The BEST episodes of Slow Horses season 1

Every episode of Slow Horses season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Slow Horses season 1!

This quick-witted spy drama follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents – and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb – as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.

Last Updated: 11/8/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
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Follies
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7.93
1747 votes

#1 - Follies

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2022

Taverner and the Slow Horses attempt different approaches to locate the kidnappers and Hassan. Ho makes a shocking discovery about Sid.

Directors: James Hawes
Writer: Will Smith
Watch Now:Amazon
Fiasco
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7.76
1771 votes

#2 - Fiasco

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2022

The Slow Horses must disappear to avoid capture by MI5. Lamb and River head to The Park to outwit Taverner.

Directors: James Hawes
Watch Now:Amazon
Bad Tradecraft
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7.70
1881 votes

#3 - Bad Tradecraft

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/2022

Slough House is the unlikely venue for a secret romance, but events take a dark turn when a dangerous encounter becomes deadly.

Directors: James Hawes
Writer: Will Smith
Watch Now:Amazon
Visiting Hours
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7.66
1776 votes

#4 - Visiting Hours

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2022

Taverner sends the Dogs to hunt down Lamb and the Slow Horses. River holds the secret to saving the gang.

Directors: James Hawes
Watch Now:Amazon
Work Drinks
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7.47
1998 votes

#5 - Work Drinks

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2022

River and Sid join forces. A misfired gun has dire consequences.

Directors: James Hawes
Writer: Will Smith
Watch Now:Amazon
Failure's Contagious
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7.31
2318 votes

#6 - Failure's Contagious

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2022

River Cartwright is ousted from MI5 and finds himself in a place worse than purgatory: Slough House, dumping ground for failed spies.

Directors: James Hawes
Writer: Will Smith
Watch Now:Amazon