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The Best Episodes of Accused Season 1

Every episode of Accused Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Accused Season 1!

How certain people end up being accused of a crime.

Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Accused" season 1 is "Willy's Story", rated 7.5/10 from 310 user votes. It was directed by David Blair and written by Jimmy McGovern. "Willy's Story" aired on 11/15/2010 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Frankie's Story".

  • Willy's Story
    7.5/10 310 votes

    #1 - Willy's Story

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2010

    Willy Houlihan is in the holding cells beneath a Crown Court, awaiting the verdict of his trial. As he begins the long walk back up to his courtroom, viewers learn the events that brought him there. Willy was a hard-working plumber, with money pressures and a family who rely on him. But what did he get involved in?

    Director: David Blair

    Writer: Jimmy McGovern

  • Frankie's Story
    7.7/10 281 votes

    #2 - Frankie's Story

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2010

    Frankie, a young soldier on trial, starts the long walk back up to his courtroom to learn the decision of the jury. A frightening series of events led him to this place, but does the jury know the full story?

    Director: David Blair

    Writer: Jimmy McGovern

  • Helen's Story
    7.7/10 237 votes

    #3 - Helen's Story

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2010

    Helen and Frank send their son Rob off to his first day as a temp at a local factory. When Rob doesn't return home, Helen sets out to find justice for her son.

    Director: Richard Laxton

    Writer: Jimmy McGovern, Alice Nutter

  • Liam's Story
    7.7/10 227 votes

    #4 - Liam's Story

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2010

    Liam is a taxi driver who is bored with everyday life and is desperate to escape it. One day Emma gets into his cab and he falls deeply and madly in love with her, he starts to dream that he can be everything she needs in life.

    Director: Richard Laxton

    Writer: Daniel Brocklehurst, Jimmy McGovern

  • Kenny's Story
    7.4/10 184 votes

    #5 - Kenny's Story

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2010

    Kenny Armstrong is outraged to learn his daughter has been attacked in the park and, accompanied by two of his friends, sets off to find the culprit. However, the trio's assault on the man they suspect proves more violent than Kenny had intended, and while his cohorts are adamant that informing the police of their actions would be disastrous, his urge to confess grows.

    Director: David Blair

    Writer: Jimmy McGovern, Esther Wilson

  • Alison's Story
    7.5/10 180 votes

    #6 - Alison's Story

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2010

    Alison, a busy working mother with a young family, stands accused. Passion and hatred have brought Alison and her husband David to opposite sides of the courtroom. Will the jury find her guilty as charged?

    Director: David Blair

    Writer: Jimmy McGovern