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The Best Episodes of Valor

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Valor Season 1 Episode 13 - Costs of War
    7.7/10(109 votes)

    S1:E13

    Season Finale. Nora is ready to confess despite the consequences. Meanwhile, Ian is blindsided by an evil truth.

    Director:Gregory Prange
    Writer:Josh Reims

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  2. Valor Season 1 Episode 10 - Ciphers
    7.5/10(115 votes)

    S1:E10

    Gallo and Thea join forces to try to decode an important message. Feeling disappointed, Col. Haskins considers making a big change.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writer:Anna Fricke

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  3. Valor Season 1 Episode 12 - Oscar Mike
    7.3/10(120 votes)

    S1:E12

    The Shadow Raiders are sent on the mission they’ve been waiting for. Nora and Gallo get separated from their crew and find themselves in a precarious situation. Trapped, everyone fears for their safety.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Caitlin Saunders

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  4. Valor Season 1 Episode 11 - Command & Control
    7.2/10(121 votes)

    S1:E11

    When Col. Haskins chooses Nora’s plan over Gallo’s, the tension between them reaches a boiling point.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writer:Shamar S. White

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  5. Valor Season 1 Episode 5 - Full Battle Rattle
    7.0/10(153 votes)

    S1:E5

    While the team scrambles for a new plan, Gallo puts himself in danger for the sake of the mission. Nora makes a decision that surprises and angers Gallo. Meanwhile, Ian clashes with CIA Deputy Director Magnus. Lastly, Thea realizes she has a lot to prove.

    Director:Alex Pillai
    Writers:Brandon Willer, Bret VandenBos

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  6. Valor Season 1 Episode 6 - I Got Your Six
    7.0/10(143 votes)

    S1:E6

    While Nora prepares to prove herself to Gallo, she also considers confessing the truth to Ian. Jimmy and Crank’s actions have devastating consequences. Meanwhile, a frustrated Jess considers taking matters into her own hands.

    Director:Ruba Nadda
    Writer:Céline Geiger

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  7. Valor Season 1 Episode 7 - Blurred Lines
    6.9/10(142 votes)

    S1:E7

    The Shadow Raiders finally get a lead; Nora makes a shocking discovery and must make a difficult decision; Gallo becomes distraught after receiving bad news; Jess feels more alone than ever.

    Director:Mark Haber
    Writer:April Fitzsimmons

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  8. Valor Season 1 Episode 3 - Soldier Ready
    6.8/10(162 votes)

    S1:E3

    Nora starts relying more and more on vices to help calm her nerves, while searching for the truth about what happened in Somalia. Meanwhile, Ian and CIA officer Thea work together to figure out the next step in the rescue mission.

    Director:Mikael Salomon
    Writer:Anna Fricke

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  9. Valor Season 1 Episode 4 - Zero Visibility
    6.8/10(158 votes)

    S1:E4

    While the Shadow Raiders prepare for the next step in their mission, Nora struggles to get her demons under control. CIA Officer Thea becomes increasingly more involved with the mission, creating even more tension in the group. Meanwhile, Gallo realizes that his relationship with Anna might be putting her in jeopardy.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writer:Josh Reims

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  10. Valor Season 1 Episode 8 - About-Face
    6.8/10(119 votes)

    S1:E8

    Nora and Ian reach a critical point in their relationship. Gallo finds himself wrestling with PTSD. Meanwhile, Jess is forced to make a difficult choice.

    Director:Gregory Prange
    Writer:Casey Fisher

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  11. Valor Season 1 Episode 9 - Stay Frosty
    6.7/10(584 votes)

    S1:E9

    The Shadow Raiders are sent out on a mission which, if successful, could mean a dire outcome for Nora and Gallo. Meanwhile, Jimmy makes a choice that could result in big consequences for both he and Jess.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Kyle Jarrow

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  12. Valor Season 1 Episode 2 - Espirit de Corps
    6.6/10(182 votes)

    S1:E2

    Nora and Gallo, with the secret still hanging over them, seek further information on the escaped prisoner from Somalia and perform a demo mission for Ian’s mother, who is a public figure with great power. Meanwhile, Jess struggles to work through her feelings.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Kyle Jarrow

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  13. Valor Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.2/10(239 votes)

    S1:E1

    When a top-secret mission in Somalia goes awry, only Nora and Gallo return to the states; it's discovered that their missing teammate Jimmy is being held captive by terrorists; Nora and Gallo are determined to rescue him.

    Director:Michael M. Robin
    Writer:Kyle Jarrow

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Best Episodes Summary

"Costs of War" is the best rated episode of "Valor". It scored 7.7/10 based on 109 votes. Directed by Gregory Prange and written by Josh Reims, it aired on 1/29/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ciphers".