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Beneath the decadence of 1929 Berlin, lies an underworld city of sin. Police investigator Gereon Rath has been transferred from Cologne to the epicenter of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Babylon Berlin Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(1649 votes)

    S1:E1

    In 1929, a freight train traveling from the Soviet Union is hijacked. Meanwhile, Chief Inspector Gereon Rath from Cologne pursues a mission in Berlin.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  2. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(744 votes)

    S3:E5

    Rath, Charlotte and Böhm attend Rot's mysterious event. Nyssen visits Helga, who questions her recent actions. Greta returns to court for sentencing.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  3. Babylon Berlin Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(1229 votes)

    S1:E3

    The freight train arrives in Berlin. Tempers explode in Charlotte's household. Aspiring inspector Jänicke makes use of a surprising skill.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  4. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(884 votes)

    S3:E1

    An associate of the Armenian is released from prison. An act of sabotage kills an actress during filming. Helga secretly visits a doctor, as does Rath.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  5. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(759 votes)

    S3:E4

    Evidence from Krempin's home reveals his and Rot's interest. A neighbor gives Charlotte something her mother left. Gräf accesses the Benda case file.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  6. Babylon Berlin Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.7/10(1089 votes)

    S1:E6

    Rath confesses to a priest -- and later to Wolter. Charlotte charms medical student Rudi into performing a secret autopsy, which uncovers a vital clue.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  7. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(784 votes)

    S3:E2

    Rath hits an unexpected snag while investigating the Benda case, and later tracks down the movie set gaffer. Charlotte is visited by her older sister.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  8. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(765 votes)

    S3:E3

    Wendt finds a way to change Greta's testimony. Nyssen's aide asks bank clients about their stock purchases. A casting call is held to replace Betty.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  9. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(545 votes)

    S4:E3

    In urgent need of money, Charlotte enters a lucrative dance marathon; Councillor Wendt pitches his plans to Nyssen; Rath visits Stennes in prison.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  10. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.7/10(497 votes)

    S4:E7

    As Rath takes part in a risky experiment, a brutal gang war breaks out in Berlin; widow Behnke tries to help Katelbach; Toni finds herself in danger.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  11. Babylon Berlin Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(1174 votes)

    S1:E4

    At the May Day protest, police action spirals out of control. A body is found in a canal. An unsuspecting Svetlana returns to her apartment.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  12. Babylon Berlin Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(1127 votes)

    S1:E5

    Kardakow realizes his first instinct was correct. A photo enlargement yields two leads. Rath and Charlotte get key intel from a colorful character.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  13. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(732 votes)

    S3:E6

    Nazis storm Tempo's office in search of Katelbach. The name list leads Rath to identify the men behind Benda's murder. Charlotte catches Vera in a lie.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  14. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.8/10(716 votes)

    S3:E10

    Desperate to find Weintraub, the police consult a psychic. Toni's job takes an unexpected turn. Moritz's association with Horst puts him in danger.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  15. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(518 votes)

    S4:E4

    Abraham Goldstein arrives in Berlin as the secret organisation White Hand passes a verdict on a criminal; Rath investigates a boxing match.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  16. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(498 votes)

    S4:E5

    Weintraub investigates boxing match betting fraud; Rath confesses to Charlotte, who asks him to find out more about Benni's death.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  17. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.8/10(465 votes)

    S4:E11

    Rath is celebrated for his supposed coup; Charlotte meets a boxer; Stennes plots a coup against Hitler; Goldstein learns the truth about the diamond.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  18. Babylon Berlin Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(1090 votes)

    S1:E7

    Rath's pharmacist gets shady instructions. Rath learns who's behind the train smuggling operation and why, and recalls the last time he saw his brother.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  19. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 9
    7.9/10(1016 votes)

    S2:E1

    A mass grave is found in the woods. Charlotte's sister Toni makes a troubling discovery. A meeting with Homicide leads Rath to a dreadful realization.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  20. Babylon Berlin Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.9/10(740 votes)

    S3:E8

    Litten faces a setback in appealing Greta's conviction. Wendt talks economics with Gen. Seegers's daughter. An unconscious Weintraub is forced to talk.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  21. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(511 votes)

    S4:E6

    Rath brings Moritz to the castle; Charlotte tells a lawyer about the deaths among street children; Goldstein takes drastic measures.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  22. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 11
    8.0/10(936 votes)

    S2:E3

    Trochin transacts his deal with Benda. Moritz snoops in Wolter's cellar. Rath and photographer Gräf gather proof of a secret air force base in Lipetsk.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  23. Babylon Berlin Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 13
    8.0/10(911 votes)

    S2:E5

    Greta witnesses a horrifying scene. In police custody, the Black Reichswehr leaders are visited by a collaborator. Charlotte fights for survival.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten

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  24. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(695 votes)

    S4:E1

    As an SA squad marches through town, Charlotte is called to a crime scene; Nyssen throws a huge party with Helga and makes an important announcement.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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  25. Babylon Berlin Season 4 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.0/10(515 votes)

    S4:E8

    Widow Behnke kicks off her high-stakes rescue plan; Stennes instigates a hall battle in the Moka Efti; Charlotte makes a secret observation.

    Directors:Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
    Writers:Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Khyana El Bitar, Bettine von Borries

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Babylon Berlin". It scored 7.5/10 based on 1649 votes. Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten and written by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, it aired on 10/13/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 5".