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10 Best Episodes of Quantico - Season 1

A diverse group of recruits has arrived at the FBI Quantico Base for training. They are the best, the brightest and the most vetted, so it seems impossible that one of them is suspected of masterminding the biggest attack on New York City since 9/11.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Quantico - S1E3

#15 - Cover (Season 1 - Episode 3)

At Quantico, Alex finally receives information about her father and his FBI past, but in the future it’s her mother, Sita, who plays a key role when Liam convinces her to participate in a press conference on national television begging Alex to turn herself in. Also at “Quantico,” the NATS learn the art of profiling and focus on their classmates’ strengths and weaknesses, ultimately challenging their confidence and comradery.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 3033 votes.

Quantico - S1E16

#14 - Clue (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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A training exercise is too close to home for Shelby; in the future, Hannah becomes an Ally to Alex and tries to stop the terrorists from making another strike.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 2569 votes.

Quantico - S1E10

#13 - Quantico (Season 1 - Episode 10)

At Quantico, an emergency disciplinary hearing causes deep secrets to be spilled, while in the future Alex works covertly with her team to find the real bomber before her time runs out.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 2637 votes.

Quantico - S1E18

#12 - Soon (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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At Quantico, the NATs look into each other’s background to determine who gets high- level security clearance, and in the process Alex, Shelby and Iris learn some surprising truths about Drew, Will and Caleb. Meanwhile, in the future, Alex contacts Claire Haas in order to find her missing friends and is shocked when she discovers what happened to Caleb.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 2530 votes.

Quantico - S1E5

#11 - Found (Season 1 - Episode 5)

The trainees leave campus for the first time while undergoing their first undercover assignment. With an evening full of unpredictable events, Alex and Ryan find themselves getting close while the recruits’ skills are tested. In the future, Alex decides to tell her side of the story and sits down for her first public interview leaving everyone watching to wonder who is really telling the truth.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 2826 votes.

Quantico - S1E15

#10 - Turn (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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A terror cell tries to infiltrate Quantico, forcing Miranda and Liam to pay a deadly price. While in the future, Alex continues to get instructions from the terrorist – only this time, it’s Claire Haas’ life that hangs in the balance.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 2557 votes.

Quantico - S1E19

#9 - Fast (Season 1 - Episode 19)

It’s career day at Quantico as the NATS meet representatives from various FBI branches to help them decide their future paths. In the future, Alex continues to search for the terrorist, and in the process, discovers some familiar faces – including one who knows the terrorist’s endgame.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 2483 votes.

Quantico - S1E20

#8 - Drive (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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With only a few weeks until graduation, the NATS are dispatched to various field offices where Alex and Ryan find themselves working a case together. Meanwhile, in the future, Shelby and Caleb's relationship takes a turn, and Alex doesn't know who to trust when she discovers new information about the man she loves.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 2501 votes.

Quantico - S1E8

#7 - Over (Season 1 - Episode 8)

In the future, the FBI computer system is hacked and confidential files go public leading Alex to the conclusion that a second bomb is in play somewhere in NYC. Back at Quantico, the recruits are given individual assignments only to realize they are all connected as part of a lesson to look at the bigger picture.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 2663 votes.

Quantico - S1E9

#6 - Guilty (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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At Quantico, the NATS attend a class with guest speaker Dr. Susan Langdon. Dr. Langdon is a former agent and profiler who tasks the trainees with looking at serial killer cases to find the one victim that doesn’t fit the case, but when Simon becomes too good at finding things that don’t belong, it’s his life that becomes endangered. In the future, Alex is interrogated by a highly sophisticated FBI team while Ryan’s life hangs in the balance.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 2639 votes.

Quantico - S1E7

#5 - Go (Season 1 - Episode 7)

It’s midterm exam time at Quantico where the NATS are given an explosive assignment which results in some people going home for good. In the future, Alex continues to try and clear her name, finding Nimah and Raina who provide more questions than answers leaving Alex and the world to wonder, “who can you really trust?

The episode was rated 7.75 from 2659 votes.

Quantico - S1E11

#4 - Inside (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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The terrorists responsible for the bombing of Grand Central Station finally reveal themselves, but instead of answers, more questions remain. While back at Quantico, the recruits receive a well-deserved few days off for the holidays, but not everyone is oh so merry when secrets are revealed and lines and blurred.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 2670 votes.

Quantico - S1E17

#3 - Care (Season 1 - Episode 17)

At Quantico, the NATS' current assignment is to learn about human trafficking when Liam and Miranda challenge them to cross the U.S. / Canadian border without passports. Meanwhile, in the future, Simon continues to help Alex try to find the terrorist, but doing so puts his own life in great risk.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 2626 votes.

Quantico - S1E21

#2 - Right (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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The NATS are excited that graduation is near as they prepare to leave Quantico and head out into the real world for their new assignments. In the future, Alex learns someone she cared about at Quantico is not who they seemed to be, as she finds herself at the heart of another possible attack.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 2510 votes.

Quantico - S1E22

#1 - Yes (Season 1 - Episode 22)

It’s graduation day for the NATS of Quantico, while, in the future, Alex and her team find themselves head-to-head with the terrorist.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 2541 votes.

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