The essential episodes of TURN: Washington's Spies
Watch these 15 in order and you've got TURN: Washington's Spies — each pick states its reason.
- 01
During the early years of the Revolutionary War, a Long Island farmer is recruited to spy on the British army.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
Abe gathers intelligence in New York. Simcoe escapes his punishment. John Andre attends a ball in Philadelphia and meets Peggy Shippen.
- 05
Ben sets a trap to capture a traitor in camp. Richard discovers Abe is conspiring with Major Hewlett. Caleb collides with Robert Rogers.
- 06
Abe tries to recruit a new agent in New York; Caleb races Rogers as they hunt down intelligence from London; Andre's history is exposed.
- 07
Abe makes a last-ditch effort to recruit a spy inside New York. Meanwhile, Ben must determine which of two deserters is a double agent.
- 08
Abe returns from prison with crucial information; tensions rise between Hewlett and Simcoe; Arnold rescues Peggy.
- 09
In the Season 2 finale, Abe plots to assassinate Major Hewlett; Ben fights at the Battle of Monmouth; and Benedict Arnold continues to covet Peggy Shippen.
- 10
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.
- 11
Peggy manipulates Benedict Arnold into contacting the British; and Caleb sets an ambush for Simcoe. Meanwhile, Anna tries to save Major Hewlett's life.
- 12
Townsend uncovers a British counterfeiting operation. Rogers threatens to destroy Abe's spying ring. Simcoe threatens Richard.
- 13
Benedict Arnold plots to turn over West Point to the British. Andre negotiates for Peggy. Abe plots revolt in Setauket.
- 14
After receiving Abe's intel, Washington heads south to lay siege on Yorktown. Abe volunteers for the Continental Army. Peggy goes into labor.
- 15
The fate of the Culper Ring is revealed; the American War of Independence comes to an end; a settling of accounts between shadows and spies; America struggles to begin.
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