The Best Episodes of Tokyo Vice Season 1
Every episode of Tokyo Vice Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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 reveal corruption. Based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction book of the same name.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Tokyo Vice" season 1 is "The Test", rated 7.8/10 from 2209 user votes. It was directed by Michael Mann and written by J.T. Rogers. "The Test" aired on 4/7/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Kishi Kaisei".
7.8/10 2,209 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
7.6/10 1,749 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
7.8/10 1,622 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
7.9/10 1,566 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
8.3/10 1,647 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
8.1/10 1,414 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
7.9/10 1,323 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
8.0/10 1,573 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