The WORST episodes of TURN: Washington's Spies

Every episode of TURN: Washington's Spies ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 9/28/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
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Who by Fire
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7.48
797 votes

#1 - Who by Fire

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2014

To prevent Anna being blamed for the murder of a Royal Officer, Abe must find the culprit; Ben and Caleb interrogate Simcoe.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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Cold Murdering Bastards
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7.52
532 votes

#2 - Cold Murdering Bastards

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2016

Anna tries to save the ring after Abe's cover is blown; and Benedict Arnold seeks Washington's help against charges of treason. Meanwhile, Townsend sends a signal.

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Of Cabbages and Kings
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7.55
751 votes

#3 - Of Cabbages and Kings

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2014

On the run from the British, Ben is betrayed by his own militia. Abe travels with Richard to New York to spy. Mary confronts Anna.

Directors: S.J. Clarkson
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False Flag
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7.59
409 votes

#4 - False Flag

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2015

Ben sets a trap to expose a traitor.

Directors: Allison Anders
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Eternity How Long
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7.60
608 votes

#5 - Eternity How Long

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2014

Abe and Richard grapple with orders to dig up gravestones; Ben and Caleb try to get their intelligence to General Washington.

Directors: Adam Davidson
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Pilot
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7.64
1085 votes

#6 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2014

During the early years of the Revolutionary War, a Long Island farmer is recruited to spy on the British army.

Directors: Rupert Wyatt
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Valley Forge
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7.67
385 votes

#7 - Valley Forge

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2015

Washington faces a personal crisis with the help of his slave, Billy Lee. Abe struggles to maintain his cover while in prison.

Directors: Kimberly Peirce
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Mr. Culpeper
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7.67
567 votes

#8 - Mr. Culpeper

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2014

Abe heads to New York and runs into a desperate patriot along the way. Ben is tasked with creating America's first spy ring.

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Benediction
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7.68
516 votes

#9 - Benediction

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/2016

Peggy gets Benedict Arnold to contact the British; Caleb plans an ambush for Simcoe; Anna tries to save Major Hewlett.

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Hard Boiled
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7.68
265 votes

#10 - Hard Boiled

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2015

Abe gathers intelligence in New York. Simcoe escapes his punishment. John Andre attends a ball in Philadelphia and meets Peggy Shippen.

Directors: Andrew McCarthy
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Thoughts of a Free Man
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7.70
427 votes

#11 - Thoughts of a Free Man

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2015

A spy in London sends an urgent message to America. Mary impedes Abe's attempt to restart the spy ring. Benedict Arnold arrives in camp.

Directors: Gary Fleder
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Challenge
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7.71
544 votes

#12 - Challenge

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/2014

Anna looks for enemy intelligence at an exclusive gentleman's party against Abe's wishes.

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Epiphany
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7.71
542 votes

#13 - Epiphany

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2014

Celeb and Ben follow mysterious orders; Washington's army crosses into enemy territory.

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Men of Blood
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7.72
399 votes

#14 - Men of Blood

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2015

Abe tries to recruit a new agent; Caleb and Rogers race to hunt down intelligence from London; Andre's history is exposed.

Directors: Kate Dennis
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Houses Divided
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7.73
387 votes

#15 - Houses Divided

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2015

Mary begs Richard to help get Abe free from prison; Anna tries to seduce Simcoe; Ben and Caleb rescue Hewlett.

Directors: Jeremy Webb
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Against Thy Neighbor
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7.75
482 votes

#16 - 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
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Valediction
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7.76
610 votes

#17 - 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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Mercy Moment Murder Measure
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7.76
547 votes

#18 - 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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Many Mickles Make A Muckle
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7.78
489 votes

#19 - 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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Judgment
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7.81
486 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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Quarry
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7.82
493 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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Providence
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7.83
409 votes

#22 - 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.

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Sealed Fate
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7.84
390 votes

#23 - 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
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Hypocrisy, Fraud and Tyranny
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7.84
509 votes

#24 - 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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Mended
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7.85
485 votes

#25 - 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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