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The Best Episodes of The Diplomat Season 1

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The Best Episodes of The Diplomat Season 1

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...
  1. 8.6/10(2.6k votes)

    #1 - The James Bond Clause

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    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Alex Graves
  2. 8.2/10(2.0k votes)

    #2 - Lambs in the Dark

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  3. 8.0/10(1.7k votes)

    #3 - He Bought a Hat

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  4. 7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #4 - Keep Your Enemies Closer

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    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Peter Noah
  5. 7.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #5 - The Dogcatcher

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    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - Some Lusty Tornado

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    S1:E6

    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.

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    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Anna Hagen
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  8. 7.7/10(2.0k votes)

    #7 - Don't Call It a Kidnapping

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  9. 7.6/10(2.3k votes)

    #8 - The Cinderella Thing

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    S1:E1

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The James Bond Clause" is the best rated episode of "The Diplomat" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 2557 votes. Directed by Alex Graves and written by Debora Cahn, it aired on 4/20/2023. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Lambs in the Dark".