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The Best Episodes of The Winds of War

Every episode of The Winds of War ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Winds of War!

Set against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor "Pug" Henry is a career naval...
Genres:War & PoliticsDrama
Network:ABC

Best Episodes Summary

"The Winds Rise" is the best rated episode of "The Winds of War". It scored 7.9/10 based on 202 votes. Directed by Dan Curtis and written by N/A, it aired on 2/6/1983. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Defiance".

  • The Winds Rise
    7.9/10202 votes
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    #1 - The Winds Rise

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/1983

    The beginning of the tale of the Henry clan as they see the start of WWII from different areas. Victor and Rhoda are on their way to Pug's diplomatic posting to Berlin, while Byron ends up in Sienna, Italy.

    Director: Dan Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • Defiance
    7.9/10143 votes
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    #2 - Defiance

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/1983

    The bombing of London as seen by Victor Henry. Victor is given the opportunity to fly as an observer with a bomber group destined to bomb Berlin.

    Director: Dan Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • Changing of The Guard
    7.9/10140 votes
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    #3 - Changing of The Guard

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/1983

    Henry finally gets orders to his Battleship command, while Rhoda and Palmer get closer; Natalie and Aaron are increasingly being hemmed in by the authorities in Italy, while Natalie desperately seeks a way out.

    Director: Dan Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • Cataclysm
    7.8/10144 votes
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    #4 - Cataclysm

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/1983

    With the invasion of Poland complete, the beginning of WWII as seen from the eyes of the Henry clan.

    Director: Dan Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • Into the Maelstrom
    7.8/10145 votes
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    #5 - Into the Maelstrom

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/1983

    Pug undertakes travel around the world to take command of his battleship at Pearl Harbor, where he is due on Dec 10th, 1941; Byron is increasingly worried about Natalie's situation.

    Director: Dan Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • The Storm Breaks
    7.7/10165 votes
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    #6 - The Storm Breaks

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/1983

    As WWII begins, Byron Henry and Natalie Jastrow are stuck behind enemy lines, and an insightful memo brings Pug Henry to the attention of FDR

    Director: Dan Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • Of Love and War
    7.5/10140 votes
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    #7 - Of Love and War

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/1983

    Byron and Natalie get married, Pug leaves Germany for good and Rhoda gets closer to Palmer Kirby.

    Director: Dan Curtis

    Writer: N/A