A fledgling lawyer at the CIA that becomes enmeshed in dangerous international power politics when a former asset threatens to expose the nature of her long-term relationship with the agency unless they exonerate her of a serious crime.
The worst episode of "The Recruit" is "I.N.A.S.I.A.L.", rated 7.3/10 from 1232 user votes. It was directed by Doug Liman and written by Alexi Hawley. "I.N.A.S.I.A.L." aired on 12/16/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "N.L.T.S.Y.P.".
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
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
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.
Director: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
Writer: N/A
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
On the heels of his risky negotiations on Max's behalf, Owen faces uncomfortable questions from his colleagues — and friends — about their connection.
Director: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
Writer: N/A
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The mission with Max takes a dangerous turn as complications arise, bullets fly — and Owen's personal and professional lives collide.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A