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The Best Episodes of The State Within

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The State Within is a six-part British television political thriller serial written and created by Lizzie Mickery and Daniel Percival, broadcast on BBC One from 2 November to 7 December 2006. After a plane explodes over

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The State Within Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    8.2/10(65 votes)

    #1 - Part 4

    S1:E4

    Brydon and Jane are unable to stop Luke's execution. Luke, however, leaves evidence that may lead to the biggest political scandal in history.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The State Within Season 1 Episode 6 - Part 6
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    #2 - Part 6

    S1:E6

    Brydon works to uncover and expose the conspiracy that is propelling the United States to war with Tyrgyztan.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The State Within Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    8.0/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Part 3

    S1:E3

    Jane must stop Luke's execution by convincing the pardon's board that their case against him is weak. Meanwhile, Gary Pritchard and his group of mercenaries target a 737.

    Director:Michael Offer
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The State Within Season 1 Episode 5 - Part 5
    8.0/10(59 votes)

    #4 - Part 5

    S1:E5

    Brydon is asked to resign after Eshan is assassinated. While the US comes closer to declaring war against Tyrgyztan, he's convinced that there's a conspiracy.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The State Within Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.8/10(82 votes)

    #5 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    When the governor of Virginia detains British Muslims, Brydon offers them sanctuary at the British embassy.

    Director:Michael Offer
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The State Within Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.7/10(88 votes)

    #6 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    After British terrorists blow up an American passenger airliner, ambassador Mark Brydon must do his best to repair relations between the US and UK.

    Director:Michael Offer
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 4" is the best rated episode of "The State Within". It scored 8.2/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Daniel Percival and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/23/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 6".