8.2/102,487 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2024
When an elite assassin carries out a kill, it catches the attention of an intelligence officer, who starts to hunt him down.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Ronan Bennett
7.8/101,996 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2024
With his client backing out of payment, the Jackal's reputation is on the line, and he starts to plot his revenge.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Ronan Bennett
8.3/101,917 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/7/2024
Armed with the knowledge of his wayward client's identity, the Jackal tracks him down in Munich, determined to settle the score.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Ronan Bennett
8.0/101,728 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2024
His vengeance fulfilled, the Jackal flees Munich and tries to quell Nuria's suspicions. Bianca follows a new lead in her hunt.
Director: Anthony Philipson
Writer: Ronan Bennett
8.3/101,776 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2024
The Jackal visits Norman with a special commission... but with Bianca also tracking Norman down, she is starting to close in on him.
Director: Anthony Philipson
Writer: Jessica Sinyard
7.4/101,733 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2024
Following his shootout with Bianca, the Jackal must escape his captors and regroup ahead of his next hit, as Bianca follows his trail.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Charles Cumming
8.0/101,636 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2024
The Jackal and Bianca head to Tallinn ahead of UDC's announcement. The Jackal must use all his wiles as he prepares to take his shot.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Shyam Popat
8.2/101,638 votes#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2024
Bianca gains insight into a secret file. She learns the true identity of the Jackal and how he became a contract killer.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Ronan Bennett
8.8/102,218 votes#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2024
With the release of River imminent, UDC believes himself safe. As time runs out, the Jackal must use all his skills to reach his target.
Director: Anu Menon
Writer: Ronan Bennett
8.6/101,809 votes#10 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2024
A wanted man, the Jackal is on the run, desperate to get back to Nuria, but Bianca is given one last shot to bring him to justice.
Director: Anu Menon
Writer: Ronan Bennett
The Best Episodes of The Day of the Jackal Season 1
Every episode of The Day of the Jackal Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Day of the Jackal Season 1!
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Day of the Jackal" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 2487 votes. Directed by Brian Kirk and written by Ronan Bennett, it aired on 11/7/2024. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".