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The Best Episodes of The Hack

Every episode of The Hack ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Hack!

Binge this in 5h 44m•Peaking at 8.8/10

Set between 2002 and 2012, the drama deftly interweaves two real life stories, the uncovering of phone hacking at the News of the World, and running parallel, the investigation into the unsolved murder of private

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Hack Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.8/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Following a tip-off, journalist Nick Davies investigates reports of endemic phone hacking at Rupert Murdoch's News of the World.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hack Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    2002: DCS Dave Cook takes on the most-investigated unsolved murder in the Metropolitan Police's history and uncovers worrying links to Fleet Street.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hack Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Nick fights to protect his editor and his newspaper from a Fleet Street backlash as he forms new alliances and comes into conflict with Scotland Yard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hack Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    DCS Dave Cook is forced to work with an unlikely ally when he is drawn back into the Daniel Morgan investigation after a new witness comes forward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hack Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Nick teams up with the New York Times as Andy Coulson lands in Downing Street, and Dave Cook is challenged in court over the Morgan investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hack Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Dave finds strength from a surprising new ally, and Nick is drawn back into the fight and discovers new information that could change things completely.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Hack Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Nick, Dave and their allies face troubling new threats as the hacking scandal explodes and Rupert Murdoch faces Parliament.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Hack". It scored 8.8/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2025. This episode scored 8.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".