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The Worst Episodes of The Diplomat

Every episode of The Diplomat ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:Netflix

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Cinderella Thing" is the worst rated episode of "The Diplomat". It scored 7.6/10 based on 1967 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".

  • The Cinderella Thing
    7.6/101,967 votes
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    #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
    7.7/101,670 votes
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    #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

  • The Dogcatcher
    7.8/101,401 votes
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    #3 - 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
    7.9/101,334 votes
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    #4 - 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
    7.9/101,320 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • When a Stranger Calls
    7.9/10453 votes
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    #6 - When a Stranger Calls

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2024

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

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: N/A

  • He Bought a Hat
    8.0/101,465 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • St. Paul's
    8.0/10366 votes
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    #8 - St. Paul's

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/31/2024

    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.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: Peter Ackerman

  • The Ides of March
    8.0/10317 votes
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    #9 - The Ides of March

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2024

    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.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Peter Noah

  • Lambs in the Dark
    8.2/101,698 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • The Other Army
    8.4/10315 votes
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    #11 - The Other Army

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2024

    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.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: N/A

  • The James Bond Clause
    8.6/102,198 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Our Lady of Immaculate Deception
    8.6/10326 votes
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    #13 - Our Lady of Immaculate Deception

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2024

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

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: Anna Hagen

  • Dreadnought
    9.0/10517 votes
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    #14 - Dreadnought

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2024

    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.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: Debora Cahn