The BEST episodes of Countdown (2025) season 1

Every episode of Countdown (2025) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Countdown (2025) season 1!

When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.

Last Updated: 8/19/2025Network: Prime VideoStatus: Continuing
The Muzzle Pile
star
7.54
210 votes

#1 - The Muzzle Pile

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/13/2025

The task force violently confronts Volchek to save a city of millions. As the smoke clears and Meachum works to resolve his medical issues, a new threat emerges from Secret Service agent Ryan Fitzgerald.

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10-33
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7.54
245 votes

#2 - 10-33

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/6/2025

With their leader fighting for his life and Meachum's medical condition worsening by the minute, the team finally comes face to face with the true nature of their enemy's plans as time is running out to stop him.

Directors: Jonathan Brown
Writer: Derek Haas
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The Nail in the Chair
star
7.44
254 votes

#3 - The Nail in the Chair

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2025

The team races to try and catch Volchek as he begins to deploy his weapons of mass destruction around Los Angeles.

Writer: Derek Haas
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A Needle or a Bullet
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7.39
297 votes

#4 - A Needle or a Bullet

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2025

The team follows a new lead out to the California desert, where their suspect isn't going down without a fight. Meanwhile, Volchek initiates the next phase of his plan.

Directors: Jonathan Brown
Writer: Derek Haas
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Blurred Edges
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7.39
337 votes

#5 - Blurred Edges

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2025

The team pays a visit to the Belarusian consulate in search of files that could finally reveal who Volchek is… and how far he's willing to go.

Directors: Avi Youabian
Writer: Derek Haas
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Happy Birthday Final
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7.38
419 votes

#6 - Happy Birthday Final

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2025

The team stages a high stakes prison break in an attempt to gain knowledge on the identity and whereabouts of the mysterious Volchek.

Directors: Tess Malone
Writer: Derek Haas
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Nothing Else Helps
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7.38
283 votes

#7 - Nothing Else Helps

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2025

While the team splits up to pursue a trio of new leads, consul general Astapov's security detail attempts to persuade Volchek to abandon his plans... by force.

Directors: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Derek Haas
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Dead Lots of Times
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7.30
457 votes

#8 - Dead Lots of Times

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/25/2025

Blythe’s team heads to Mexico to pull off a daring mission for a deadly cartel in exchange for information on the shipment at the port.

Directors: Avi Youabian
Writer: Derek Haas
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Bite 'Em Down
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7.29
375 votes

#9 - Bite 'Em Down

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2025

Still reeling from their loss, the team tracks down Timur Novikov's uncle, Mikhail… and hatches a plan to lure Volchek out into the open.

Directors: Chris Grismer
Writer: Derek Haas
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Teeth in the Bone
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7.27
543 votes

#10 - Teeth in the Bone

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/25/2025

Meachum and Oliveras butt heads as the hunt for a DHS officer's killer leads Blythe’s newly assembled task force all over LA… and ends with a startling revelation.

Directors: Jonathan Brown
Writer: Derek Haas
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