The BEST episodes of The Recruit (2022) season 1

Every episode of The Recruit (2022) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Recruit (2022) season 1!

A rookie lawyer at the CIA stumbles headlong into the dangerous world of international espionage when a former asset threatens to expose agency secrets.

Last Updated: 6/19/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.71

628 votes

#1 - W.T.F.I.O.H.

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/16/2022

The mission with Max takes a dangerous turn as complications arise, bullets fly — and Owen's personal and professional lives collide.

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7.64

587 votes

#2 - I.M.F.T.B.S.

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/16/2022

A mission to Geneva to retrieve assets from a Swiss bank account spirals into chaos for Owen and Max, while Hannah's mom pressures her for information.

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7.58

584 votes

#3 - I.C.I.N.C.

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/2022

On the heels of his risky negotiations on Max's behalf, Owen faces uncomfortable questions from his colleagues — and friends — about their connection.

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7.52

621 votes

#4 - Y.D.E.K.W.Y.D.

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/2022

Owen's crash course in CIA protocols continues as he negotiates with Max, goes on a date with a co-worker and contends with a hostile agency employee.

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7.52

607 votes

#5 - I.Y.D.I.A.A.C.

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/16/2022

When a major snag jeopardizes Max's case, Owen races to find a legal loophole — and urges her not to take matters into her own ruthless hands.

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7.48

661 votes

#6 - N.L.T.S.Y.P.

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/16/2022

While scrambling to learn how to navigate the high-stakes world of international espionage, Owen attempts to track down classified information on Max.

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7.44

583 votes

#7 - T.S.L.A.Y.P.

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/16/2022

Owen's plan to move on from Max suffers a setback when he's ordered back to Phoenix, where credit cards and prying eyes cause problems at work and home.

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7.25

793 votes

#8 - I.N.A.S.I.A.L.

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/16/2022

Thrown into the deep end during his first week at the CIA, rookie lawyer Owen Hendricks quickly gets in over his head when he uncovers a possible threat.

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