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The Best Episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1

Every episode of World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1!

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Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 1 - The Beginning
    8.5/10(203 votes)

    #1 - The Beginning

    S1:E1

    In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 2 - Blitz
    8.5/10(187 votes)

    #2 - Blitz

    S1:E2

    After toppling the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany pushes further west. The Allies scramble to support France as Churchill is forced to defend Britain from the skies and FDR rushes to mobilize wartime production.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 3 - Barbarossa
    7.5/10(169 votes)

    #3 - Barbarossa

    S1:E3

    The story of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's massive surprise invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, the largest and costliest land offensive in human history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 4 - Pearl Harbor
    8.3/10(137 votes)

    #4 - Pearl Harbor

    S1:E4

    Exploring WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age and examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt and the human cost of total war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 5 - The War at Sea
    7.0/10(121 votes)

    #5 - The War at Sea

    S1:E5

    Exploring WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age and examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt and the human cost of total war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 6 - Guadalcanal
    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #6 - Guadalcanal

    S1:E6

    United States Marines are given the bloody task of stopping a relentless advance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 7 - Darkness Falls
    7.7/10(112 votes)

    #7 - Darkness Falls

    S1:E7

    Hitler's hateful rhetoric leads to anti-Jewish persecution and ultimately, genocide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 8 - Operation Torch
    8.3/10(86 votes)

    #8 - Operation Torch

    S1:E8

    Thousands of inexperienced U.S. troops face off against the hardened German Afrika Korps.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 9 - Secrets and Lies
    7.0/10(79 votes)

    #9 - Secrets and Lies

    S1:E9

    Behind the fierce frontline clashes of WWII, a hidden battle rages - one of espionage, deception, and codebreaking. In rural England, a group of brilliant academics work to crack Germany's unbreakable Enigma Code and change the course of the war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 10 - Stalingrad
    7.0/10(64 votes)

    #10 - Stalingrad

    S1:E10

    Operation Blue: the German Army fights to take Soviet oil fields and the city of Stalingrad, becoming one of the deadliest battles ever fought and a major turning point on the Eastern Front.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 11 - Italy
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Italy

    S1:E11

    The Allies hope to quickly penetrate the Nazi Reich via Italy but endure a months-long slog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 12 - Battle for the Skies
    0.0/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Battle for the Skies

    S1:E12

    Allied air forces engage in a fierce and costly battle with the Luftwaffe over the skies of Europe.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Beginning" is the best rated episode of "World War II with Tom Hanks" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 203 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/25/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Blitz".