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The Best Episodes of Blue Murder Season 1

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

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Blue Murder is a British crime drama television series based in Manchester. Shown on ITV from 2003 until 2009 when it was cancelled by the network, it starred Caroline Quentin as DCI Janine Lewis.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Blue Murder Season 1 Episode 1 - Cry Me a River, Part I
    7.4/10(219 votes)

    #1 - Cry Me a River, Part I

    S1:E1

    Janine Lewis, mother of three and pregnant with her fourth child, is promoted to detective chief inspector. Coming home to celebrate, she catches her husband pleasuring the au pair. Newly single, she struggles to balance her demanding new job with a hectic home life. Lewis and her team investigate the murder of a schoolteacher found at his garden allotment, sliced open like a lab rat.

    Director:Paul Wroblewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Blue Murder Season 1 Episode 2 - Cry Me a River, Part II
    7.3/10(171 votes)

    #2 - Cry Me a River, Part II

    S1:E2

    DCI Janine Lewis and her team continue their investigation into the murder of a schoolteacher.

    Director:Paul Wroblewski
    Writer:Cath Staincliffe

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Cry Me a River, Part I" is the best rated episode of "Blue Murder" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 219 votes. Directed by Paul Wroblewski and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/18/2003. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Cry Me a River, Part II".