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The Best Episodes of The Diplomat

Every episode of The Diplomat ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Diplomat!

In the midst of an international crisis, a career diplomat lands in a high-profile job she’s unsuited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and...
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"Dreadnought" is the best rated episode of "The Diplomat". It scored 8.9/10 based on 1199 votes. Directed by Alex Graves and written by Debora Cahn, it aired on 10/31/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The James Bond Clause".

  • Dreadnought
    8.9/101,199 votes
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    #1 - Dreadnought

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2024

    Kate puts her best foot forward after pillow talk with Hal forces her to face hard truths, and Vice President Penn offers a blunt lesson in geopolitics.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: Debora Cahn

  • The James Bond Clause
    8.6/102,330 votes
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    #2 - The James Bond Clause

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/20/2023

    In London, Hal's actions cause friction as Kate heads to Paris with Dennison to get a handle on the Lenkov situation, which soon takes a shocking turn.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: Debora Cahn

  • Our Lady of Immaculate Deception
    8.6/10722 votes
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    #3 - Our Lady of Immaculate Deception

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2024

    Vice President Grace Penn arrives in London with an agenda — and advice — as fallout from Roylin's bombshell affects Kate's relationship with Trowbridge.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: Anna Hagen

  • The Other Army
    8.4/10670 votes
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    #4 - The Other Army

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2024

    Kate proposes a unique solution to the Roylin problem. A risky plan unfolds at the prime minister's event in Scotland. Stuart confronts his feelings.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: N/A

  • Lambs in the Dark
    8.2/101,814 votes
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    #5 - Lambs in the Dark

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2023

    At Winfield, President Rayburn's plans in the Gulf have the staff on edge as tensions between a determined Hal and a strong-willed Kate come to a head.

    Director: Andrew Bernstein

    Writer: Debora Cahn

  • He Bought a Hat
    8.0/101,558 votes
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    #6 - He Bought a Hat

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2023

    As Rayburn's rep takes a hit, Kate drops in on Dennison's private meeting at the UK Foreign Office and learns startling information about the attack.

    Director: Andrew Bernstein

    Writer: Amanda Johnson-Zetterström

  • When a Stranger Calls
    8.0/10835 votes
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    #7 - When a Stranger Calls

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2024

    After rushing back to London, Kate shares her suspicions about the bombing. The search is on for Lenkov — and Roylin. Eidra delivers devastating news.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: N/A

  • St. Paul's
    8.0/10717 votes
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    #8 - St. Paul's

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/31/2024

    Eidra helps sneak an unannounced guest into Grove's funeral, Kate realizes she might have made a bad call before the bombing, and Stuart speaks his mind.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: Peter Ackerman

  • The Ides of March
    8.0/10669 votes
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    #9 - The Ides of March

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2024

    A lavish Fourth of July party gives Kate a chance to help Dennison, who sees an opportunity after the prime minister's announcement about Lenkov.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Peter Noah

  • Some Lusty Tornado
    7.9/101,427 votes
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    #10 - Some Lusty Tornado

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2023

    To appease Trowbridge, Kate seeks Hal's help with a high-profile visitor and consults an informed source in secret as complicated feelings begin to grow.

    Director: Liza Johnson

    Writer: Anna Hagen

  • Keep Your Enemies Closer
    7.9/101,421 votes
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    #11 - Keep Your Enemies Closer

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2023

    After a sit-down with a Russian ambassador leads to new intel and mixed messages, Kate takes a trip to the Oval Office and reconnects with an old friend.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: Peter Noah

  • The Dogcatcher
    7.8/101,492 votes
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    #12 - The Dogcatcher

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2023

    Tempers flare at Chevening House, where an unexpected guest's arrival sends Kate and Dennison scrambling for a resolution. Hal makes a new connection.

    Director: Liza Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't Call It a Kidnapping
    7.7/101,782 votes
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    #13 - Don't Call It a Kidnapping

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2023

    As new details about the bombing emerge, Kate struggles to see eye-to-eye with Hal. Prime Minister Trowbridge's fiery remarks at a funeral cause a stir.

    Director: Simon Cellan Jones

    Writer: Peter Noah

  • The Cinderella Thing
    7.6/102,098 votes
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    #14 - The Cinderella Thing

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/20/2023

    After a hostile attack on a British vessel, seasoned diplomat Kate Wyler assumes a new role in the UK that puts her skills — and marriage — to the test.

    Director: Simon Cellan Jones

    Writer: Debora Cahn