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The Best Episodes of The Iris Affair

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

Binge this in 6h 28m•Peaking at 7.2/10

A rootless genius, Iris Nixon, steals an enigmatic code from a charming philanthropist and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 3 - Joy Ride
    7.2/10(120 votes)

    #1 - Joy Ride

    S1:E3

    As Joy is captured, Iris seeks Teo's help. Iris and Joy enter uncharted territory, leading to a showdown with Cameron.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 5 - Ex Nihilo
    7.0/10(110 votes)

    #2 - Ex Nihilo

    S1:E5

    Iris uses her wits to get out of a corner and enlist policewoman Nico. Joy meets the mysterious genius, Jensen Lind.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 1 - Charlie Big Potatoes
    6.8/10(163 votes)

    #3 - Charlie Big Potatoes

    S1:E1

    Master codebreaker Iris Nixon, once employed by charming entrepreneur Cameron Beck, is on the run in Sardinia - but her cover is blown.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 2 - More than Zero, Less than One
    6.8/10(121 votes)

    #4 - More than Zero, Less than One

    S1:E2

    With police and corrupt agents from Rome closing in, Iris blackmails local cop Teo in a bid for escape.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 6 - The Oblivion Suite
    6.8/10(100 votes)

    #5 - The Oblivion Suite

    S1:E6

    Iris devises a bold plan to save Joy, meets Cameron again, and must escape with Alfie and Nico.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Ian Scott McCullough

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  6. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 7 - Two Seconds To Midnight
    6.8/10(98 votes)

    #6 - Two Seconds To Midnight

    S1:E7

    Devastated by a setback, Iris makes a stand. Cameron's benefactor steps up control of his project.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 4 - Collider
    6.7/10(108 votes)

    #7 - Collider

    S1:E4

    Iris is stripped of everything she's built. She escapes the island and contacts online conspiracy theorist Alfie.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 8 - Charlie Says
    6.4/10(104 votes)

    #8 - Charlie Says

    S1:E8

    Iris makes a potentially suicidal return to Caliburn, seeking answers. A final showdown between Iris, Cameron, Joy and Jensen exposes the terrifying true purpose of the device.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Joy Ride" is the best rated episode of "The Iris Affair". It scored 7.2/10 based on 120 votes. Directed by Terry McDonough and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ex Nihilo".