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The Best Episodes Written By Carolyn Cicalese

Every TV Episode Written by Carolyn Cicalese Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Second Hand News
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Second Hand News

    S1:E1

    After tragedy strikes, two American women embark on a new life as spies in the Soviet Union.‬

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Carolyn Cicalese

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Hanging on the Telephone
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Hanging on the Telephone

    S1:E2

    Bea becomes the handler for her Soviet asset, Sasha; Twila begins to uncover a larger‬‭ conspiracy.‬

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Carolyn Cicalese

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart

    S1:E4

    Twila runs her first asset, Vera, a Russian fixer with secrets tied to her husband's death.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Carolyn Cicalese

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Backstreets
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Backstreets

    S1:E3

    Bea goes on a date with Andrei; Twila investigates a string of sex worker murders.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Carolyn Cicalese

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Night Moves
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Night Moves

    S1:E6

    As dark truths surface, Bea struggles to hold her cover with Andrei; ‭Twila goes undercover.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Carolyn Cicalese

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Stranger
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #6 - The Stranger

    S1:E8

    Bea, Twila and Sasha flee the city and learn the secret behind Andrei's rise in the KGB.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Carolyn Cicalese

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Turn the Beat Around
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Turn the Beat Around

    S1:E5

    Bea and Twila enlist an unlikely ally to pose as Vera, but the victory may actually be a trap.‬

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Carolyn Cicalese

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Carolyn Cicalese Ratings Summary

"Second Hand News" is the best rated episode written by Carolyn Cicalese. It scored 7.875/10 based on 12 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/15/2026 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Hanging on the Telephone".