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The Best Episodes of Strike Back Season 4

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

The series follows John Porter, a former British Special Forces soldier, who is drafted back into service by Section 20, a fictional branch of the Secret Intelligence Service.

Genres:DramaAction & Adventure

Season 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Strike Back" season 4 is "Episode 1", rated 8.7/10 from 642 user votes. It was directed by M.J. Bassett and written by M.J. Bassett, Tim Vaughan, Simon Burke. "Episode 1" aired on 8/9/2013 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.7/10 642 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2013

    Enjoying a long-deserved vacation, Scott and Stonebridge are recalled after a fellow Section 20 member dies while pursuing the elusive terrorist al-Zuhari in Beirut. A new lead sends them into the remote jungles of Colombia in pursuit of a known associate of al-Zuhari’s and deep in territory controlled by a powerful drug cartel.

    Director: M.J. Bassett

    Writer: M.J. Bassett, Tim Vaughan, Simon Burke

  • Episode 2
    8.5/10 467 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/2013

    Out of options and hunted by the resourceful cartel, Section 20 goes for a longshot and attempts an assault in downtown Bogota, hoping to obtain intel on one of al-Zuhari’s key people. Meanwhile, Dalton looks for the source that exposed her team in Beirut, but discovers a surprising ally and a piece of al-Zuhari’s plan.

    Director: M.J. Bassett

    Writer: M.J. Bassett, Tim Vaughan, Simon Burke

  • Episode 3
    8.2/10 452 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2013

    Although they are uncertain of others’ loyalties, the team must work with an asset in Beirut to get a lead on James Leatherby, a dangerous and unpredictable operative with ties to al-Zuhari.

    Director: Julian Holmes

    Writer: James Dormer

  • Episode 4
    8.5/10 440 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 9/6/2013

    Section 20 attempts a risky rescue for a potential new ally. Now veering close to the edge, but determined to find the truth, Dalton goes AWOL with a detainee.

    Director: Julian Holmes

    Writer: James Dormer

  • Episode 5
    8.3/10 419 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 9/13/2013

    While recovering from a shocking turn of events, Section 20 faces a different threat: a new enemy joining forces with an old one. Locke draws Kamali in closer to the team. Scott looks for an old friend, while Stonebridge gets closer to a new one.

    Director: Paul Wilmshurst

    Writer: John Simpson

  • Episode 6
    8.5/10 424 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 9/20/2013

    Section 20 is torn between devoting their resources to the mission or saving one of their own. Stonebridge's health continues to affect him in the field. Al-Zuhari's network moves forward quickly, striking close. Kamali explains why yet another threat is emerging.

    Director: Paul Wilmshurst

    Writer: John Simpson

  • Episode 7
    8.4/10 418 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 9/27/2013

    The team tracks stolen property to Russia, where Scott and Stonebridge continue their side careers as "outlaws." As Stonebridge's health continues to deteriorate, they discover new mysteries about a piece of Al-Zuhari's plan. Kamali worries that his cover identity may not hold.

    Director: Stephen Woolfenden

    Writer: Ben Newman, Simon Burke

  • Episode 8
    8.6/10 427 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 10/4/2013

    Scott looks for an escape from Black Bear Prison, while Locke becomes suspicious of Kamali. The team races to locate Stonebridge, whose condition grows more dire when he encounters Al-Zuhari's plan firsthand. Continuing his vendetta, Ulyanov closes in on Scott and Stonebridge.

    Director: Stephen Woolfenden

    Writer: M.J. Bassett, Tim Vaughan

  • Episode 9
    8.7/10 449 votes

    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 10/11/2013

    Scott and Stonebridge try to keep their promise to protect Ester; Richmond and Martinez follow an Al-Zuhari associate; the team sets out to stop an infiltrator before he reaches a populated area.

    Director: M.J. Bassett

    Writer: Richard Zajdlic

  • Episode 10
    9.0/10 560 votes

    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 10/18/2013

    Scott and Stonebridge face a new pivotal player in Al-Zuhari's plan, and with an imminent attack looming, the team resorts to questionable measures, sparking conflict within the unit.

    Director: M.J. Bassett

    Writer: Richard Zajdlic