The Best Episodes of The Diplomat Season 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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