The WORST episodes of Tokyo Vice

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

A first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat following Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who embeds himself into the Tokyo Vice police squad to reveal corruption. Based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction book of the same name.

Last Updated: 9/19/2024Network: MaxStatus: Ended
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Kishi Kaisei
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7.41
900 votes

#1 - Kishi Kaisei

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2022

As crime boss Tozawa dangerously toes the line between territories, the rival Chihara-Kai scramble to collect dues. Samantha protects another hostess, while Jake witnesses a confrontation that changes everything.

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Don't Ever F**king Miss
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7.45
537 votes

#2 - Don't Ever F**king Miss

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/2024

As Jake, Katagiri and Samantha pursue the truth about Polina, Sato clings to life – but not all of Chihara-kai are hoping for his full recovery.

Directors: Alan Poul
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Be My Number One
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7.50
501 votes

#3 - Be My Number One

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/8/2024

As Jake and Katagiri seek new meaning at work, Samantha confronts a thief in her club, and Chihara-kai welcome a returning member.

Directors: Alan Poul
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Old Law, New Twist
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7.53
477 votes

#4 - Old Law, New Twist

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/15/2024

Katagiri and Nagata ramp up their efforts. Jake gets invited to an exclusive party. Samantha and Sato deal with a growing problem at the club.

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The Test
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7.57
1111 votes

#5 - The Test

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2022

Hired as Meicho Shimbun’s first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career – and life – on connecting the dots.

Directors: Michael Mann
Writer: J.T. Rogers
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Like a New Man
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7.62
471 votes

#6 - Like a New Man

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2024

As the new yakuza task force takes off, Ishida calls a summit. While Sato and Hayama join forces, Katagiri and Jake investigate a mysterious return.

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Read the Air
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7.62
826 votes

#7 - Read the Air

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2022

Jake’s persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri – but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.

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I Want It That Way
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7.66
781 votes

#8 - I Want It That Way

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2022

As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.

Directors: Hikari
Writer: Naomi Iizuka
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Sometimes They Disappear
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7.67
732 votes

#9 - Sometimes They Disappear

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/21/2022

Jake struggles to regain his footing after the botched raid, while Samantha grows increasingly desperate to find Polina. Sato feels the pressure of his elevated standing in Chihari-Kai.

Writer: Brad Kane
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The Information Business
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7.68
726 votes

#10 - The Information Business

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/2022

An impromptu Yakuza Peace Summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip from Ishida.

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I Choose You
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7.70
443 votes

#11 - I Choose You

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/2024

Chihara-kai attempt to regroup after a devastating shootout. Jake, Katagiri, and Nagata pursue a tip from Samantha.

Directors: Takeshi Fukunaga
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Yoshino
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7.77
758 votes

#12 - Yoshino

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2022

While Samantha risks it all for Polina’s safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss’s men.

Directors: Alan Poul
Writer: J.T. Rogers
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Illness of the Trade
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7.79
481 votes

#13 - Illness of the Trade

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/29/2024

After a disastrous setback, Sato and Hayama strategize a way forward. Jake and Katagiri pursue their target – and try not to land in his crosshairs.

Directors: Takeshi Fukunaga
Writer: Adam Stein
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The War at Home
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7.79
434 votes

#14 - The War at Home

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/14/2024

A death at Chihara-kai causes upheaval. Jake makes a long overdue visit home. Katagiri hopes a perp will help break his case wide open.

Directors: Eva Sørhaug
Writer: Brad Kane
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Everybody Pays
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7.79
746 votes

#15 - Everybody Pays

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2022

When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato’s recruitment ends with a devasting lesson in loyalty.

Directors: Hikari
Writer: Adam Stein
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The Noble Path
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7.98
449 votes

#16 - The Noble Path

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/21/2024

Jake’s successful trip to the U.S. propels the group in a new direction, while Katagiri struggles with his case’s devastating turn of events.

Directors: Eva Sørhaug
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Consequences
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8.17
458 votes

#17 - Consequences

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/28/2024

Sato considers the future of Chihara-kai, while Jake and Katagiri inch closer to exposing the truth about Tozawa.

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Endgame
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8.32
472 votes

#18 - Endgame

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

As Jake and Katagiri close in on a crucial piece of evidence for their case, Sato prepares for the greatest power move of his life.

Writer: J.T. Rogers
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