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The Best Episodes of Baptiste

Every episode of Baptiste ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Baptiste!

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Battered by life, detective Julien Baptiste will investigate to the brink of obsession. Whatever the cost. Whatever it takes.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Baptiste Season 1 Episode 5 - Lucy
    7.9/10(399 votes)

    S1:E5

    The hunt is on for Edward, who has fled to England. Meanwhile, Julien and Genevieve plot an audacious move to try to turn Constantin and take down the Brigada.

    Director:Jan Matthys
    Writer:Kelly Jones

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  2. Baptiste Season 1 Episode 2 - Measure of a Man
    7.7/10(465 votes)

    S1:E2

    Natalie reveals the full shocking truth about Edward and Julien has to tread carefully. When tragedy strikes, Julien becomes determined to uncover Edward’s true motives.

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  3. Baptiste Season 1 Episode 3 - For Blood
    7.7/10(429 votes)

    S1:E3

    Julien confronts Edward and has to take drastic action to protect his family. But a personal bombshell forces Julien to face some secrets from his own past.

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  4. Baptiste Season 1 Episode 6 - Into the Sand
    7.7/10(401 votes)

    S1:E6

    As Julien and Genevieve outmanoeuvre Constantin, the Brigada make their own move and as Julien uncovers their inside source things lead to a dramatic conclusion.

    Director:Jan Matthys
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  5. Baptiste Season 1 Episode 1 - Shell
    7.6/10(547 votes)

    S1:E1

    Julien is searching for missing sex worker Natalie Rose. He meets Edward, Natalie's uncle, and the two men delve into the criminal underworld of Amsterdam's red light district.

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  6. Baptiste Season 1 Episode 4 - Vertrouwen
    7.6/10(405 votes)

    S1:E4

    Julien goes in pursuit of the money whilst Genevieve coerces Edward to meet Constantin. However, Edward makes a reckless move that puts the entire case in jeopardy.

    Director:Jan Matthys
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  7. Baptiste Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(421 votes)

    S2:E1

    Julien Baptiste travels to Hungary to help the British ambassador, Emma Chambers, find her missing family. When a body is found, the pressure is on to save Emma’s two sons.

    Director:Thomas Napper
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  8. Baptiste Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(279 votes)

    S2:E4

    With Alex dead Emma’s only hope is to find her other son Will. And when Julien and Zsofia look to Kamilla and her husband, a new lead is uncovered and a dramatic discovery is made

    Director:Hong Khaou
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  9. Baptiste Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(299 votes)

    S2:E3

    As Julien and Zsofia investigate Far Right politician Kamilla Agoston, Emma finds a lead on Alex’s computer that takes her and Julien to a shocking and bloody discovery.

    Director:Hong Khaou
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  10. Baptiste Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(318 votes)

    S2:E2

    Julien and Zsofia track down the tattooed man but he gives little away. Things escalate when the police receive a hostage video, and Emma takes drastic action for her family.

    Director:Thomas Napper
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  11. Baptiste Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(270 votes)

    S2:E5

    With Will safe, Emma and Julien hope to discover the identity of Gomorrah, but instead discover another attack is planned. Now, the pair must race against the clock to prevent it.

    Director:Hong Khaou
    Writer:Catherine Moulton

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  12. Baptiste Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.8/10(291 votes)

    S2:E6

    Reeling from Will’s escape, Emma and Julien must do everything they can to stop the next attack. If they can follow the clues and find Will, perhaps they can succeed.

    Director:Hong Khaou
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lucy" is the best rated episode of "Baptiste". It scored 7.9/10 based on 399 votes. Directed by Jan Matthys and written by Kelly Jones, it aired on 3/17/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Measure of a Man".