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The Worst 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...
  1. 7.6/10(2.3k votes)

    #1 - The Cinderella Thing

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    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. 7.7/10(2.0k votes)

    #2 - Don't Call It a Kidnapping

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    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. 7.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #3 - 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
  4. 7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #4 - 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
  5. 7.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - The Ides of March

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    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.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Peter Noah
  6. 7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - 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
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  8. 7.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #7 - When a Stranger Calls

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    S2:E1

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

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    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #8 - St. Paul's

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    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.

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  10. 8.0/10(1.7k votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 8.2/10(2.0k votes)

    #10 - Lambs in the Dark

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    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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  12. 8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #11 - The Other Army

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    S2:E4

    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.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #12 - Our Lady of Immaculate Deception

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    S2:E5

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

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    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Anna Hagen
  14. 8.6/10(2.6k votes)

    #13 - 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
  15. 8.8/10(1.9k votes)

    #14 - Dreadnought

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    S2:E6

    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.

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    Director:Alex Graves

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Cinderella Thing" is the worst rated episode of "The Diplomat". It scored 7.6/10 based on 2310 votes. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones and written by Debora Cahn, it aired on 4/20/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Don't Call It a Kidnapping".