The Best Episodes Written By Ron Nyswaner

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(5 votes)

   #1 - White Nights

   S1:E712/10/2023

   After a family tragedy, Hawk has exiled himself to Fire Island where he drinks himself to death. In 1979, Tim visits Hawk to console him and things take a dark turn. Meanwhile, Marcus and Frankie are drawn into the explosion of gay rage prompted by the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial.

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   9.3/10(10 votes)

   #2 - Hit Me

   S1:E311/12/2023

   Hawk and Tim go on a road trip that turns quickly sour. Marcus and Frankie’s encounter with a racist bouncer nearly tears them apart. In 1980s San Francisco, Tim withholds forgiveness.

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   8.3/10(16 votes)

   #3 - Species Jump

   S7:E63/18/2018

   Saul consults an expert on Russia and a data scientist. Sen. Paley subpoenas Simone, whose testimony has Carrie re-examining her entire investigation.

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   8.2/10(63 votes)

   #4 - You're Wonderful

   S1:E110/29/2023

   In 1950’s Washington, Hawkins Fuller is a WWII veteran moving up the ladder at the State Department when he meets religious Tim Laughlin. In 1986, married Hawk receives a mysterious package.

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   8.0/10(26 votes)

   #5 - America First

   S6:E124/9/2017

   Dar uses strong-arm tactics to find out who's behind the Toxic Soldier blog. A phone tip sends Carrie and Quinn scrambling to save Keane's life.

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   7.8/10(18 votes)

   #6 - Bucky Fuckin' Dent

   S1:E119/15/2013

   Bunchy has a violent encounter. Ray is called to handle a crisis at Terry's club. Ray meets with Ezra. The police question Mickey about a recent murder. Ray sends Avi to protect Abby and the kids from Sully.

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   7.8/10(23 votes)

   #7 - Twerk

   S1:E37/14/2013

   Mickey spends time with Bunchy and Terry. Ray "buys" a talented hip-hop artist for his rapper neighbor. Ray's mentor, Ezra Goldman, holds a fundraiser in honor of his late wife, but he's haunted by the sins of his past. Meanwhile, Mickey is approached by an FBI agent.

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   7.8/10(16 votes)

   #8 - Rodef

   S2:E119/21/2014

   Ray prepares in case he's arrested. Mickey's heist doesn't go as planned.

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   7.6/10(24 votes)

   #9 - Imminent Risk

   S6:E73/5/2017

   Carrie gets a troubling call from Franny's school. Dar plots to prevent Javadi from reporting his findings to Saul. Quinn learns he's part of a deal.

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    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #10 - All About Allison

    S5:E811/22/2015

    Carrie arranges a secret meeting with Allison. Flashbacks reveal the events that led to Allison's current duplicity and their connection to Carrie.

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11. 

    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Why Is This Night Different?

    S5:E410/25/2015

    Quinn forces Carrie to take a necessary but painful next step. Numan learns of his partner's plan. Saul and Allison offer a deal difficult to refuse.

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12. 

    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Standoff

    S7:E32/25/2018

    At O'Keefe's hideout, Saul begins negotiations. Carrie learns who the woman caught on camera is. Wellington issues a command behind Keane's back.

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13. 

    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Clarity

    S7:E104/15/2018

    Russia expert Sandy tells Saul she suspects Simone is still alive. Carrie faces Maggie in court. Keane's future rests in the vice president's hands.

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14. 

    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #14 - The Covenant

    S6:E31/29/2017

    Carrie's meeting with Saad has grave repercussions for Sekou. In Abu Dhabi, Saul interrogates Nafisi for proof of an Iran-North Korea arms deal.

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    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #15 - A False Glimmer

    S5:E1212/20/2015

    Carrie begs a conflicted Qasim for help. Saul presses hard on Ivan in order to find Allison. Carrie reunites with Jonas and later gets two offers.

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    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Irish Spring

    S2:E58/10/2014

    Ray gets compromising information on Cochran, who is interrogating Mickey. Meanwhile, Abby tries to have fun with her prospective Trousdale neighbors and gets closer to Jim, her cop friend; Marvin gives Bridget an earring and takes her to a party; and Ray brings Conor to apologize to Alex.

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