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The Best Episodes of The Recruit Season 1

Every episode of The Recruit Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Recruit Season 1!

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Recruited out of law school by the CIA, a daredevil young attorney leaps unprepared into the dangerous world of international espionage.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Recruit Season 1 Episode 1 - I.N.A.S.I.A.L.
    7.3/10(1710 votes)

    #1 - I.N.A.S.I.A.L.

    S1:E1

    Thrown into the deep end during his first week at the CIA, rookie lawyer Owen Hendricks quickly gets in over his head when he uncovers a possible threat.

    Director:Doug Liman
    Writer:Alexi Hawley

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  2. The Recruit Season 1 Episode 2 - N.L.T.S.Y.P.
    7.5/10(1397 votes)

    #2 - N.L.T.S.Y.P.

    S1:E2

    While scrambling to learn how to navigate the high-stakes world of international espionage, Owen attempts to track down classified information on Max.

    Director:Doug Liman
    Writer:Alexi Hawley

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  3. The Recruit Season 1 Episode 3 - Y.D.E.K.W.Y.D.
    7.7/10(1292 votes)

    #3 - Y.D.E.K.W.Y.D.

    S1:E3

    Owen's crash course in CIA protocols continues as he negotiates with Max, goes on a date with a co-worker and contends with a hostile agency employee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Recruit Season 1 Episode 4 - I.Y.D.I.A.A.C.
    7.6/10(1217 votes)

    #4 - I.Y.D.I.A.A.C.

    S1:E4

    When a major snag jeopardizes Max's case, Owen races to find a legal loophole — and urges her not to take matters into her own ruthless hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Recruit Season 1 Episode 5 - T.S.L.A.Y.P.
    7.5/10(1166 votes)

    #5 - T.S.L.A.Y.P.

    S1:E5

    Owen's plan to move on from Max suffers a setback when he's ordered back to Phoenix, where credit cards and prying eyes cause problems at work and home.

    Directors:Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Recruit Season 1 Episode 6 - I.C.I.N.C.
    7.7/10(1162 votes)

    #6 - I.C.I.N.C.

    S1:E6

    On the heels of his risky negotiations on Max's behalf, Owen faces uncomfortable questions from his colleagues — and friends — about their connection.

    Directors:Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Recruit Season 1 Episode 7 - I.M.F.T.B.S.
    7.9/10(1213 votes)

    #7 - I.M.F.T.B.S.

    S1:E7

    A mission to Geneva to retrieve assets from a Swiss bank account spirals into chaos for Owen and Max, while Hannah's mom pressures her for information.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Recruit Season 1 Episode 8 - W.T.F.I.O.H.
    7.9/10(1501 votes)

    #8 - W.T.F.I.O.H.

    S1:E8

    The mission with Max takes a dangerous turn as complications arise, bullets fly — and Owen's personal and professional lives collide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I.N.A.S.I.A.L." is the best rated episode of "The Recruit" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1710 votes. Directed by Doug Liman and written by Alexi Hawley, it aired on 12/16/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "N.L.T.S.Y.P.".