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The Best Episodes of The Diplomat Season 1

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

Binge this in 6h 48mPeaking at 8.6/10

Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Diplomat Season 1 Episode 1 - The Cinderella Thing
    7.6/10(2686 votes)

    #1 - The Cinderella Thing

    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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  2. The Diplomat Season 1 Episode 2 - Don't Call It a Kidnapping
    7.7/10(2300 votes)

    #2 - Don't Call It a Kidnapping

    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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  3. The Diplomat Season 1 Episode 3 - Lambs in the Dark
    8.2/10(2321 votes)

    #3 - Lambs in the Dark

    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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  4. The Diplomat Season 1 Episode 4 - He Bought a Hat
    8.0/10(2033 votes)

    #4 - He Bought a Hat

    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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  5. The Diplomat Season 1 Episode 5 - The Dogcatcher
    7.8/10(1953 votes)

    #5 - The Dogcatcher

    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.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Diplomat Season 1 Episode 6 - Some Lusty Tornado
    7.8/10(1881 votes)

    #6 - Some Lusty Tornado

    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.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Anna Hagen

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  8. The Diplomat Season 1 Episode 7 - Keep Your Enemies Closer
    7.9/10(1880 votes)

    #7 - Keep Your Enemies Closer

    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.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Peter Noah

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  9. The Diplomat Season 1 Episode 8 - The James Bond Clause
    8.6/10(2884 votes)

    #8 - The James Bond Clause

    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.

    Director:Alex Graves

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Cinderella Thing" is the best rated episode of "The Diplomat" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 2686 votes. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones and written by Debora Cahn, it aired on 4/20/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Don't Call It a Kidnapping".