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The Best Episodes of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan

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When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat

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    Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 1 Episode 7 - The Boy
    8.5/10(4374 votes)

    #1 - The Boy

    S1:E7

    Jack and Greer try to convince their superiors to lead a covert ground assault to capture Suleiman. Jack's double life costs him an important relationship.

    Director:Patricia Riggen
    Writers:Nazrin Choudhury, Nolan Dunbar

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  2. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 1 Episode 8 - Inshallah
    8.5/10(4670 votes)

    #2 - Inshallah

    S1:E8

    Jack and Greer fear Suleiman's next attack could be on U.S. soil. They must figure out how to stop him or risk enormous costs.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writers:Graham Roland, Carlton Cuse

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  3. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 1 Episode 6 - Sources and Methods
    8.4/10(4501 votes)

    #3 - Sources and Methods

    S1:E6

    Jack's moral code is tested when he and Greer use a Turkish criminal to help them track down a high-value target who may be able to lead them to Suleiman. Hanin tries to evade her pursuers and keep her daughters safe. Cathy investigates an outbreak of a virulent form of Ebola that may point to something more ominous.

    Director:Carlton Cuse
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.2/10(6153 votes)

    #4 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    CIA analyst Jack Ryan uncovers a series of suspicious transactions that take him and his boss James Greer out from behind their desks into the field to hunt down a powerful new threat to the world. Hanin begins to question her husband's affairs after he brings a mysterious outsider into their home.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 1 Episode 5 - End of Honor
    8.2/10(4344 votes)

    #5 - End of Honor

    S1:E5

    After the horrific Paris church attack, Jack and Greer discover a deeper strategy behind Suleiman's actions, forcing Jack to suggest an unusual trap for him. Hanin faces new challenges in her quest for freedom.

    Director:Patricia Riggen
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 1 Episode 2 - French Connection
    8.1/10(5050 votes)

    #6 - French Connection

    S1:E2

    Jack and Greer decode a fresh piece of intel that takes them to Paris and one step closer to the elusive Suleiman. Hanin's husband returns home with a renewed fervor for his secretive mission, leaving her unsure of their family's future.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writers:Graham Roland, Carlton Cuse

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  7. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 1 Episode 4 - The Wolf
    8.1/10(4499 votes)

    #7 - The Wolf

    S1:E4

    As Jack and Cathy grow closer, Jack's double-life is put to the test. A show of force from Suleiman adds to his ranks and brings him one step closer to his next attack.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writers:Graham Roland, Carlton Cuse

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  8. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 3 Episode 6 - Ghosts
    8.1/10(2495 votes)

    #8 - Ghosts

    S3:E6

    Jack races to stop the detonation of the Sokol nuclear device, which has traveled to the Czech Republic. Petr and Luka’s secret histories come to the surface in a deadly reckoning.

    Directors:Kevin Dowling, David Petrarca
    Writer:Amy Berg

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  9. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 3 Episode 8 - Star on the Wall
    8.1/10(2891 votes)

    #9 - Star on the Wall

    S3:E8

    Jack, Greer, Wright, Alena and Luka all work in concert to prevent the start of a third world war.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Vaun Wilmott

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  10. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 1 Episode 3 - Black 22
    8.0/10(4791 votes)

    #10 - Black 22

    S1:E3

    Drone pilot Victor struggles with the immense responsibility attached to his job. Jack and Greer join French Intelligence officers on a mission to track down Suleiman's brother. Hanin is forced to make a dangerous decision for the sake of their children.

    Director:Patricia Riggen
    Writers:Graham Roland, Carlton Cuse

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  11. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 4 Episode 6 - Proof of Concept
    7.9/10(2307 votes)

    #11 - Proof of Concept

    S4:E6

    If Wright wants to get Jack out alive, compromises must be made. Groundbreaking intel gives the CIA a chance to prevent a domestic terrorist act.

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writer:Aaron Rabin

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  12. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 2 Episode 6 - Persona Non Grata
    7.8/10(3387 votes)

    #12 - Persona Non Grata

    S2:E6

    Reyes accuses the U.S. of tampering with the election. The U.S. Embassy is evacuated. Jack, Greer and Mike November must decide whether to follow orders or go off the grid. Reyes' men pursue Matice and the American soldiers in the jungle.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:Daria Polatin, David Graziano

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  13. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 3 Episode 1 - Falcon
    7.8/10(3271 votes)

    #13 - Falcon

    S3:E1

    Jack Ryan investigates a secret plan to restore the Soviet Empire through war, embarking on a dangerous op with the help of Rome Station Chief Elizabeth Wright and Head of Russia House James Greer. Meanwhile, an assassination on home soil forces Czech President Alena Kovac into a dangerous position with Russia.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Vaun Wilmott

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  14. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 4 Episode 5 - Wukong
    7.8/10(1943 votes)

    #14 - Wukong

    S4:E5

    Complications arise in Jack's plan to extract Chao and his family from the compound in Myanmar. Back in D.C., Greer comes to a shocking conclusion.

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writers:Aaron Rabin, Joe Greskoviak

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  15. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 2 Episode 1 - Cargo
    7.7/10(4278 votes)

    #15 - Cargo

    S2:E1

    Jack Ryan searches for the truth behind Venezuela's transactions with various World Powers. James Greer, about to get sidelined from his new post in Russia, joins Jack in Venezuela and the two find themselves in the midst of a Venezuelan leader's re-election effort.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Graham Roland, Carlton Cuse

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  16. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 2 Episode 7 - Dios y Federación
    7.7/10(3330 votes)

    #16 - Dios y Federación

    S2:E7

    The election in Venezuela is moved up. Stranded in a hostile country, Jack and Mike fight for their lives, while Greer is interrogated. The Ubarri family must decide to flee or face Reyes.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:Graham Roland, Carlton Cuse

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  17. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 3 Episode 5 - Druz'ya I Vragi
    7.7/10(2407 votes)

    #17 - Druz'ya I Vragi

    S3:E5

    Jack and Mike head to a mysterious, abandoned outpost in Russia to seize the Sokol nuclear device, but an unexpected visitor foils their plans. Meanwhile, Petr seeks to rescue Alena, who has been kidnapped by her own head of security.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writers:Marc Halsey, Amy Berg

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  18. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 3 Episode 7 - Moscow Rules
    7.7/10(2355 votes)

    #18 - Moscow Rules

    S3:E7

    In Moscow, Jack teams with Luka to expose the high-ranking cabal members within the government who are now orchestrating the secret Sokol plan.

    Directors:Kevin Dowling, David Petrarca
    Writer:Dario Scardapane

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  19. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 2 Episode 4 - Dressed to Kill
    7.6/10(3397 votes)

    #19 - Dressed to Kill

    S2:E4

    Relieved of duty in Venezuela, Jack follows a new trail to London and seeks the help of MI5, only to discover the man he's after is also after him. Back in Venezuela, Reyes makes Gloria an offer.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:Graham Roland, Nolan Dunbar

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  20. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 3 Episode 3 - Running with Wolves
    7.6/10(2528 votes)

    #20 - Running with Wolves

    S3:E3

    Jack travels to Vienna to track down the source of his original intelligence on Sokol. Greer advises Alena on a key NATO deal. Petr Kovac, Alena’s father, hosts a hunt in the Czech woods.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writers:Jennifer Kennedy, Amy Berg

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  21. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 4 Episode 4 - Bethesda
    7.6/10(1928 votes)

    #21 - Bethesda

    S4:E4

    Jack, Chavez and November pursue their Croatia lead to an unsettling affair. Chao takes a mandatory trip to Geneva to speak with his boss. Greer works on connecting the two shell companies.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writers:Aaron Rabin, Robert Port

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  22. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 2 Episode 2 - Tertia Optio
    7.5/10(3678 votes)

    #22 - Tertia Optio

    S2:E2

    Jack is granted permission from Senator Chapin to stay in Venezuela. President Reyes denies involvement in the events that are keeping Jack in country. Meanwhile, Jack and Harry team up to follow a lead that could create dissension within the ranks.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Vince Calandra, Daria Polatin

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  23. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 2 Episode 3 - Orinoco
    7.5/10(3484 votes)

    #23 - Orinoco

    S2:E3

    The U.S. Special Activities team lands in Venezuela where Jack's intel leads them to a militia guarded compound. Deep in the jungle, Jack’s search for answers puts the whole team in danger. President Reyes' opponent, Gloria Bonalde, proves to be a real contender in the upcoming election.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:David Graziano, Annie Jacobsen

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  24. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 2 Episode 5 - Blue Gold
    7.5/10(3351 votes)

    #24 - Blue Gold

    S2:E5

    Using Max's daughter as bait, Jack and Harry convince Max to meet face to face. Stranded in the jungle, Marcus stumbles across a prisoner camp. Greer visits Gloria hoping to draw a connection between Reyes and her missing husband.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:Vince Calandra, Annie Jacobsen

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  25. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 3 Episode 2 - Old Haunts
    7.5/10(2631 votes)

    #25 - Old Haunts

    S3:E2

    Jack, out in the cold and on the run after the fallout from his failed operation in Greece, must evade authorities both foreign and domestic before receiving help from an old friend.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Amy Berg

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Boy" is the best rated episode of "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan". It scored 8.5/10 based on 4374 votes. Directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Nazrin Choudhury, Nolan Dunbar, it aired on 8/30/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Inshallah".