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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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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 8 - Challenge
    5.3/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Challenge

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Jeremy Webb

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  2. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    During the early years of the Revolutionary War, a Long Island farmer is recruited to spy on the British army.

    Director:Rupert Wyatt
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 2 - Who by Fire
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Who by Fire

    S1:E2

    To prevent Anna being blamed for the murder of a Royal Officer, Abe must find the culprit; Ben and Caleb interrogate Simcoe.

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  4. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 5 - Epiphany
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Epiphany

    S1:E5

    Celeb and Ben follow mysterious orders; Washington's army crosses into enemy territory.

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  5. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 7 - Mercy Moment Murder Measure
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Mercy Moment Murder Measure

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 4 - Eternity How Long
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Eternity How Long

    S1:E4

    Abe and Richard grapple with orders to dig up gravestones; Ben and Caleb try to get their intelligence to General Washington.

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  8. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 7 - Quarry
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 3 - Benediction
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #8 - 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

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  10. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 4 - Hearts and Minds
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 3 - Of Cabbages and Kings
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Of Cabbages and Kings

    S1:E3

    On the run from the British, Ben is betrayed by his own militia. Abe travels with Richard to New York to spy. Mary confronts Anna.

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  12. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 9 - Against Thy Neighbor
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Against Thy Neighbor

    S1:E9

    Simcoe tries to hunt out the rebel conspirators in Setauket. Ben is sent away on a secret mission.

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  13. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 1 - Thoughts of a Free Man
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 6 - Houses Divided
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Houses Divided

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 2 - Hard Boiled
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 10 - Washington's Spies
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 7 - Valley Forge
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 Episode 1 - Spyhunter General
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Spyhunter General

    S4:E1

    Benedict Arnold rounds up spies in New York. Abe plots to destroy essential British supplies, but he will need his father's help.

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  19. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 6 - Mr. Culpeper
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Mr. Culpeper

    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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  20. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 1 Episode 10 - The Battle of Setauket
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 3 - False Flag
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #20 - False Flag

    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. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 2 Episode 5 - Sealed Fate
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Sealed Fate

    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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  23. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 1 - Valediction
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Valediction

    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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  24. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 5 - Hypocrisy, Fraud, and Tyranny
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 6 - Many Mickles Make a Muckle
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 7 - Judgment
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Judgment

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Challenge" is the worst rated episode of "TURN: Washington's Spies". It scored 5.3/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by LaToya Morgan, it aired on 5/25/2014. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".