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The Best Episodes of Prisoners of War

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After 17 years in captivity, Israeli soldiers Nimrode Klein, Uri Zach, and Amiel Ben Horin return home to the country that made them national icons. They work to overcome the trauma of torture and captivity

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 13 - Operation Judah
    8.5/10(50 votes)

    #1 - Operation Judah

    S2:E13

    The soldier's kidnapping awakens feelings of guilt in Nimrode; Yael worries about the identity of the kidnapped soldier; Yinon puts his special training to use for Operation Judas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 14 - Prisoners of War
    8.4/10(81 votes)

    #2 - Prisoners of War

    S2:E14

    Operation Judas is underway; Sheik Qassab pays Leila a visit; Amiel returns home; Haim has his doubts about the operation; Amiel faces the greatest conflict of his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 11 - Our Woman in Damascus
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #3 - Our Woman in Damascus

    S2:E11

    Uri's health is deteriorating; Nimrode reveals another detail regarding what happened with Amiel; Nurit embarks on a mission behind enemy lines; Yussuf tries to avoid Abdullah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 10 - Unveiling of a Monument
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    #4 - Unveiling of a Monument

    S1:E10

    Talia makes Nimrod choose between a future with her or a life of misery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 12 - The Hannibal Procedure
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #5 - The Hannibal Procedure

    S2:E12

    The soldier's kidnapping affects everyone; Yinon goes through the final phase of preparations for Operation Judas; Hatzav is drafted to the army.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 9 - Mika's Boyfriend
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Mika's Boyfriend

    S2:E9

    The mind games between Ze'ev and Haim continue as new details are exposed regarding Operation Judas and Yinon's true mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 10 - Halva
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    #7 - Halva

    S2:E10

    Haim tries to extract more details on Operation Judas from Ze'ev; together they work on cracking the code that Atar and Jamal use to communicate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 1 - Homecoming
    7.8/10(120 votes)

    #8 - Homecoming

    S1:E1

    The negotiations for the release of three Israeli soldiers has ended successfully, and after 17 years in captivity, Nimrod Klein, Uri Zach and Amiel Ben Chorin are coming home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 2 - The Facility, part 1
    7.8/10(95 votes)

    #9 - The Facility, part 1

    S1:E2

    Nimrod and Uri are taken to an interrogation facility designed for released Israeli prisoners of war in the small town of Zichron Ya'akov.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 3 - The Facility, part 2
    7.8/10(87 votes)

    #10 - The Facility, part 2

    S1:E3

    Haim investigates Nimrod and Uri at the interrogation facility.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 1 - Goodbye, Sweetie
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    #11 - Goodbye, Sweetie

    S2:E1

    Uri and Nimrode try to push the Ministry of Defense into figuring out where Amiel is by exposing the CD they got from Ruth Shorer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 3 - Little Lies
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    #12 - Little Lies

    S2:E3

    The past troubles Yussuf; Abdullah tries to recruit children to be martyrs; Uri shares the horrors of captivity with Nurit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 7 - The Picture
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    #13 - The Picture

    S2:E7

    Haim Cohen orders Uri and Iris to investigate the picture of the man; Nimrod struggles with adapting to his new life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 9 - Awake at Night
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #14 - Awake at Night

    S1:E9

    Nimrod still suffers from nightmares, especially about the night he killed Amiel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 8 - Death of an Agent
    7.7/10(51 votes)

    #15 - Death of an Agent

    S2:E8

    Yussuf is not pleased with Ismail's new bond with Abdullah; Talia and Dr. Ostrovsky go out on a date; Uri suffers from poor health and goes to see his doctor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 4 - Letters From Mom
    7.6/10(83 votes)

    #16 - Letters From Mom

    S1:E4

    Uri is depressed. He refuses to leave his bed. Nurit tries to talk to him, but he refuses to answer the phone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 5 - Keep Your Soul
    7.6/10(77 votes)

    #17 - Keep Your Soul

    S1:E5

    At the funeral of Amiel Ben Horin, everybody is there but Yael feels all alone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 2 - Happy Birthday
    7.6/10(56 votes)

    #18 - Happy Birthday

    S2:E2

    Talia breaks down while Nimrode is out partying; Uri and Nurit try to bridge their gap; Yussuf and Abdullah head out to handle an arms deal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 4 - Blue
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    #19 - Blue

    S2:E4

    The connection between Jamal and Amiel is revealed; Yussuf struggles with the consequences of the shooting and the pressure to execute an act of terrorism against Israel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 7 - A Picture from Captivity
    7.5/10(73 votes)

    #20 - A Picture from Captivity

    S1:E7

    Talia and Nimrod enjoy time alone in their bedroom after the kids leave the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 8 - ...And They Return to Egypt
    7.5/10(71 votes)

    #21 - ...And They Return to Egypt

    S1:E8

    Uri and Nimrod disappear, and their families are starting to get worried; the Klein family is finding a few joyous moments, precisely when Nimrod is not there.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 6 - Beaches
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #22 - Beaches

    S2:E6

    Atar Shorer recruits Yinon; a new direction in Haim and Iris's investigation leads them to "Operation Judas."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Prisoners of War Season 2 Episode 5 - Platoon Secretary
    7.4/10(50 votes)

    #23 - Platoon Secretary

    S2:E5

    Iris and Haim discover new details in the investigation; a cat-and-mouse detective game develops between Haim and Ze'ev, who is busy training the talented Yinon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Prisoners of War Season 1 Episode 6 - The Journal
    7.3/10(76 votes)

    #24 - The Journal

    S1:E6

    Nimrod appears on national TV and recounts his experiences during his 17 years in captivity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Operation Judah" is the best rated episode of "Prisoners of War". It scored 8.5/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/24/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Prisoners of War".