Counterpart

10 Best Episodes of Counterpart - Season 1

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 - S1E2

#10 - Birds of a Feather (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Howard and his counterpart must work together. Baldwin comes face to face with her past. Emily, from the other side, attempts to make sense of her orders.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 2357 votes.

Counterpart - S1E5

#9 - Shaking the Tree (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Howard discovers another side of Emily; Howard and Emily search for answers about a mysterious drop site. Aldrich and Quayle seek intel from an old friend.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 1686 votes.

Counterpart - S1E3

#8 - The Lost Art of Diplomacy (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Both sides turn to diplomacy to resolve a conflict. Emily obtains a special visa. Howard interrogates a suspect.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 2045 votes.

Counterpart - S1E1

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

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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 - S1E4

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

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 - S1E8

#5 - 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

#4 - 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

#3 - 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 - S1E7

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

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

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1553 votes.

Counterpart - S1E9

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

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

The episode was rated 7.98 from 1457 votes.

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