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The Best Episodes of The Take Season 1

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

Binge this in 4h 0m•Peaking at 7.9/10

Freddie Jackson is released from prison in 1984 having served a four-year sentence for armed robbery. His wife Jackie, who has been waiting for him on the outside in the mistaken belief that that he

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Take Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.6/10(277 votes)

    #1 - Episode One

    S1:E1

    1984, Recently released from prison, aspiring gangster Freddie Jackson vows to make a name for himself in Eighties London, backed by East End kingpin Ozzy, who he met in jail. Joined by his cousin Jimmy, the hoodlum begins his steady rise through the underworld ranks, feeding an insatiable appetite for violence along the way.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Take Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    7.7/10(226 votes)

    #2 - Episode Two

    S1:E2

    The drama moves on three years to 1988, and the new rave culture promises opportunities for the Jacksons as a market for ecstasy emerges. Ozzy sends the cousins to meet a rave organiser in Hackney, and Jimmy sees the opportunity to make a deal with drug lord Des. However, the partnership is threatened when an increasingly erratic Freddie flies into a rage, and his fall from grace begins.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Take Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    7.9/10(226 votes)

    #3 - Episode Three

    S1:E3

    It is now 1994 and it seems Little Freddie is following in his father's footsteps, revealing his sadistic side by orchestrating a showdown between Jackie and Maggie. Meanwhile, Jimmy makes a bid for the empire by plotting an attack on Ozzy in prison.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Take Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    7.8/10(220 votes)

    #4 - Episode Four

    S1:E4

    Jimmy forces Freddie to take responsibility for his son's actions when Little Jimmy is found dead at the hands of Little Freddie. Maggie finally reveals the truth about Little Jimmy's parentage, ending in a showdown between herself and her rapist

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode One" is the best rated episode of "The Take" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 277 votes. Directed by David Drury and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/17/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode Two".