The WORST episodes of The Diplomat

Every episode of The Diplomat ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Diplomat!

Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her turbulent marriage to a political star.

Last Updated: 5/11/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.37

933 votes

#1 - The Cinderella Thing

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/20/2023

After a hostile attack on a British vessel, seasoned diplomat Kate Wyler assumes a new role in the UK that puts her skills — and marriage — to the test.

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7.48

588 votes

#2 - St. Paul's

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/31/2024

Eidra helps sneak an unannounced guest into Grove's funeral, Kate realizes she might have made a bad call before the bombing, and Stuart speaks his mind.

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7.51

793 votes

#3 - Don't Call It a Kidnapping

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2023

As new details about the bombing emerge, Kate struggles to see eye-to-eye with Hal. Prime Minister Trowbridge's fiery remarks at a funeral cause a stir.

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7.51

573 votes

#4 - The Ides of March

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2024

A lavish Fourth of July party gives Kate a chance to help Dennison, who sees an opportunity after the prime minister's announcement about Lenkov.

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7.54

634 votes

#5 - When a Stranger Calls

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2024

After rushing back to London, Kate shares her suspicions about the bombing. The search is on for Lenkov — and Roylin. Eidra delivers devastating news.

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7.55

712 votes

#6 - The Dogcatcher

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2023

Tempers flare at Chevening House, where an unexpected guest's arrival sends Kate and Dennison scrambling for a resolution. Hal makes a new connection.

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7.59

681 votes

#7 - Keep Your Enemies Closer

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2023

After a sit-down with a Russian ambassador leads to new intel and mixed messages, Kate takes a trip to the Oval Office and reconnects with an old friend.

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7.62

690 votes

#8 - Some Lusty Tornado

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2023

To appease Trowbridge, Kate seeks Hal's help with a high-profile visitor and consults an informed source in secret as complicated feelings begin to grow.

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7.74

739 votes

#9 - He Bought a Hat

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2023

As Rayburn's rep takes a hit, Kate drops in on Dennison's private meeting at the UK Foreign Office and learns startling information about the attack.

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7.77

576 votes

#10 - The Other Army

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2024

Kate proposes a unique solution to the Roylin problem. A risky plan unfolds at the prime minister's event in Scotland. Stuart confronts his feelings.

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7.81

764 votes

#11 - Lambs in the Dark

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2023

At Winfield, President Rayburn's plans in the Gulf have the staff on edge as tensions between a determined Hal and a strong-willed Kate come to a head.

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7.90

576 votes

#12 - Our Lady of Immaculate Deception

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2024

Vice President Grace Penn arrives in London with an agenda — and advice — as fallout from Roylin's bombshell affects Kate's relationship with Trowbridge.

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8.01

731 votes

#13 - The James Bond Clause

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/20/2023

In London, Hal's actions cause friction as Kate heads to Paris with Dennison to get a handle on the Lenkov situation, which soon takes a shocking turn.

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8.16

612 votes

#14 - Dreadnought

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2024

Kate puts her best foot forward after pillow talk with Hal forces her to face hard truths, and Vice President Penn offers a blunt lesson in geopolitics.

Directors: Alex Graves

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