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The Best Episodes Written By Jez Butterworth

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Helter Skelter
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Helter Skelter

    S1:E8

    Maeve extends an olive branch. Richie contemplates a new affiliation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Beast in Me
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #2 - The Beast in Me

    S1:E10

    Kevin takes care of a problem. Maeve spills the tea.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Crossroads
    8.7/10(36 votes)

    #3 - The Crossroads

    S1:E7

    O'Hara points out the elephant in the room. Harry takes extreme measures.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Stick or Twist
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    #4 - Stick or Twist

    S1:E1

    Harry Da Souza is called upon to make a problem disappear.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Beggars Banquet
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Beggars Banquet

    S1:E9

    Tattersall gets Alice's tootsies tapping. Kevin confronts his past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Antwerp Blues
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #6 - Antwerp Blues

    S1:E6

    Conrad twists the knife as Maeve gives Eddie a lesson in the art of chess.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Funeral for a Friend
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Funeral for a Friend

    S1:E5

    Kevin and Harry assess scenarios in a search for insurance and an exit strategy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Jigsaw Puzzle
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Jigsaw Puzzle

    S1:E2

    Harry must deal with the aftermath of the Harrigan family meeting.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Rat Trap
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #9 - Rat Trap

    S1:E4

    Conrad comes to Jan for a favor. Kevin makes a confession to Harry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Plan B
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Plan B

    S1:E3

    Richie makes his move, putting the Harrigans on high alert.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Bends
    5.6/10(34 votes)

    #11 - The Bends

    S1:E1

    Covert CIA agent Martian is called back to London Station.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Wooden Duck
    5.6/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Wooden Duck

    S1:E2

    A spooked source threatens to put an operation at risk.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Rat Trap
    5.4/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Rat Trap

    S1:E5

    Henry sends Owen to Minsk in a hunt for clues. Martian sets a rat trap.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Truth Will Set You Free
    5.4/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Truth Will Set You Free

    S1:E8

    Martian's approach doesn't go to plan. Sami makes a startling confession.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Hawk from a Handsaw
    5.3/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Hawk from a Handsaw

    S1:E3

    Martian finds a needle in a haystack and confronts Sami about London.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Spy for Sale
    5.3/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Spy for Sale

    S1:E6

    Martian scrambles to unravel Cossack's game. Osman plays his hand.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Quarterback Blitz
    5.2/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Quarterback Blitz

    S1:E4

    Henry and Martian run diplomatic interference. Danny walks a tightrope.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Rubicon
    5.1/10(22 votes)

    #18 - The Rubicon

    S1:E9

    Martian buys time with a bluff to Langley. Danny crosses the Rubicon.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Hard Landing
    5.0/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Hard Landing

    S1:E7

    Bosko is briefed on Valhalla. Martian, Henry and Naomi strategize a play.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Overtaken by Events
    5.0/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Overtaken by Events

    S1:E10

    Bosko shares a grim truth. Martian makes a devil's bargain.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Drown Him Then Throw Him a Lifejacket
    4.0/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Drown Him Then Throw Him a Lifejacket

    S2:E7

    Bosko sets his sights on a strategic flip; Martian offers up a lifejacket.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Spymaster
    4.0/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Spymaster

    S2:E3

    Martian exploits a means to an end. A call to Antwerp pays dividends.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Kick the Wasp's Nest
    3.8/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Kick the Wasp's Nest

    S2:E1

    Martian and Owen debrief Coyote. Bosko pressures Henry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Dead End
    3.8/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Dead End

    S2:E4

    Bosko and Henry talk game plans as Owen takes a deep breath.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - A Bear in Wolf's Clothing
    3.7/10(14 votes)

    #25 - A Bear in Wolf's Clothing

    S2:E2

    Bosko briefs the State Dept. as Martian questions Naomi's objectivity.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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Jez Butterworth Ratings Summary

"Helter Skelter" is the best rated episode written by Jez Butterworth. It scored 8.712/10 based on 33 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/18/2025 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Beast in Me".