The Best Episodes of The Brink Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(678 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/21/2015

   An unlikely trio try to prevent World War III: the U.S. secretary of state in Washington, D.C.; a low-level diplomat in Islamabad; and a stressed-out Navy fighter pilot on an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.

   Director:Jay Roach

   Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib

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   Director:Jay Roach

   Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib
2. 

   7.6/10(482 votes)

   #2 - Half-Cocked

   S1:E26/28/2015

   Alex is captured by Zaman's soldiers and subjected to intense interrogation when they suspect he's working for the CIA. Walter begs the president to delay the air strikes until he can reach someone in the Pakistani government, and Zeke and Glenn continue their high-stakes mission under extreme circumstances.

   Director:Tim Robbins

   Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib

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   Director:Tim Robbins

   Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib
3. 

   7.6/10(423 votes)

   #3 - Baghdad My Ass

   S1:E37/5/2015

   Alex needs to get to the U.S. embassy to send a message to Walter, but he'll have to get past the ambassador to do it. Meanwhile, Zeke and Glenn land in the brig to await their disciplinary hearing, and Walter's desperate flight to India could be in jeopardy due to a medical emergency.

   Director:Jon Poll

   Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib

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   Director:Jon Poll

   Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib
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   7.8/10(400 votes)

   #4 - I'll Never Be Batman

   S1:E47/12/2015

   Alex gets advice from Walter before his crucial rendezvous with Raja. Walter works around a medical emergency and interference from above to cut a deal with India's foreign minister. Zeke realizes he's promised more than he can deliver to the women in his life.

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Dave Holstein

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Dave Holstein
5. 

   7.5/10(369 votes)

   #5 - Swim, Shmuley, Swim

   S1:E57/19/2015

   Zeke and Glenn are rescued by an eccentric English couple after escaping their armed captors. Alex and Rafiq find Fareeda hiding at her school with a group of female students who have nowhere to go. Walter defies the president by flying to Israel to meet with the prime minister.

   Director:J. Michael Muro

   Writer:Jack Kukoda

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   Director:J. Michael Muro

   Writer:Jack Kukoda
6. 

   7.6/10(346 votes)

   #6 - Tweet Tweet Tweet

   S1:E67/26/2015

   Walter runs into Joanne in Tel Aviv and tries to use her new position to his advantage. Zeke and Glenn, who are being held hostage by Martin and Vanessa, agree to participate in role-playing games in hopes of being released. Kittredge shares a revolutionary dream with Alex.

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Sam Forman

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Sam Forman
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7. 

   8.0/10(346 votes)

   #7 - Sticky Wicket

   S1:E78/2/2015

   Zeke is challenged to a fight. En route to DC, Walter fakes a medical emergency to force an unscheduled landing. With the American Embassy on lockdown, Alex plots an escape.

   Director:Scott Winant

   Writers:Roberto Benabib, Aasif Mandvi

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   Director:Scott Winant

   Writers:Roberto Benabib, Aasif Mandvi
8. 

   8.1/10(342 votes)

   #8 - Who's Grover Cleveland?

   S1:E88/9/2015

   With tensions rising in Islamabad, Walter tries to convince the President to act with caution. On the aircraft carrier, Zeke must deal with the women in his life before he and his fellow pilots get new orders. Inside the Embassy, Alex tries to make amends with Rafiq and Fareeda.

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Wes Jones

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Wes Jones
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   8.4/10(374 votes)

   #9 - Just a Little Crazy Talk

   S1:E98/16/2015

   Walter tries to strike a deal with Zaman's highest-ranking general. Zeke and Glenn find a way to pass the time after being grounded. With Rafiq translating, Alex tries to figure out if and when he should initiate Walter's "Plan B."

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib, Dave Holstein

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib, Dave Holstein
10. 

    8.6/10(384 votes)

    #10 - There Will Be Consequences

    S1:E108/23/2015

    Season One Finale. With a global crisis looming, Zeke and Glenn once again find themselves in a compromised state. Walter tries to diffuse the situation with various heads of state via videoconference; Alex attempts to connect with Zaman on a personal level.

    Director:Michael Lehmann

    Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib, Dave Holstein

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    Director:Michael Lehmann

    Writers:Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib, Dave Holstein