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In the 1960s, Israeli clerk-turned-secret agent Eli Cohen goes deep undercover inside Syria on a perilous, years-long mission to spy for Mossad.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Spy Season 1 Episode 6 - Home
    8.0/10(1202 votes)

    #1 - Home

    S1:E6

    While Israel prepares to strike a Syrian target identified by Eli, suspicion closes in around him. Retaliation is swift -- and ruthless.

    Director:Gideon Raff
    Writers:Gideon Raff, Max Perry

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  2. The Spy Season 1 Episode 5 - Fish Gotta Swim
    7.7/10(1155 votes)

    #2 - Fish Gotta Swim

    S1:E5

    After a bloody coup, Eli insinuates himself closer to the center of Syrian power. But the emotional demands of the job take a severe toll.

    Director:Gideon Raff
    Writers:Gideon Raff, Max Perry

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  3. The Spy Season 1 Episode 4 - The Odd Couples
    7.6/10(1166 votes)

    #3 - The Odd Couples

    S1:E4

    Eli's mission takes a dangerous turn as he tries to report on a secret military installation. Back home, Nadia struggles to raise the children alone.

    Director:Gideon Raff
    Writers:Gideon Raff, Max Perry

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  4. The Spy Season 1 Episode 3 - Alone in Damascus
    7.5/10(1225 votes)

    #4 - Alone in Damascus

    S1:E3

    Eli makes an influential ally. Though early operations in Damascus quickly bear fruit, Dan fears Eli's bold methods will get him killed.

    Director:Gideon Raff
    Writer:Gideon Raff

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  5. The Spy Season 1 Episode 1 - The Immigrant
    7.3/10(1481 votes)

    #5 - The Immigrant

    S1:E1

    Desperate to get an agent inside Syria, Mossad recruits Egyptian-born Eli and puts him through a crash course in spycraft.

    Director:Gideon Raff
    Writer:Gideon Raff

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  6. The Spy Season 1 Episode 2 - What's New, Buenos Aires?
    7.3/10(1295 votes)

    #6 - What's New, Buenos Aires?

    S1:E2

    Solidifying his cover identity in Buenos Aires, Eli makes a serendipitous connection. But his fervor puts the entire mission in jeopardy.

    Director:Gideon Raff
    Writer:Gideon Raff

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Best Episodes Summary

"Home" is the best rated episode of "The Spy". It scored 8/10 based on 1202 votes. Directed by Gideon Raff and written by Gideon Raff, Max Perry, it aired on 9/6/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fish Gotta Swim".