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The Best Episodes of The Iris Affair Season 1

Every episode of The Iris Affair Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Iris Affair Season 1!

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A rootless genius, Iris Nixon, steals an enigmatic code from a charming philanthropist and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 3 - Joy Ride
    7.2/10(122 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Joy is captured, Iris seeks Teo's help. Iris and Joy enter uncharted territory, leading to a showdown with Cameron.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 5 - Ex Nihilo
    7.1/10(112 votes)

    S1:E5

    Iris uses her wits to get out of a corner and enlist policewoman Nico. Joy meets the mysterious genius, Jensen Lind.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 1 - Charlie Big Potatoes
    6.9/10(164 votes)

    S1:E1

    Master codebreaker Iris Nixon, once employed by charming entrepreneur Cameron Beck, is on the run in Sardinia - but her cover is blown.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 2 - More than Zero, Less than One
    6.8/10(122 votes)

    S1:E2

    With police and corrupt agents from Rome closing in, Iris blackmails local cop Teo in a bid for escape.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 6 - The Oblivion Suite
    6.8/10(102 votes)

    S1:E6

    Iris devises a bold plan to save Joy, meets Cameron again, and must escape with Alfie and Nico.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Ian Scott McCullough

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  6. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 7 - Two Seconds To Midnight
    6.8/10(100 votes)

    S1:E7

    Devastated by a setback, Iris makes a stand. Cameron's benefactor steps up control of his project.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 4 - Collider
    6.7/10(110 votes)

    S1:E4

    Iris is stripped of everything she's built. She escapes the island and contacts online conspiracy theorist Alfie.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Iris Affair Season 1 Episode 8 - Charlie Says
    6.5/10(105 votes)

    S1:E8

    Iris makes a potentially suicidal return to Caliburn, seeking answers. A final showdown between Iris, Cameron, Joy and Jensen exposes the terrifying true purpose of the device.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Joy Ride" is the best rated episode of "The Iris Affair" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 122 votes. Directed by Terry McDonough and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Ex Nihilo".