Counterpart

10 Best Episodes of Counterpart

After discovering that the spy agency he works for is hiding a gateway to a parallel dimension, a low-level UN bureaucrat in Berlin is thrust into a shadow world of intrigue and danger and must determine if he can trust his near-identical counterpart in the other world.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 25, 2021.

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Counterpart - S1E1

#15 - The Crossing (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Howard Silk, a lowly cog in the bureaucratic machinery of a Berlin-based UN spy agency. When Howard discovers that his organization safeguards the secret of a crossing into a parallel dimension, he is thrust into a shadow world of intrigue, danger, and double cross. The only man he can trust is "Prime," Howard's near-identical counterpart from this parallel world.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 2979 votes.

Counterpart - S2E3

#14 - Something Borrowed (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Howard is transferred to a mysterious prison called Echo. An unexpected visit gives Emily a connection to her old life. Emily Prime and Shaw's investigation is met with resistance.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 874 votes.

Counterpart - S2E4

#13 - Point of Departure (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Howard Prime, Quayle and Clare must unite against a common enemy. Emily Prime turns her investigation towards her other. Yanek probes Howard's past.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 836 votes.

Counterpart - S1E4

#12 - Both Sides Now (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Both Howards deepen their investigation of the conspiracy. Quayle meets one of Howard's sources; Clare must decide what to do about Baldwin.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 1836 votes.

Counterpart - S2E7

#11 - No Strings Attached (Season 2 - Episode 7)

The fallout of the lockdown casts suspicions around the OI. Howard and Emily Prime find clues about the history of Management. Clare questions her allegiances.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 802 votes.

Counterpart - S1E8

#10 - Love the Lie (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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The aftermath of the Indigo school discovery takes an emotional toll. Quayle grapples with his wife's new identity.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 1457 votes.

Counterpart - S1E10

#9 - No Man's Land (2) (Season 1 - Episode 10)

A crisis at the O.I. leaves both Howards stranded.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 1403 votes.

Counterpart - S1E6

#8 - Act Like You've Been Here Before (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Aldrich questions a not-too recent death in the office. Emily, Howard and Shaw follow a lead.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 1570 votes.

Counterpart - S2E5

#7 - Shadow Puppets (Season 2 - Episode 5)

A new revelation puts Howard Prime and Quayle in jeopardy. Life at Echo is disrupted. Clare reconnects with her past.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 821 votes.

Counterpart - S1E7

#6 - The Sincerest Form of Flattery (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Clare's past is revealed. Quayle suffers through his own birthday party.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1553 votes.

Counterpart - S1E9

#5 - No Man's Land (1) (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Howard attempts to thwart the Guest's plans. Howard and Emily chase Kaspar.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 1457 votes.

Counterpart - S2E8

#4 - In from the Cold (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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Howard Prime and Emily work together to figure out Indigo's plans. Clare and Quayle consider their future. Howard must face the truth about his wife.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 781 votes.

Counterpart - S2E9

#3 - You to You (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Management makes a historic decision. Emily sends a warning. Quayle, Clare and Temple investigate the final Indigo cell. Howard Prime reaches out to an old contact.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 779 votes.

Counterpart - S2E10

#2 - Better Angels (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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Mira's looming threat forges some unlikely alliances.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 777 votes.

Counterpart - S2E6

#1 - Twin Cities (Season 2 - Episode 6)

The origins of the Crossing are revealed.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 849 votes.

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