best episodes of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan poster

When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies.

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30 Episodes
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episode image The Boy
8.5/10 (4168 votes)

#1 The Boy

S1:E7

Jack and Greer try to convince their superiors to lead a covert ground assault to capture Suleiman. Jack's double life costs him an important relationship.

episode image Inshallah
8.5/10 (4439 votes)

#2 Inshallah

S1:E8

Jack and Greer fear Suleiman's next attack could be on U.S. soil. They must figure out how to stop him or risk enormous costs.

episode image Sources and Methods
8.4/10 (4287 votes)

#3 Sources and Methods

S1:E6

Jack's moral code is tested when he and Greer use a Turkish criminal to help them track down a high-value target who may be able to lead them to Suleiman. Hanin tries to evade her pursuers and keep her daughters safe. Cathy investigates an outbreak of a virulent form of Ebola that may point to something more ominous.

episode image Pilot
8.2/10 (5882 votes)

#4 Pilot

S1:E1

CIA analyst Jack Ryan uncovers a series of suspicious transactions that take him and his boss James Greer out from behind their desks into the field to hunt down a powerful new threat to the world. Hanin begins to question her husband's affairs after he brings a mysterious outsider into their home.

episode image End of Honor
8.2/10 (4133 votes)

#5 End of Honor

S1:E5

After the horrific Paris church attack, Jack and Greer discover a deeper strategy behind Suleiman's actions, forcing Jack to suggest an unusual trap for him. Hanin faces new challenges in her quest for freedom.

episode image French Connection
8.1/10 (4809 votes)

#6 French Connection

S1:E2

Jack and Greer decode a fresh piece of intel that takes them to Paris and one step closer to the elusive Suleiman. Hanin's husband returns home with a renewed fervor for his secretive mission, leaving her unsure of their family's future.

episode image The Wolf
8.1/10 (4277 votes)

#7 The Wolf

S1:E4

As Jack and Cathy grow closer, Jack's double-life is put to the test. A show of force from Suleiman adds to his ranks and brings him one step closer to his next attack.

episode image Ghosts
8.1/10 (2335 votes)

#8 Ghosts

S3:E6

Jack races to stop the detonation of the Sokol nuclear device, which has traveled to the Czech Republic. Petr and Luka’s secret histories come to the surface in a deadly reckoning.

episode image Star on the Wall
8.1/10 (2726 votes)

#9 Star on the Wall

S3:E8

Jack, Greer, Wright, Alena and Luka all work in concert to prevent the start of a third world war.

episode image Black 22
8.0/10 (4557 votes)

#10 Black 22

S1:E3

Drone pilot Victor struggles with the immense responsibility attached to his job. Jack and Greer join French Intelligence officers on a mission to track down Suleiman's brother. Hanin is forced to make a dangerous decision for the sake of their children.

episode image Proof of Concept
7.9/10 (2155 votes)

#11 Proof of Concept

S4:E6

If Wright wants to get Jack out alive, compromises must be made. Groundbreaking intel gives the CIA a chance to prevent a domestic terrorist act.

episode image Persona Non Grata
7.8/10 (3211 votes)

#12 Persona Non Grata

S2:E6

Reyes accuses the U.S. of tampering with the election. The U.S. Embassy is evacuated. Jack, Greer and Mike November must decide whether to follow orders or go off the grid. Reyes' men pursue Matice and the American soldiers in the jungle.

episode image Falcon
7.8/10 (3089 votes)

#13 Falcon

S3:E1

Jack Ryan investigates a secret plan to restore the Soviet Empire through war, embarking on a dangerous op with the help of Rome Station Chief Elizabeth Wright and Head of Russia House James Greer. Meanwhile, an assassination on home soil forces Czech President Alena Kovac into a dangerous position with Russia.

episode image Wukong
7.8/10 (1808 votes)

#14 Wukong

S4:E5

Complications arise in Jack's plan to extract Chao and his family from the compound in Myanmar. Back in D.C., Greer comes to a shocking conclusion.

episode image Cargo
7.7/10 (4087 votes)

#15 Cargo

S2:E1

Jack Ryan searches for the truth behind Venezuela's transactions with various World Powers. James Greer, about to get sidelined from his new post in Russia, joins Jack in Venezuela and the two find themselves in the midst of a Venezuelan leader's re-election effort.

episode image Dios y Federación
7.7/10 (3163 votes)

#16 Dios y Federación

S2:E7

The election in Venezuela is moved up. Stranded in a hostile country, Jack and Mike fight for their lives, while Greer is interrogated. The Ubarri family must decide to flee or face Reyes.

episode image Druz'ya I Vragi
7.7/10 (2245 votes)

#17 Druz'ya I Vragi

S3:E5

Jack and Mike head to a mysterious, abandoned outpost in Russia to seize the Sokol nuclear device, but an unexpected visitor foils their plans. Meanwhile, Petr seeks to rescue Alena, who has been kidnapped by her own head of security.

episode image Moscow Rules
7.7/10 (2202 votes)

#18 Moscow Rules

S3:E7

In Moscow, Jack teams with Luka to expose the high-ranking cabal members within the government who are now orchestrating the secret Sokol plan.

episode image Dressed to Kill
7.6/10 (3225 votes)

#19 Dressed to Kill

S2:E4

Relieved of duty in Venezuela, Jack follows a new trail to London and seeks the help of MI5, only to discover the man he's after is also after him. Back in Venezuela, Reyes makes Gloria an offer.

episode image Running with Wolves
7.6/10 (2361 votes)

#20 Running with Wolves

S3:E3

Jack travels to Vienna to track down the source of his original intelligence on Sokol. Greer advises Alena on a key NATO deal. Petr Kovac, Alena’s father, hosts a hunt in the Czech woods.

episode image Our Death's Keeper
7.6/10 (2238 votes)

#21 Our Death's Keeper

S3:E4

In Budapest, Jack and Mike plan a sting on a slippery arms dealer to ascertain the whereabouts of the Sokol nuclear device, as Greer discovers some intriguing and potentially incriminating information on Petr Kovac.

episode image Bethesda
7.6/10 (1796 votes)

#22 Bethesda

S4:E4

Jack, Chavez and November pursue their Croatia lead to an unsettling affair. Chao takes a mandatory trip to Geneva to speak with his boss. Greer works on connecting the two shell companies.

episode image Tertia Optio
7.5/10 (3503 votes)

#23 Tertia Optio

S2:E2

Jack is granted permission from Senator Chapin to stay in Venezuela. President Reyes denies involvement in the events that are keeping Jack in country. Meanwhile, Jack and Harry team up to follow a lead that could create dissension within the ranks.

episode image Orinoco
7.5/10 (3316 votes)

#24 Orinoco

S2:E3

The U.S. Special Activities team lands in Venezuela where Jack's intel leads them to a militia guarded compound. Deep in the jungle, Jack’s search for answers puts the whole team in danger. President Reyes' opponent, Gloria Bonalde, proves to be a real contender in the upcoming election.

episode image Blue Gold
7.5/10 (3180 votes)

#25 Blue Gold

S2:E5

Using Max's daughter as bait, Jack and Harry convince Max to meet face to face. Stranded in the jungle, Marcus stumbles across a prisoner camp. Greer visits Gloria hoping to draw a connection between Reyes and her missing husband.

episode image Old Haunts
7.5/10 (2462 votes)

#26 Old Haunts

S3:E2

Jack, out in the cold and on the run after the fallout from his failed operation in Greece, must evade authorities both foreign and domestic before receiving help from an old friend.

episode image Strongman
7.4/10 (3815 votes)

#27 Strongman

S2:E8

Jack heads to the Presidential Palace to retrieve Greer. When the polls are shutdown, violent protests erupt outside the palace, and Jack must make a decision that could determine his future.

episode image Convergence
7.4/10 (1961 votes)

#28 Convergence

S4:E2

Jack digs deeper into Miller's dirty operations and learns more about Chavez. Back in Myanmar, Chao must navigate the tension in the compound to keep his family safe.

episode image Triage
7.2/10 (2196 votes)

#29 Triage

S4:E1

Jack, given the task of cleaning up the CIA, makes difficult decisions that have immediate consequences. A cartel operator moves in the shadows to organize an important meeting.

episode image Sacrifices
7.2/10 (1770 votes)

#30 Sacrifices

S4:E3

Jack's team heads to Mexico to get answers. Wright attempts to smooth things over in Nigeria, hoping to find some resolution of her own.

Cast & Chracters

character image Jack Ryan

Jack Ryan

Actor: John Krasinski
character image James Greer

James Greer

Actor: Wendell Pierce
character image Cathy Mueller

Cathy Mueller

Actor: Abbie Cornish
character image Adebayo 'Ade' Osoji

Adebayo 'Ade' Osoji

Actor: Okieriete Onaodowan
character image Chao Fah Sein

Chao Fah Sein

Actor: Louis Ozawa
character image Zeyara Lemos

Zeyara Lemos

Actor: Zuleikha Robinson
character image Bennu Fah

Bennu Fah

Actor: Ryn Greenwell
character image Domingo Chavez

Domingo Chavez

Actor: Michael Peña
character image Elizabeth Wright

Elizabeth Wright

Actor: Betty Gabriel
character image Mike November

Mike November

Actor: Michael Kelly

The highest rated episode of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is "The Boy" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.50.

This episode received 4,168 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Triage" (S4E1) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 2,196 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Boy" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.50.

This episode received 4,168 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Black 22" (S1E3) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 4,557 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Persona Non Grata" (S2E6) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 3,211 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Strongman" (S2E8) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 3,815 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Ghosts" (S3E6) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 2,335 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Old Haunts" (S3E2) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 2,462 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Proof of Concept" (S4E6) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 2,155 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Triage" (S4E1) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 2,196 votes.

Name Department Job
Aaron Lam Production Producer
Aaron Rabin Production Co-Executive Producer
Allyson Seeger Production Executive Producer
Andrew Form Production Executive Producer
Brad Fuller Production Executive Producer
Carlton Cuse Production Executive Producer
Dana Goldberg Production Executive Producer
Dario Scardapane Production Consulting Producer
David Ellison Production Executive Producer
John Krasinski Production Executive Producer
Mace Neufeld Production Executive Producer
Matt Thunell Production Executive Producer
Michael Bay Production Executive Producer
Tom Clancy Writing Characters

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