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The Best Episodes of The Brave Season 1

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

The complex world of our bravest military heroes who make personal sacrifices while executing the most challenging and dangerous missions behind enemy lines.
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Brave" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 540 votes. Directed by Brad Anderson and written by Dean Georgaris, it aired on 9/25/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Moscow Rules".

  • Pilot
    8.0/10540 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2017

    The complex world of our bravest military heroes who make personal sacrifices while executing the most challenging and dangerous missions behind enemy lines

    Director: Brad Anderson

    Writer: Dean Georgaris

  • Moscow Rules
    8.0/10451 votes

    #2 - Moscow Rules

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2017

    The team heads to Russia when C.I.A. Officer Cassie Archer is attacked by rebels in the area. Patricia and her team work to learn why Archer is so important for the rebels to take out and Noah reveals an unexpected connection to the case.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Greater Good
    8.0/10437 votes

    #3 - The Greater Good

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2017

    After receiving intel that a serious player in dealing international arms, Ranier Boothe, will be visiting Caborca, Mexico, Patricia makes a controversial decision that could lead to a big break through. With Dalton's team on the ground, they must find a weak link in Boothe's men in order to carry out the mission. Meanwhile, Noah learns about Hannah's complicated past in the field.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Break Out
    8.3/10498 votes

    #4 - Break Out

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2017

    An American traitor who turned to terrorism becomes integral in preventing the next attack on U.S. soil. When the only interrogator who can do the job is brought in to stop the attack, there is an unexpected breach in the prison where Dalton is stationed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Enhanced Protection
    8.3/10465 votes

    #5 - Enhanced Protection

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2017

    When the Ambassador Charles Webb is in danger while stationed in Nigeria, Dalton's team heads to the region to find a situation different than they expected. Jaz makes a connection with a little girl she meets during the mission and Patricia receives some personal news.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Seville Defection
    8.2/10404 votes

    #6 - The Seville Defection

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2017

    When the team is on the ground in Spain, McG makes a connection that leads the group to discover a potential threat stateside. Meanwhile, Noah and Hannah venture out of the office to get some intel of their own.

    Director: Mike Daniels

    Writer: Tessa Blake

  • It's All Personal
    8.4/10407 votes

    #7 - It's All Personal

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2017

    As the team heads to Paris on a mission connected to Amir's undercover past, things get more personal than they would like. With stakes as high as ever, the unit learns more about their newest member and what might have brought him to them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stealth
    8.3/10404 votes

    #8 - Stealth

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2017

    When an undocumented drone crashes on the border of Mongolia, the team is forced to investigate the old school way. Meanwhile, a stunning realization takes place in the D.I.A.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Desperate Times
    8.8/10583 votes

    #9 - Desperate Times

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2017

    After embarking on mission after mission to keep the world safe, the team is confronted with a task that hits close to home. When things go sideways, the only option is to risk one of their own for their final shot to settle the personal score.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Desperate Measures
    8.7/10437 votes

    #10 - Desperate Measures

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2018

    Dalton and what remains of his team try to escape with their lives as they process a devastating loss; Patricia will stop at nothing to make things right, even if it means putting her career at risk.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Grounded
    8.4/10373 votes

    #11 - Grounded

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2018

    With Patricia out of commission, Noah is at the helm of the D.I.A. when FARC revolutionaries take control of a flight in Colombia. When negotiations mean life or death for the passengers on board, Hannah must make her return to the field.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Close to Home (1)
    8.1/10337 votes

    #12 - Close to Home (1)

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2018

    When an unlikely suspect is involved in hacking a U.S. submarine, Dalton and his team stumble upon a piece of Patricia's past. With national security and lives at stake, Patricia heads to Turkey to confront one of her most epic demons.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Close to Home (2)
    8.5/10391 votes

    #13 - Close to Home (2)

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2018

    With just four short weeks before Dalton and his team finish their deployment, they continue to race the clock on a high-stakes mission. As they learn more about Hoffman, Patricia and the group attempt to use his intel to save innocent lives, but the information comes at a cost.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A