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The Best Episodes of Das Boot

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

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An inexperienced U-boat crew has to survive a secret mission and a young German woman is torn between loyalty for her home country and the French resistance in the WWII drama.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Das Boot Season 3 Episode 9 - The Sailor’s Psalm
    8.5/10(215 votes)

    S3:E9

    Klaus Hoffmann pursues the German agent Weiss and discovers valuable information. U-949 is under heavy fire from Swinburne's destroyer - until Commander Buchner dares a manoeuvre.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Das Boot Season 3 Episode 6 - Encircled
    8.1/10(185 votes)

    S3:E6

    Swinburne's destroyer sinks two submarines on the Atlantic, then he hunts U-949. Forster observes a secret meeting between consul Gruber and the American Gardiner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Das Boot Season 3 Episode 10 - A Real Submarine Man
    8.0/10(202 votes)

    S3:E10

    The U-949 reaches Portugal and unloads the gold. When Ehrenberg returns to Kiel, he finds Greta with her husband again. Klaus Hoffmann and Forster reach their goal through blackmail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Das Boot Season 2 Episode 7 - Head to Head
    7.9/10(303 votes)

    S2:E7

    Wrangel catches up with Johannes, leading to a dramatic showdown out in the Atlantic. Hoffmann shows up at Cassandra's place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 7 - Hell
    7.8/10(429 votes)

    S1:E7

    Forster reveals to Simone that U-612 has gone missing. Meanwhile, the resistance endanger the innocent to further their cause.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Johannes W. Betz

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  6. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 8 - Reckoning
    7.8/10(457 votes)

    S1:E8

    The U-boat crew struggle with recent events and what lies ahead. A revelation in La Rochelle infuriates Forster spelling bad news for Simone.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Tony Saint

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  7. Das Boot Season 4 Episode 6 - Nothing Personal
    7.8/10(170 votes)

    S4:E6

    Schulz kills with his own hand for the second time. Klaus Hoffmann realizes that the Allied invasion has long been underway. A man is waiting in Naples with a murder order.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 6 - Against the Clock
    7.7/10(453 votes)

    S1:E6

    Things look bleak for the crew of U-612, as they desperately try to work out their next move. Simone adjusts to her new position between Carla and Forster.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Simon Allen

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  9. Das Boot Season 2 Episode 5 - Shoot to Kill
    7.7/10(300 votes)

    S2:E5

    Keen to impress his superiors, Forster cracks down on Anatole's wayward behaviour. Wrangel finally has his arch rival in sight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Das Boot Season 4 Episode 5 - Point of No Return
    7.7/10(132 votes)

    S4:E5

    After a risky maneuver, the U-330 appears next to a US Navy ship. SS man Koch reveals the identity of the spy “Fidelio”. Hannie tracks down the Lebensborn organization.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 5 - Loyalty
    7.6/10(456 votes)

    S1:E5

    A surprise new arrival takes Greenwood's place, causing a divide. Plus, Carla and Simone grow closer and a resistance fighter arrives at the safe house.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Laura Grace

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  12. Das Boot Season 3 Episode 5 - In Depth
    7.6/10(177 votes)

    S3:E5

    After Wilhelm Hoffmann learned the truth about his son Klaus, he gets into a fight with Hannie. Ehrenberg has to say goodbye to Greta. In Portugal, Forster's plan gets out of hand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Das Boot Season 2 Episode 2 - Inconvenient Alliances
    7.5/10(307 votes)

    S2:E2

    When Johannes' plan emerges, Gluck knows only one man is capable of stopping him. Margot needs help to get the Goldblatts out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Das Boot Season 2 Episode 4 - The Die is Cast
    7.5/10(302 votes)

    S2:E4

    An attempt to get his crew on side has serious consequences for Johannes. Margot finds a vital ally as Forster reaches St. Remy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Das Boot Season 2 Episode 8 - On the Other Hand
    7.5/10(323 votes)

    S2:E8

    Hoffmann struggles to hang on as his chance to escape heads toward US shores. Margot pushes on with her plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Das Boot Season 3 Episode 4 - War By Other Means
    7.5/10(177 votes)

    S3:E4

    While Swinburne sets sail with a technologically upgraded ship, Ehrenberg makes a serious decision in Kiel. Forster has to create a traitor out of the country.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Das Boot Season 3 Episode 7 - The Enemy of My Enemy
    7.5/10(171 votes)

    S3:E7

    U-949 meets a Japanese boat to take over heavy cargo - gold. Wilhelm Hoffmann receives an invitation to Lisbon. Forster betrays Klaus Hoffmann under duress what he knows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Das Boot Season 3 Episode 8 - Fool’s Gold
    7.5/10(169 votes)

    S3:E8

    After a bomb explosion, Forster and Klaus Hoffmann hide with the Portuguese Ines, while Wilhelm Hoffmann arrives in Lisbon. U-949 is heading for their new destination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Das Boot Season 4 Episode 2 - Target Captured
    7.5/10(143 votes)

    S4:E2

    Robert Ehrenberg supports the resistance within the navy and gives Klaus Hoffmann a tip. Bobby Schulz is on his trail. U-949 comes under fire in the Strait of Gibraltar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Das Boot Season 4 Episode 3 - My Brother's Keeper
    7.5/10(140 votes)

    S4:E3

    Commander Buchner reaches the coast of Naples. Klaus Hoffmann is also on his way there. His sister Hannie meets twelve-year-old Hertha.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Das Boot Season 4 Episode 4 - Frontlines
    7.5/10(131 votes)

    S4:E4

    Klaus Hoffmann commands the dilapidated U-330 on a secret dive, but not all men trust him. Hannie wants to take Hertha in. Staff officer Heinrich Gluck has to make a decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Das Boot Season 1 Episode 4 - Doubt
    7.4/10(474 votes)

    S1:E4

    Unity on U-612 has crumbled and Hoffman and Tennstedt's continued conflict could jeopardise the mission. On land, Simone wrestles with a difficult choice.

    Director:Andreas Prochaska
    Writer:Benedikt Röskau

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  23. Das Boot Season 2 Episode 1 - Survival Strategies
    7.4/10(340 votes)

    S2:E1

    Hoffmann struggles to hang on as his chance to escape heads toward US shores. Margot pushes on with her plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Das Boot Season 2 Episode 3 - Sabotage
    7.4/10(290 votes)

    S2:E3

    Tensions build beneath the ocean as Wrangel continues his pursuit of U-822. In New York, Sam takes drastic measures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Das Boot Season 2 Episode 6 - Final Decisions
    7.4/10(285 votes)

    S2:E6

    Johannes and Wrangel try to bring their crews into line. Despite his growing love for Cassandra, Hoffmann seeks an escape route.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Sailor’s Psalm" is the best rated episode of "Das Boot". It scored 8.5/10 based on 215 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Encircled".