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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!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Cinderella Thing" is the best rated episode of "The Diplomat" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 2106 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".

  • The Cinderella Thing
    7.6/102,106 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Don't Call It a Kidnapping
    7.7/101,790 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Lambs in the Dark
    8.2/101,820 votes

    #3 - 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
    8.0/101,561 votes

    #4 - 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

  • The Dogcatcher
    7.8/101,494 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Some Lusty Tornado
    7.9/101,431 votes

    #6 - 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
    7.9/101,425 votes

    #7 - 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 James Bond Clause
    8.6/102,337 votes

    #8 - 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