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As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must...

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  1. 7.4/10(389 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

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    Harry Palmer is serving as a working-class British sergeant in Berlin as the Cold War rages in the 1960s. Palmer is a sharp and savvy operator, with varied side-hustles that ultimately land him trouble with the law for crimes that could mean an eight-year stretch in a grim English military jail. But spotting Palmer’s potential, and his network in Berlin, an intelligence officer offers him a way to avoid prison by becoming a spy. His first case is The Ipcress File — a dangerous undercover mission on which Palmer must use his links to a man suspected of kidnapping a missing British nuclear scientist.

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    Director:James Watkins
    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.4/10(282 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

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    Harry and Jean arrive in Beirut in hot pursuit of Randall, who is holding Professor Dawson. Meanwhile, Dalby holds a secret rendezvous with Stok, a Russian colonel.

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    Director:James Watkins
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.5/10(267 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

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    Dalby challenges General Cathcart, suspecting American involvement in Dawson's abduction. Harry and Jean head to the Pacific atoll where the neutron bomb is to be tested.

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    Director:James Watkins
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.5/10(246 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

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    Harry is handed over to the Chinese military where he is subjected to a bewildering regime of mental torture. Dalby's love for Dr Lavotchkin takes its toll on his judgement.

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    Director:James Watkins
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.6/10(311 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

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    A bomb explodes under Jean's car and only Harry's quick-thinking saves their lives. Harry spots a suspicious stranger tailing them who is identified as Randall, a former agent.

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    Director:James Watkins
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.7/10(253 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

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    Harry is tormented by what has been planted in his mind as his mission reaches its bloody climax and the stability of the free world is at stake.

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    Director:James Watkins
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "The Ipcress File". It scored 7.4/10 based on 389 votes. Directed by James Watkins and written by N/A, it aired on 3/6/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 3".