The Best Episodes of Tokyo Vice Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(2500 votes)

   #1 - The Test

   S1:E14/7/2022

   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

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   Director:Michael Mann

   Writer:J.T. Rogers
2. 

   7.6/10(1979 votes)

   #2 - Kishi Kaisei

   S1:E24/7/2022

   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:Karl Taro Greenfeld

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   Director:Josef Kubota Wladyka

   Writer:Karl Taro Greenfeld
3. 

   7.8/10(1837 votes)

   #3 - Read the Air

   S1:E34/7/2022

   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

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   Director:Josef Kubota Wladyka

   Writer:Arthur Phillips
4. 

   7.9/10(1778 votes)

   #4 - I Want It That Way

   S1:E44/14/2022

   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 Iizuka

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   Director:Hikari

   Writer:Naomi Iizuka
5. 

   8.3/10(1861 votes)

   #5 - Everybody Pays

   S1:E54/14/2022

   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

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   Director:Hikari

   Writer:Adam Stein
6. 

   8.1/10(1611 votes)

   #6 - The Information Business

   S1:E64/21/2022

   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

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   Director:Josef Kubota Wladyka

   Writer:Jessica Brickman
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7. 

   7.9/10(1515 votes)

   #7 - Sometimes They Disappear

   S1:E74/21/2022

   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 Caleb Kane

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   Director:Josef Kubota Wladyka

   Writer:Brad Caleb Kane
8. 

   8.0/10(1792 votes)

   #8 - Yoshino

   S1:E84/28/2022

   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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   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:J.T. Rogers