7.8/102,237 votes#1 - The Test
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2022
Hired as Meicho Shimbun’s first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career – and life – on connecting the dots.
Director: Michael Mann
Writer: J.T. Rogers
7.6/101,771 votes#2 - Kishi Kaisei
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2022
As crime boss Tozawa dangerously toes the line between territories, the rival Chihara-Kai scramble to collect dues. Samantha protects another hostess, while Jake witnesses a confrontation that changes everything.
Director: Josef Kubota Wladyka
Writer: N/A
7.8/101,646 votes#3 - Read the Air
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2022
Jake’s persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri – but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.
Director: Josef Kubota Wladyka
Writer: Arthur Phillips
7.9/101,589 votes#4 - I Want It That Way
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2022
As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.
Director: Hikari
Writer: Naomi Hisako Iizuka
8.3/101,671 votes#5 - Everybody Pays
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2022
When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato’s recruitment ends with a devastating lesson in loyalty.
Director: Hikari
Writer: Adam Stein
8.1/101,434 votes#6 - The Information Business
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/2022
An impromptu Yakuza Peace Summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip from Ishida.
Director: Josef Kubota Wladyka
Writer: Jessica Brickman
7.9/101,343 votes#7 - Sometimes They Disappear
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/21/2022
Jake struggles to regain his footing after the botched raid, while Samantha grows increasingly desperate to find Polina. Sato feels the pressure of his elevated standing in Chihari-Kai.
Director: Josef Kubota Wladyka
Writer: Brad Kane
8.0/101,595 votes#8 - Yoshino
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2022
While Samantha risks it all for Polina’s safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss’s men.
Director: Alan Poul
Writer: J.T. Rogers
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Test" is the best rated episode of "Tokyo Vice" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 2237 votes. Directed by Michael Mann and written by J.T. Rogers, it aired on 4/7/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Kishi Kaisei".