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A gameshow in which three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime, from the comfort of the Armchairs in the studio. They'll watch the drama play out as

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    Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 3 - The Jury's Out
    9.0/10(21 votes)

    #1 - The Jury's Out

    S1:E3

    In today's story, the armchair detectives realise someone is picking off the members of a jury, one by one. Is it the brother, the boyfriend or another juror?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 9 - Six Letters Beginning with M
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Six Letters Beginning with M

    S1:E9

    In today's story, the death of a professor poses a true puzzle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 16 - Appetite for Murder
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Appetite for Murder

    S1:E16

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A Chinese restaurant owner is rushed to hospital with suspected food poisoning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 20 - Mistletoe and Crime
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Mistletoe and Crime

    S1:E20

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The owner of a training company is found dead after the office Christmas party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 7 - The Uninvited Guest
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Uninvited Guest

    S1:E7

    In today's story, the sleuths attempt to identify the killer when the body of a mysterious guest is found at the Wistery Heights B&B.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 15 - A Can of Worms
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #6 - A Can of Worms

    S1:E15

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A well-known artist meets his end in trendy east Mortcliff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 2 - Patently Murder
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Patently Murder

    S1:E2

    In today's story, the armchair detectives attempt to identify the killer when a successful inventor's body is found in his workshop. Has a friend, colleague or rival inventor committed the deadly crime?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 12 - The High Class Killer
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #8 - The High Class Killer

    S1:E12

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The body of a butler is found in the woods.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 14 - Tell Tale Signs
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Tell Tale Signs

    S1:E14

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The body of a librarian and writer is found in a library.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 1 - Watercolour Crime
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Watercolour Crime

    S1:E1

    In today's story, the armchair detectives sift through the evidence to pinpoint the killer when the body of a local artist is found in the harbour. Was it the admirer, the businessman, the gallery owner or the best friend?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 13 - Driving Miss Mortcliff
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Driving Miss Mortcliff

    S1:E13

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A pageant winner meets her demise in a supposed accident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 11 - School's Out for Murder
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - School's Out for Murder

    S1:E11

    In today's story, many suspects emerge when a teacher is found dead after a fire drill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 8 - Finders Keepers
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Finders Keepers

    S1:E8

    In today's story, the armchair detectives must identify the killer among a number of suspects when the body of a local dairy farmer is found. Was it the environmentalist, detectorist, museum curator, neighbour or the local postman?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 17 - What Became of Miranda?
    5.6/10(10 votes)

    #14 - What Became of Miranda?

    S1:E17

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The local police delve into a 15-year-old cold case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 4 - Derby Day Death
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Derby Day Death

    S1:E4

    In today's story, the armchair detectives seek the perpetrator when a lawn bowls player dies at the bowling green, but who had the means, motive and opportunity for the murder?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 5 - Deerly Departed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Deerly Departed

    S1:E5

    In today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when the body of a local ranger is found at Concido Woods and dodgy dealings start to emerge. Could the killer be a poacher or someone from the local butchers?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 6 - Cops and Robbers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Cops and Robbers

    S1:E6

    Susan Calman hosts as three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime. In today's story, the amateur detectives must decide if it was an inside job when the body of a member of a notorious criminal gang is found.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 10 - The Pigeon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - The Pigeon

    S1:E10

    In today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when the body of a local pigeon fancier is found, but who has the biggest motive to kill?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 18 - White Collar Crime
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - White Collar Crime

    S1:E18

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The body of a priest is found in the church bell tower.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Armchair Detectives Season 1 Episode 19 - Am Dram Damned
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Am Dram Damned

    S1:E19

    Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A theatre director dies on stage but nobody saw the killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Jury's Out" is the best rated episode of "Armchair Detectives". It scored 9/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/22/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Six Letters Beginning with M".