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The Best Episodes of The Brave

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The complex world of our bravest military heroes who make personal sacrifices while executing the most challenging and dangerous missions behind enemy lines.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Brave Season 1 Episode 9 - Desperate Times
    8.8/10(586 votes)

    #1 - Desperate Times

    S1:E9

    After embarking on mission after mission to keep the world safe, the team is confronted with a task that hits close to home. When things go sideways, the only option is to risk one of their own for their final shot to settle the personal score.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Brave Season 1 Episode 10 - Desperate Measures
    8.7/10(439 votes)

    #2 - Desperate Measures

    S1:E10

    Dalton and what remains of his team try to escape with their lives as they process a devastating loss; Patricia will stop at nothing to make things right, even if it means putting her career at risk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Brave Season 1 Episode 13 - Close to Home (2)
    8.5/10(393 votes)

    #3 - Close to Home (2)

    S1:E13

    With just four short weeks before Dalton and his team finish their deployment, they continue to race the clock on a high-stakes mission. As they learn more about Hoffman, Patricia and the group attempt to use his intel to save innocent lives, but the information comes at a cost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Brave Season 1 Episode 7 - It's All Personal
    8.4/10(409 votes)

    #4 - It's All Personal

    S1:E7

    As the team heads to Paris on a mission connected to Amir's undercover past, things get more personal than they would like. With stakes as high as ever, the unit learns more about their newest member and what might have brought him to them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Brave Season 1 Episode 8 - Stealth
    8.4/10(408 votes)

    #5 - Stealth

    S1:E8

    When an undocumented drone crashes on the border of Mongolia, the team is forced to investigate the old school way. Meanwhile, a stunning realization takes place in the D.I.A.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Brave Season 1 Episode 11 - Grounded
    8.4/10(375 votes)

    #6 - Grounded

    S1:E11

    With Patricia out of commission, Noah is at the helm of the D.I.A. when FARC revolutionaries take control of a flight in Colombia. When negotiations mean life or death for the passengers on board, Hannah must make her return to the field.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Brave Season 1 Episode 4 - Break Out
    8.3/10(500 votes)

    #7 - Break Out

    S1:E4

    An American traitor who turned to terrorism becomes integral in preventing the next attack on U.S. soil. When the only interrogator who can do the job is brought in to stop the attack, there is an unexpected breach in the prison where Dalton is stationed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Brave Season 1 Episode 5 - Enhanced Protection
    8.3/10(467 votes)

    #8 - Enhanced Protection

    S1:E5

    When the Ambassador Charles Webb is in danger while stationed in Nigeria, Dalton's team heads to the region to find a situation different than they expected. Jaz makes a connection with a little girl she meets during the mission and Patricia receives some personal news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Brave Season 1 Episode 6 - The Seville Defection
    8.2/10(407 votes)

    #9 - The Seville Defection

    S1:E6

    When the team is on the ground in Spain, McG makes a connection that leads the group to discover a potential threat stateside. Meanwhile, Noah and Hannah venture out of the office to get some intel of their own.

    Director:Mike Daniels
    Writer:Tessa Blake

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  10. The Brave Season 1 Episode 2 - Moscow Rules
    8.1/10(454 votes)

    #10 - Moscow Rules

    S1:E2

    The team heads to Russia when C.I.A. Officer Cassie Archer is attacked by rebels in the area. Patricia and her team work to learn why Archer is so important for the rebels to take out and Noah reveals an unexpected connection to the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Brave Season 1 Episode 12 - Close to Home (1)
    8.1/10(339 votes)

    #11 - Close to Home (1)

    S1:E12

    When an unlikely suspect is involved in hacking a U.S. submarine, Dalton and his team stumble upon a piece of Patricia's past. With national security and lives at stake, Patricia heads to Turkey to confront one of her most epic demons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Brave Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(546 votes)

    #12 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The complex world of our bravest military heroes who make personal sacrifices while executing the most challenging and dangerous missions behind enemy lines

    Director:Brad Anderson
    Writer:Dean Georgaris

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  13. The Brave Season 1 Episode 3 - The Greater Good
    8.0/10(437 votes)

    #13 - The Greater Good

    S1:E3

    After receiving intel that a serious player in dealing international arms, Ranier Boothe, will be visiting Caborca, Mexico, Patricia makes a controversial decision that could lead to a big break through. With Dalton's team on the ground, they must find a weak link in Boothe's men in order to carry out the mission. Meanwhile, Noah learns about Hannah's complicated past in the field.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Desperate Times" is the best rated episode of "The Brave". It scored 8.8/10 based on 586 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Desperate Measures".