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The Best Episodes of Blue Murder Season 5

Every episode of Blue Murder Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Blue Murder Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Having It All
    7.4/10(133 votes)

    #1 - Having It All

    S5:E1

    When a cheerleading coach is found brutally murdered, suspicion soon falls on her husband, but further investigation by DCI Lewis and the team uncovers a bitter family rivalry and a shocking affair. Janine struggles to cope at home following the departure of her ex-husband, Pete.

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  2. Blue Murder Season 5 Episode 2 - Inside
    7.5/10(122 votes)

    #2 - Inside

    S5:E2

    DI Mayne goes under cover as a prisoner to investigate the suspicious death of an inmate who had been awaiting the outcome of an appeal against a murder conviction. He soon discovers that several inmates have a connection with the original murder victim. Janine frets when Michael is arrested following a car crash.

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Neil Jones

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  3. Blue Murder Season 5 Episode 3 - Tooth and Claw
    7.4/10(120 votes)

    #3 - Tooth and Claw

    S5:E3

    DCI Lewis and the team deal with the murder of a veterinary surgeon and discover that the victim had been planning to leave her husband for her lover, but the investigation leads to the uncovering of some difficult relationships within the tight-knit farming community. DS Butchers has a difficult appraisal with DI Mayne.

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  4. Blue Murder Season 5 Episode 4 - This Charming Man
    7.1/10(122 votes)

    #4 - This Charming Man

    S5:E4

    The lead vocalist of a rock band is found murdered ahead of the release of the band's latest album. DCI Lewis and the team discover that the deceased had been a difficult person and made a number of enemies. Ellie, a fan of the band, takes a great interest in the investigation.

    Director:David Drury

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  5. Blue Murder Season 5 Episode 5 - Private Sins 1
    7.7/10(119 votes)

    #5 - Private Sins 1

    S5:E5

    DCI Lewis leads an investigation into the murder of a private investigator. The team investigate the detective agency and discover that the dead man had been working on behalf of a convicted criminal, but DS Shap appears to be pursuing his own agenda. Janine takes some time off work to deal with Tom, who has been playing truant.

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  6. Blue Murder Season 5 Episode 6 - Private Sins 2
    7.9/10(118 votes)

    #6 - Private Sins 2

    S5:E6

    Second of a two-part story. Janine desperately tries to sort things out with her son Tom whilst heading up this tough murder enquiry. With Shap's protection of a murder suspect now exposed, the team face a race against time to find the real killer.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Having It All" is the best rated episode of "Blue Murder" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 133 votes. Directed by David Drury and written by Steve Griffiths, it aired on 9/7/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Inside".