The Best Episodes of The Diplomat Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(3187 votes)

   #1 - The James Bond Clause

   S1:E84/20/2023

   In London, Hal's actions cause friction as Kate heads to Paris with Dennison to get a handle on the Lenkov situation, which soon takes a shocking turn.

   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Debora Cahn

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Debora Cahn
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   8.2/10(2640 votes)

   #2 - Lambs in the Dark

   S1:E34/20/2023

   At Winfield, President Rayburn's plans in the Gulf have the staff on edge as tensions between a determined Hal and a strong-willed Kate come to a head.

   Director:Andrew Bernstein

   Writer:Debora Cahn

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   Director:Andrew Bernstein

   Writer:Debora Cahn
3. 

   8.0/10(2314 votes)

   #3 - He Bought a Hat

   S1:E44/20/2023

   As Rayburn's rep takes a hit, Kate drops in on Dennison's private meeting at the UK Foreign Office and learns startling information about the attack.

   Director:Andrew Bernstein

   Writer:Amanda Johnson-Zetterström

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   Director:Andrew Bernstein

   Writer:Amanda Johnson-Zetterström
4. 

   7.9/10(2150 votes)

   #4 - Some Lusty Tornado

   S1:E64/20/2023

   To appease Trowbridge, Kate seeks Hal's help with a high-profile visitor and consults an informed source in secret as complicated feelings begin to grow.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Anna Hagen

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Anna Hagen
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   7.9/10(2149 votes)

   #5 - Keep Your Enemies Closer

   S1:E74/20/2023

   After a sit-down with a Russian ambassador leads to new intel and mixed messages, Kate takes a trip to the Oval Office and reconnects with an old friend.

   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Peter Noah

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Peter Noah
6. 

   7.8/10(2222 votes)

   #6 - The Dogcatcher

   S1:E54/20/2023

   Tempers flare at Chevening House, where an unexpected guest's arrival sends Kate and Dennison scrambling for a resolution. Hal makes a new connection.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.7/10(2626 votes)

   #7 - Don't Call It a Kidnapping

   S1:E24/20/2023

   As new details about the bombing emerge, Kate struggles to see eye-to-eye with Hal. Prime Minister Trowbridge's fiery remarks at a funeral cause a stir.

   Director:Simon Cellan Jones

   Writer:Peter Noah

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   Director:Simon Cellan Jones

   Writer:Peter Noah
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   7.6/10(3154 votes)

   #8 - The Cinderella Thing

   S1:E14/20/2023

   After a hostile attack on a British vessel, seasoned diplomat Kate Wyler assumes a new role in the UK that puts her skills — and marriage — to the test.

   Director:Simon Cellan Jones

   Writer:Debora Cahn

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   Director:Simon Cellan Jones

   Writer:Debora Cahn