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The Best Episodes of Fauda

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

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A top Israeli agent comes out of retirement to hunt for a Palestinian militant he thought he'd killed, setting a chaotic chain of events into motion.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fauda Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    9.5/10(734 votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    Continuation of the events of October 7. Hagit, Yosef, and the children try to escape from the house infested with terrorists, while Doron, Steve, and Eli are on their way to rescue them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Fauda Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    9.4/10(736 votes)

    #2 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    Back to October 7. We are introduced for the first time to the horrific events that shook the lives of Eli, Doron, Steve, and the entire country.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Fauda Season 4 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.5/10(759 votes)

    #3 - Episode 12

    S4:E12

    Omar's funeral in Jenin provides a morbid opportunity for Shin Bet as they pursue Adel, sending Doron and his teammates into danger once again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fauda Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.5/10(389 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    Eli and Doron set out to capture another terrorist from the cell in Nahuba. Steve unexpectedly joins them and brings up the lingering tensions between him and Doron from that cursed day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Fauda Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.4/10(643 votes)

    #5 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    With Doron grieving a loss, Shirin faces tough questions and the team carries out a rogue operation to get answers. Nidal sends Maher on a mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Fauda Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.4/10(564 votes)

    #6 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

    An operation to bring down Nidal backs the team into a lethal corner. Abu Maher makes a heartrending decision, and Captain Ayub learns critical intel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Fauda Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.4/10(579 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    A hostage takes matters into his own hands, making the team's stealth mission even more urgent. Bashar learns the distressing truth about his situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Fauda Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.4/10(581 votes)

    #8 - Episode 9

    S3:E9

    Hila pushes the envelope after the team's operation goes sideways, forcing Eli into a fraught decision. Doron faces a dire choice of his own

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Fauda Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.4/10(340 votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    Doron and Eli learn the details of the deadly attack that Said and his men are planning. Steve and Anat meet again after two years of being out of touch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fauda Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.4/10(300 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S5:E10

    Said is leading the terrorists toward Israeli territory. Gabi and Steve set out on a rescue mission for Doron, who is still listed as out of contact. Anne is facing the most dramatic decision of her life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Fauda Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.3/10(758 votes)

    #11 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    While Moreno tries to track down the rogue team, Doron sinks his hooks deeper into Shirin and takes drastic measures to make a prisoner exchange.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Fauda Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.3/10(576 votes)

    #12 - Episode 10

    S3:E10

    Rejoined by an old ally, the team leans on Abu Mohammed while preparing for an all-out assault. Bashar discovers a deception and makes a desperate move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Fauda Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(491 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    The squad presses forward in their search for Gabi, leading to a high-stakes operation in a crowded apartment block. Nurit confesses a secret to Doron.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Fauda Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.2/10(608 votes)

    #14 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    After discovering Nidal's true loyalties, Abu Maher joins in the effort to track him down. Captain Ayub and Naor escalate their plan to break Walid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fauda Season 4 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.2/10(451 votes)

    #15 - Episode 10

    S4:E10

    Every second counts as the squad, using Omar's intelligence, races to stay ahead of Haj and recover Gabi before his captors move him out of Lebanon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Fauda Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(521 votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    What begins as a blood feud (thar) against a Nukhba terrorist who fled to Marseille—gets complicated. The team reunites and is drawn into a dangerous operation to thwart a major incident that comes from an unexpected direction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Fauda Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.2/10(301 votes)

    #17 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    Said, Ann, and the other terrorists are regrouping to carry out an attack in Israel. Doron is being questioned on suspicion of collaboration. The Shin Bet is launching an operation to locate the terrorists who are already in Israel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Fauda Season 5 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.2/10(352 votes)

    #18 - Episode 11

    S5:E11

    Against the backdrop of Memorial Day events, Saeed continues to manipulate the Israeli system and prepares to carry out his murderous plot. Doron and Gabi pressure Anne to help them thwart it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Fauda Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.1/10(708 votes)

    #19 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    While the team scrambles to give Doron backup on his mission into the lion's den, Walid makes a decision that could change everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Fauda Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(702 votes)

    #20 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Doron joins his old team for an operation to take out the mastermind behind a bombing attack -- and who also wants revenge against Doron himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Fauda Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.1/10(542 votes)

    #21 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    Saddled with a new responsibility, Jihad sees a chance to change his family's circumstances. Abu Mohammed faces fallout from the hostage debacle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Fauda Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(357 votes)

    #22 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    Doron's actions lead to a head-on clash between the gang, Dana, and the authorities. Gabi, who is summoned to Marseille, tries to mediate between the sides. Hamas activists are pressuring the authorities to apprehend the culprits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fauda Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(330 votes)

    #23 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Doron and Eli are trying to blend in with Hamas. Dana is pressuring Naama to take Steve under her wing. Ann is demanding that Masayid join the operation

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fauda Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(330 votes)

    #24 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Doron, Eli, and the rest of the recruits are kidnapped by a mysterious group on their way to a training camp in Syria. Back in Israel, Gabi and Dana try to figure out who is behind the kidnapping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fauda Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.0/10(594 votes)

    #25 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    Doron faces a fresh threat as the scope of Nidal's unfolding plan becomes clear, while the team and Abu Samara move to intervene before time runs out.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "Fauda". It scored 9.5/10 based on 734 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/22/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".