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The Best Episodes of Tokyo Vice Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Tokyo Vice Season 1

A first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat following Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who embeds himself into the Tokyo Vice police squad to...

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  1. Background image for Everybody Pays
    8.3/10(1.7k votes)

    #1 - Everybody Pays

    S1:E5

    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.

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    Director:Hikari
    Writer:Adam Stein
  2. Background image for The Information Business
    8.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #2 - The Information Business

    S1:E6

    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.

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  3. Background image for Yoshino
    8.0/10(1.7k votes)

    #3 - Yoshino

    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Alan Poul
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    7.9/10(1.7k votes)

    #4 - I Want It That Way

    S1:E4

    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.

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    7.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - Sometimes They Disappear

    S1:E7

    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.

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    7.8/10(2.3k votes)

    #6 - The Test

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Michael Mann
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    7.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #7 - Read the Air

    S1:E3

    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.

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    7.6/10(1.9k votes)

    #8 - Kishi Kaisei

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Writer:N/A

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Everybody Pays" is the best rated episode of "Tokyo Vice" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1741 votes. Directed by Hikari and written by Adam Stein, it aired on 4/14/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Information Business".