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The Best Episodes of Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal Season 1

Every episode of Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal Season 1!

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An immersive look inside Nixon’s inner circle and the schemes that took place behind closed doors by the Committee to Re-Elect the President that would eventually unravel his presidency.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal Season 1 Episode 1 - The Break-in
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    #1 - The Break-in

    S1:E1

    50 years ago the Watergate break-in coverup unraveled Nixon’s presidency. John Dean, former White House Counsel to the President, reveals the real story behind the cover-up and strategic operations orchestrated by Nixon’s inner circle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal Season 1 Episode 2 - The Cover-up Continues
    8.9/10(27 votes)

    #2 - The Cover-up Continues

    S1:E2

    John Dean is pulled deeper into the cover-up of the Watergate break-in. Dean realizes he must convince Nixon to stop lying. Dean makes plans to go public, providing information from which the Nixon administration could never recover.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal Season 1 Episode 3 - The Whistleblower
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    #3 - The Whistleblower

    S1:E3

    As the administration sinks deeper into the Watergate scandal, John Dean juggles to appease all stakeholders; Dean’s fateful April 15, 1973, conversation with Nixon unravels the cover-up plot and culminates in his testimony in front of the Senate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal Season 1 Episode 4 - The Downfall
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #4 - The Downfall

    S1:E4

    The bombshell revelation of Nixon’s White House recording system leads to a battle for audio tapes, which eventually collapse his presidency.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Break-in" is the best rated episode of "Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/5/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Cover-up Continues".