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The Best Episodes of The Long Road Home

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Relive a heroic fight for survival during the Iraq War, when the 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood was ferociously ambushed on April 4, 2004, in Sadr City, Baghdad — a day that came to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Long Road Home Season 1 Episode 5 - A City Called Heaven
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - A City Called Heaven

    S1:E5

    Tomas Young learns about the realities of war, beginning a lifelong struggle through which he’ll touch countless lives.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Long Road Home Season 1 Episode 1 - Black Sunday
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Black Sunday

    S1:E1

    The First Cavalry Division launches a rescue mission when one of their platoons is ambushed by thousands of enemy insurgents in Baghdad. As news breaks, the lives of the soldiers' families at Fort Hood are thrown into chaos and uncertainty.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Long Road Home Season 1 Episode 2 - Into the Unknown
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Into the Unknown

    S1:E2

    Denomy leads the first rescue into Sadr City under heavy fire. It’s clear the locals have been preparing for this ambush for weeks.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Long Road Home Season 1 Episode 3 - In the Valley of Death
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    #4 - In the Valley of Death

    S1:E3

    Before Staff Sgt. Robert Miltenberger’s deployment, he is overcome by a strong premonition that he will die in Iraq.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Long Road Home Season 1 Episode 4 - The Choice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Choice

    S1:E4

    Jassim’s troubled past is revealed and his allegiances tested. Aguero is forced to make a choice that scars his platoon for the rest of their lives.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Long Road Home Season 1 Episode 6 - Abandon Hope
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Abandon Hope

    S1:E6

    With a diminishing supply of ammunition, Bourquin struggles to signal helicopters in a desperate attempt to get the men out alive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Long Road Home Season 1 Episode 7 - Always Dream of Me
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    #7 - Always Dream of Me

    S1:E7

    The rescuers finally punch through to the stranded platoon, but the battle hasn’t finished taking its toll, both in Sadr City and at Fort Hood.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"A City Called Heaven" is the best rated episode of "The Long Road Home". It scored 2/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Phil Abraham and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/5/2017. This episode scored 2.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Black Sunday".