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The story of New York farmer, Abe Woodhull, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring, an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in America’s fight for

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    TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 10 - Trial and Execution
    9.5/10(563 votes)

    #1 - Trial and Execution

    S3:E10

    The captured spies on both sides of the war head to the gallows. Benedict Arnold demands glory revenge.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Craig Silverstein

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  2. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 10 - Washington's Spies
    9.4/10(532 votes)

    #2 - Washington's Spies

    S4:E10

    The fate of the Culper Ring is revealed; the American War of Independence comes to an end; a settling of accounts between shadows and spies; America struggles to begin.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writers:Craig Silverstein, Michael Taylor

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  3. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 9 - Blade on the Feather
    9.3/10(452 votes)

    #3 - Blade on the Feather

    S3:E9

    Benedict Arnold plots to give West Point to the British. Andre negotiates for Peggy. Abe plots a revolt in Setauket.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Alexander Rose

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  4. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 8 - Belly of the Beast
    9.2/10(367 votes)

    #4 - Belly of the Beast

    S4:E8

    Abe and Simcoe settle their score; Ben appeals to Gen. Washington; Townsend risks everything while Caleb seeks redemption.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Mitchell Akselrad

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  5. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 3 - Blood for Blood
    9.1/10(386 votes)

    #5 - Blood for Blood

    S4:E3

    Abe's scheme to rescue Caleb turns deadly. Anna faces a difficult decision. Arnold suspects Peggy is keeping a secret from him.

    Director:Keith Boak
    Writer:Scott Gunnison Miller

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  6. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 10 - Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot
    9.0/10(493 votes)

    #6 - Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot

    S2:E10

    Abe plots to assassinate Major Hewlett, then receives a proposition from an unlikely ally. Ben fights at the Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778). Benedict Arnold continues to covet Peggy Shippen.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Craig Silverstein

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  7. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 7 - Judgment
    9.0/10(426 votes)

    #7 - Judgment

    S3:E7

    Mary attempts to kill Simcoe by herself. Benedict Arnold defends himself in his court-martial. Ben reunites with his savior.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Scott Gunnison Miller

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  8. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 10 - The Battle of Setauket
    8.9/10(594 votes)

    #8 - The Battle of Setauket

    S1:E10

    Mary struggles when she realizes that Abe is a spy working for the other side. Ben and Caleb hope to save Patriot families when they carry out a raid on Setauket.

    Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
    Writer:Craig Silverstein

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  9. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 6 - Our Man in New York
    8.9/10(352 votes)

    #9 - Our Man in New York

    S4:E6

    The plot to kidnap Benedict Arnold is hatched; Peggy learns Cicero's secret; Washington and the French clash over strategy.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Alexander Rose

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  10. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 6 - Many Mickles Make a Muckle
    8.8/10(421 votes)

    #10 - Many Mickles Make a Muckle

    S3:E6

    Washington goes to Benedict Arnold's Philadelphia ball. Abe tries to stop Rogers from reaching Townsend. Old friends and enemies collide.

    Director:Marvin V. Rush
    Writer:Mitchell Akselrad

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  11. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 7 - Quarry
    8.8/10(349 votes)

    #11 - Quarry

    S4:E7

    Ben's plan to kidnap Benedict Arnold conflicts with Abe's plan to kill Simcoe; changing loyalties turn enemies into allies.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Libby Friz

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  12. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 2 - Hard Boiled
    8.7/10(501 votes)

    #12 - Hard Boiled

    S2:E2

    Abe gathers intelligence in New York. Simcoe escapes his punishment. John André attends a ball in Philadelphia and meets Peggy Shippen.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  13. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 5 - Sealed Fate
    8.7/10(463 votes)

    #13 - Sealed Fate

    S2:E5

    Abe makes one last effort to recruit a spy inside New York. Ben must determine who is a double agent.

    Director:Keith Boak
    Writer:Mitchell Akselrad

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  14. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 8 - Providence
    8.7/10(458 votes)

    #14 - Providence

    S2:E8

    The French join the fray. Caleb makes an uncomfortable trip and Abe makes an even more uncomfortable choice. Robert Rodgers finds himself unexpectedly unemployed.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Andrew Colville

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  15. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 9 - The Prodigal
    8.7/10(439 votes)

    #15 - The Prodigal

    S2:E9

    Abe returns from prison with critical intel. Tensions rise between Hewlett and Simcoe. Arnold rescues Peggy from a rebel mob.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  16. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 2 - Cold Murdering Bastards
    8.7/10(432 votes)

    #16 - Cold Murdering Bastards

    S3:E2

    Anna tries to save the ring after Abe's cover is blown. Benedict Arnold seeks Washington's help against charges of treason. Townsend sends a signal.

    Director:Keith Boak
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  17. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 5 - Hypocrisy, Fraud, and Tyranny
    8.7/10(405 votes)

    #17 - Hypocrisy, Fraud, and Tyranny

    S3:E5

    Townsend uncovers a British counterfeiting operation. Rogers threatens to destroy Abe's spying ring. Simcoe threatens Richard.

    Director:Keith Boak
    Writer:Libby Friz

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  18. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 8 - Mended
    8.7/10(393 votes)

    #18 - Mended

    S3:E8

    The Culper Ring is resurrected in time to save Washington's army. Simcoe terrorizes Setauket as he hunts for Rogers. Anna infiltrates New York.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writer:Andrew Colville

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  19. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 2 - The Black Hole of Calcutta
    8.7/10(357 votes)

    #19 - The Black Hole of Calcutta

    S4:E2

    When one of the Culper Ring members is captured, Arnold seeks to interrogate him - with the help of a ruthless Colonel Simcoe.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  20. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 9 - Reckoning
    8.7/10(378 votes)

    #20 - Reckoning

    S4:E9

    Washington heads south to lay siege on Yorktown; Abe volunteers for the Continental Army; Peggy goes into labor.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:LaToya Morgan

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  21. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 1 - Thoughts of a Free Man
    8.6/10(534 votes)

    #21 - Thoughts of a Free Man

    S2:E1

    A spy in London sends an urgent message to America. Mary impedes Abe's attempt to restart the spy ring. Benedict Arnold arrives in camp.

    Director:Gary Fleder
    Writer:Craig Silverstein

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  22. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 4 - Men of Blood
    8.6/10(465 votes)

    #22 - Men of Blood

    S2:E4

    Abe tries to recruit a new agent; Caleb and Rogers race to hunt down intelligence from London; Andre's history is exposed.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writer:Alexander Rose

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  23. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 7 - Valley Forge
    8.6/10(481 votes)

    #23 - Valley Forge

    S2:E7

    George Washington teeters on the edge of madness. Abe and Hewlett endure great hardships at the hands of their respective captors, though the latter's ends unexpectedly.

    Director:Kimberly Peirce
    Writer:Aïda Mashaka Croal

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  24. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 3 - Benediction
    8.6/10(433 votes)

    #24 - Benediction

    S3:E3

    Peggy gets Benedict Arnold to contact the British. Caleb plans an ambush for Simcoe. Anna tries to save Major Hewlett.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:LaToya Morgan

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  25. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 4 - Hearts and Minds
    8.6/10(436 votes)

    #25 - Hearts and Minds

    S3:E4

    Ben is rescued by a mysterious woman. Abe tries to stop Anna from marrying Hewlett. Arnold begins negotiations with the British. Andre betrays Peggy.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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Best Episodes Summary

"Trial and Execution" is the best rated episode of "TURN: Washington's Spies". It scored 9.5/10 based on 563 votes. Directed by Andrew McCarthy and written by Craig Silverstein, it aired on 6/27/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Washington's Spies".