants And The Worker Ants

    S1:E2

    Baek Sung Il's detective friend has some ideas on how to nab the scammer. As they go after the scammer, they realize he might not be their only culprit.

    Director:Han Dong-hwa
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 9 - Sung Il On Crisis
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Sung Il On Crisis

    S1:E9

    Chief Director Ahn can smell the newfound dirtiness in his office, and tries going rogue to investigate Sung Il in action. The team's 50 billion won scheme is in play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 15 - Spies And Betrayers
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Spies And Betrayers

    S1:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 6 - The New Target
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #6 - The New Target

    S1:E6

    Jung Do must try to get his target's signature while also dodging detective Jae Sung.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 13 - Two Years Later
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Two Years Later

    S1:E13

    Some coordination between Madam Noh and Mi Joo leads to the opportunity for an early release for Jung Do. Has Baek Sung Il completely lost himself, or has he been waiting for Jung Do to get out all along?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 14 - The Smell Of Money
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #8 - The Smell Of Money

    S1:E14

    Baek Sung Il has formulated a plan and needs the whole team back to put it into action. The team needs a new member and it's a familiar face. Is this face a trustworthy one?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 7 - One More Job
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #9 - One More Job

    S1:E7

    Sung Il's newfound confidence takes a tumble when he realizes that his team is being targeted by crooks. The path to honesty gets dangerous, with casualties in the crossfire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 11 - A Sincere Apology
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #10 - A Sincere Apology

    S1:E11

    What initially looks like another sly trick played by Jung Do leads to an untangling of a web of connections between City Hall and Seowon Police Department. Sung Il doesn't know who to trust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 12 - To Save The Taxation Office
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #11 - To Save The Taxation Office

    S1:E12

    Sung Il and Jung Do need to get over their differences and make up. If and when they do, their biggest job yet awaits them. But will things go as smoothly as last time?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 10 - Conning The Bang Siblings
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Conning The Bang Siblings

    S1:E10

    Accidentally thrown into the equation, Sung Hee's acting on the fly will make or break the deal for the team. Sung Il struggles to balance his many roles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 5 - The Game Is Nearly Over
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #13 - The Game Is Nearly Over

    S1:E5

    Ma Jin Seok goes to check on his potential investment. Detective Sa Jae Sung is hot on Jung Do's heels.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 8 - Targets Are The Bang Siblings
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Targets Are The Bang Siblings

    S1:E8

    The team has devised a new plan, and the Bang family is the target. The stakes are higher than ever, and with high stakes, comes plenty of danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 16 - The True Con Artist
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The True Con Artist

    S1:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Squad 38 Season 1 Episode 4 - Change Of Plan
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Change Of Plan

    S1:E4

    Sung Hee promises to retrieve the money from Chief Director Ahn. Jung Do comes up with a plan to snare Ma Jin Seok.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Triangle" is the worst rated episode of "Squad 38". It scored 7.5/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Han Dong-hwa and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/17/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Team Is Set".