The BEST episodes of TURN: Washington's Spies

Every episode of TURN: Washington's Spies ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of TURN: Washington's Spies!

Follows New York farmer, Abe Woodhull, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring, an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in America's fight for independence.

Last Updated: 7/17/2023Network: AMCStatus: Ended

8.47

486 votes

#1 - Washington's Spies

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2017

A conclusion is finally reached in the American War of Independence, as the young country must now struggle to begin its journey of freedom; a reckoning of accounts between shadows and spies must be settled.

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8.36

506 votes

#2 - Trial and Execution

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/27/2016

The captured spies on both sides of the war head to the gallows; Benedict Arnold demands glory revenge.

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8.24

418 votes

#3 - Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2015

Abe plots Major Hewlett's assassination; Ben fights at the Battle of Monmouth; Benedict Arnold longs for Peggy.

Directors: Jeremy Webb

Writer: Craig Silverstein

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8.08

462 votes

#4 - Reckoning

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2017

Washington heads south to lay siege on Yorktown; Abe volunteers for the Continental Army; Peggy goes into labor.

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8.04

489 votes

#5 - Blade on the Feather

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/20/2016

Benedict Arnold plots to turn over West Point to the British. Andre negotiates for Peggy. Abe plots revolt in Setauket.

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8.00

467 votes

#6 - Belly of the Beast

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/29/2017

Abe finds himself perilously thrown into the midst of a fierce battle, as Ben eventually decides to make a direct appeal to General Washington; Townsend is determined to risk everything, while Caleb desperately seeks to find redemption.

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7.95

528 votes

#7 - Private Woodhull

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/8/2017

As he ultimately seeks to gain his revenge against Lt. John Simcoe, Abe journeys to New York and is introduced to Benedict Arnold; Anna's history comes into play, as a visitor from her past arrives in the continental camp.

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7.94

543 votes

#8 - Blood for Blood

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/24/2017

Abe's strategy to rescue Caleb takes a deadly turn; Anna must make a burdensome decision; Benedict Arnold has suspicions that Peggy is harboring a secret, which she is keeping from him.

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7.93

459 votes

#9 - The Battle of Setauket

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2014

Mary struggles when she realizes that Abe is a spy working for the other side. Ben and Caleb hope to save Patriot families when they carry out a raid on Setauket.

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7.93

499 votes

#10 - Our Man in New York

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2017

The plot to abduct Benedict Arnold is initiated, as the New York operation takes a turn; Peggy finally becomes aware of Cicero's hidden secret; George Washington and the French clash over the use of the correct strategy.

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7.92

571 votes

#11 - The Black Hole of Calcutta

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/17/2017

When one of the Culper Ring members is captured, Arnold seeks to interrogate him with the help of a ruthless Col. Simcoe.

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7.92

518 votes

#12 - Nightmare

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2017

As an unsettling rebellion begins to take hold in camp, the Culper Ring assesses that it must develop a new path; Benedict Arnold makes the discovery of an unlikely new ally; Rivington decides to teach Townsend a memorable lesson.

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7.87

406 votes

#13 - The Prodigal

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/2015

Abe returns from prison with crucial information; tensions rise between Hewlett and Simcoe; Arnold rescues Peggy.

Directors: Eagle Egilsson

Writer: Michael Taylor

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7.86

490 votes

#14 - Hearts and Minds

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2016

A mysterious woman rescues Ben; Abe tries to stop Anna and Hewlett's marriage; Arnold negotiates with the British and Andrew betrays Peggy

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7.85

587 votes

#15 - Spyhunter General

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2017

Benedict Arnold rounds up spies in New York; and Abe plots to destroy essential British supplies, but he will need his father's help.

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7.85

503 votes

#16 - Hypocrisy, Fraud and Tyranny

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2016

Townsend uncovers a British counterfeiting operation. Rogers threatens to destroy Abe's spying ring. Simcoe threatens Richard.

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7.85

384 votes

#17 - Sealed Fate

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2015

Abe makes one last effort to recruit a spy inside New York; Ben must determine who is a double agent.

Directors: Keith Boak

Writer: Mitchell Akselrad

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7.85

480 votes

#18 - Mended

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/13/2016

The Culper Ring is resurrected in time to save Washington's army. Simcoe terrorizes Setauket as he hunts for Rogers. Anna infiltrates New York.

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7.84

404 votes

#19 - Providence

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/2015

Caleb sails into New York Harbor; France makes an alliance with the American Patriots; Andre and Peggy plan to elope.

Directors: Michael Uppendahl

Writer: Andrew Colville

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7.83

479 votes

#20 - Judgment

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/2016

Mary attempts to kill Simcoe by herself; Benedict Arnold defends himself in his court-martial; Ben reunites with his savior.

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7.82

489 votes

#21 - Quarry

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2017

Unexpectedly, Ben's intentions to kidnap Benedict Arnold run into a conflict with Abe's plan to eliminate Simcoe; in an unusual twist of fate, former adversaries become new allies, as loyalties experience a shift in perspective.

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7.79

482 votes

#22 - Many Mickles Make A Muckle

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2016

Washington goes to Benedict Arnold's Philadelphia ball; Abe tries to stop Rogers from reaching Townsend; old friends and enemies collide.

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7.76

538 votes

#23 - Mercy Moment Murder Measure

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2014

An old threatening presence returns to Setauket, worrying Abe that Anna is no longer protected.

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7.76

605 votes

#24 - Valediction

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/2016

In the third-season premiere, Abe covers up a murder with an unlikely accomplice. Elsewhere, Benedict Arnold abuses his power as he settles into a new home in Philadelphia.

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7.75

475 votes

#25 - Against Thy Neighbor

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/2014

Simcoe tries to hunt out the rebel conspirators in Setauket. Ben is sent away on a secret mission.

Directors: Kenneth Fink

Writer: Michael Taylor

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