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The Best Episodes of Valor

Every episode of Valor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Valor!

The boundaries between military discipline and human desire are tested on a U.S. Army base that houses an elite unit of helicopter pilots trained to...
Genre:Drama
Network:The CW

Best Episodes Summary

"Costs of War" is the best rated episode of "Valor". It scored 7.7/10 based on 104 votes. Directed by Gregory Prange and written by Josh Reims, it aired on 1/29/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Oscar Mike".

  • Costs of War
    7.7/10104 votes
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    #1 - Costs of War

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2018

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

    Director: Gregory Prange

    Writer: Josh Reims

  • Oscar Mike
    7.6/10114 votes
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    #2 - Oscar Mike

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2018

    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

  • Ciphers
    7.5/10110 votes
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    #3 - Ciphers

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/1/2018

    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

  • About-Face
    7.2/10113 votes
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    #4 - About-Face

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2017

    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

  • Command & Control
    7.2/10116 votes
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    #5 - Command & Control

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2018

    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

  • Full Battle Rattle
    7.0/10144 votes
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    #6 - Full Battle Rattle

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2017

    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

    Writer: Bret VandenBos, Brandon Willer

  • I Got Your Six
    7.0/10137 votes
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    #7 - I Got Your Six

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2017

    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

  • Blurred Lines
    6.9/10136 votes
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    #8 - Blurred Lines

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2017

    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

  • Soldier Ready
    6.8/10154 votes
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    #9 - Soldier Ready

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2017

    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

  • Zero Visibility
    6.8/10149 votes
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    #10 - Zero Visibility

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2017

    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

  • Stay Frosty
    6.7/10579 votes
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    #11 - Stay Frosty

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2017

    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

  • Espirit de Corps
    6.6/10172 votes
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    #12 - Espirit de Corps

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2017

    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

  • Pilot
    6.2/10229 votes
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    #13 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2017

    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