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In the Metropolitan Police's smallest department, the Heritage Crime Unit, an art-loving detective tackles cases connected to the world of art, antiques, collectibles and cultural heritage.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Art Detectives Season 1 Episode 6 - Final Bid
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Final Bid

    S1:E6

    Mick's father, Ron, is taken hostage by a criminal gang for stealing a valuable painting from them-and Mick gets an ultimatum; he and Shazia must investigate the theft of a rare Chinese vase that has disappeared from a locked vault.

    Director:Jennie Paddon
    Writers:Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell

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  2. Art Detectives Season 1 Episode 4 - Noble Rot
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Noble Rot

    S1:E4

    At an exclusive wine tasting, host Raymond Bettane dies from a spiked drink. As the detectives question each of the guests, Mick makes a shocking discovery about Bettane's vintage wines.

    Director:Jennie Paddon
    Writer:Kitty Percy

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  3. Art Detectives Season 1 Episode 3 - Warped
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Warped

    S1:E3

    A music producer is battered to death in his studio and his rare rock memorabilia stolen. But when the victim's collection is later found dumped in the river, Mick and Shazia question the killer's motive.

    Director:Jennie Paddon
    Writer:Emma Goodwin

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  4. Art Detectives Season 1 Episode 5 - Ice Cold
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Ice Cold

    S1:E5

    An American millionaire who planned to donate his collection of Titanic memorabilia is found dead in his hotel room in Belfast. Discovering that the man was poisoned, Mick and Shazia suspect someone wanted to stop the donation.

    Director:Declan Recks
    Writers:Dan Gaster, Paul Powell

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  5. Art Detectives Season 1 Episode 2 - Dead & Buried
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Dead & Buried

    S1:E2

    The detectives look into the discovery of a gold Viking hoard stolen from a prehistoric burial chamber. After the site is reopened, they unearth a series of secrets and betrayals leading to a thousand-year-old cover-up.

    Director:Jennie Paddon
    Writers:Dan Gaster, Paul Powell

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  6. Art Detectives Season 1 Episode 1 - Pictures at an Exhibition
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Pictures at an Exhibition

    S1:E1

    When an art historian is found murdered in his home, DI Mick Palmer and DC Shazia Malik are sent to investigate. As they dig into the case, they uncover a vandalized painting, sabotaged security footage, and a dark family secret.

    Director:Jennie Paddon
    Writers:Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Final Bid" is the worst rated episode of "Art Detectives". It scored 5.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Jennie Paddon and written by Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell, it aired on 7/7/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Noble Rot".