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The Best Episodes of TURN: Washington's Spies

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...

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  1. 9.4/10(538 votes)

    #1 - Trial and Execution

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    S3:E10

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

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  2. 9.3/10(435 votes)

    #2 - Blade on the Feather

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    S3:E9

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

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  3. 9.0/10(468 votes)

    #3 - Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot

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    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.

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  4. 9.0/10(408 votes)

    #4 - Judgment

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    S3:E7

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

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  5. 8.9/10(552 votes)

    #5 - The Battle of Setauket

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    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.

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  6. 8.7/10(473 votes)

    #6 - Hard Boiled

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    S2:E2

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

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  8. 8.7/10(437 votes)

    #7 - Men of Blood

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    S2:E4

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

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  9. 8.7/10(435 votes)

    #8 - Sealed Fate

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    S2:E5

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

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  10. 8.7/10(432 votes)

    #9 - Providence

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    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.

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  11. 8.7/10(415 votes)

    #10 - The Prodigal

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    S2:E9

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

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  12. 8.7/10(410 votes)

    #11 - Cold Murdering Bastards

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    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.

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    Director:Keith Boak
  13. 8.7/10(385 votes)

    #12 - Hypocrisy, Fraud, and Tyranny

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    S3:E5

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

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    Director:Keith Boak
    Writer:Libby Friz
  14. 8.7/10(399 votes)

    #13 - Many Mickles Make a Muckle

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    S3:E6

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

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  15. 8.7/10(377 votes)

    #14 - Mended

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    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.

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  16. 8.6/10(495 votes)

    #15 - Thoughts of a Free Man

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    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.

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  17. 8.6/10(453 votes)

    #16 - Valley Forge

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    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.

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  18. 8.6/10(411 votes)

    #17 - Benediction

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    S3:E3

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

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    Director:Jeremy Webb
  19. 8.6/10(413 votes)

    #18 - Hearts and Minds

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    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.

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  20. 8.5/10(564 votes)

    #19 - Mr. Culpeper

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    S1:E6

    Abe heads to New York and runs into a desperate patriot along the way. Ben is tasked with creating America's first spy ring.

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  21. 8.5/10(442 votes)

    #20 - False Flag

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    S2:E3

    Ben sets a trap to capture a traitor in camp. Richard discovers Abe is conspiring with Major Hewlett. Caleb collides with Robert Rogers.

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  22. 8.5/10(415 votes)

    #21 - Houses Divided

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    S2:E6

    Anna, Ben, and Caleb devise ways of rescuing the abducted Major Hewlett. Mary attempts to motivate Judge Woodhull into action.

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    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:N/A
  23. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Reckoning

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    S4:E9

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

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  24. 8.4/10(521 votes)

    #23 - Mercy Moment Murder Measure

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    S1:E7

    An old threatening presence returns to Setauket, worrying Abe that Anna is no longer protected.

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    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:N/A
  25. 8.4/10(424 votes)

    #24 - Valediction

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    S3:E1

    In the third-season premiere, Abe covers up a murder with an unlikely accomplice. Elsewhere, Benedict Arnold abuses his power as he settles into a new home in Philadelphia.

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  26. 8.3/10(515 votes)

    #25 - Challenge

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    S1:E8

    Anna looks for enemy intelligence at an exclusive gentleman's party against Abe's wishes.

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    Director:Jeremy Webb

Best Episodes Summary

"Trial and Execution" is the best rated episode of "TURN: Washington's Spies". It scored 9.4/10 based on 538 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, "Blade on the Feather".