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The Best Episodes of Bodies Season 1

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

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One victim, found dead on a London street. Four detectives, in four different time periods, must solve the mystery to protect Britain's future.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bodies Season 1 Episode 1 - 'You're Dead Already'
    7.4/10(2270 votes)

    #1 - 'You're Dead Already'

    S1:E1

    In 2023, Detective Hasan discovers a dead body in Longharvest Lane, Whitechapel — while in 1941 and 1890, two other detectives find the same corpse.

    Director:Marco Kreuzpaintner
    Writer:Paul Tomalin

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  2. Bodies Season 1 Episode 2 - 'Do You Know Who I Am?'
    7.4/10(1956 votes)

    #2 - 'Do You Know Who I Am?'

    S1:E2

    Hasan follows new leads in the present. As Hillinghead reluctantly closes his case, Whiteman goes to desperate lengths to hide involvement in his own.

    Director:Marco Kreuzpaintner
    Writer:Paul Tomalin

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  3. Bodies Season 1 Episode 3 - 'All In Good Time'
    7.3/10(1856 votes)

    #3 - 'All In Good Time'

    S1:E3

    Connections between the cases start to come into focus. Whiteman encounters an unexpected complication; Hillinghead attends a séance.

    Director:Marco Kreuzpaintner
    Writer:Paul Tomalin

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  4. Bodies Season 1 Episode 4 - 'Right Up the Wazoo'
    7.6/10(1716 votes)

    #4 - 'Right Up the Wazoo'

    S1:E4

    Hasan discovers she isn't the only detective investigating a murder on Longharvest Lane. In the past and future alike, relationships start to deepen.

    Director:Marco Kreuzpaintner
    Writer:Danusia Samal

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  5. Bodies Season 1 Episode 5 - 'We Are One Another's Ghosts'
    7.6/10(1635 votes)

    #5 - 'We Are One Another's Ghosts'

    S1:E5

    The past, present and future collide as a set of fingerprints from 1890 are found in 2023. Maplewood uncovers the Commander's true identity.

    Director:Haolu Wang
    Writer:Paul Tomalin

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  6. Bodies Season 1 Episode 6 - 'The World Is Yours'
    7.7/10(1632 votes)

    #6 - 'The World Is Yours'

    S1:E6

    On the day of the explosion, Hasan does everything in her power to help Elias make a life-altering choice. The others wrestle with their consciences.

    Director:Haolu Wang
    Writers:Danusia Samal, Paul Tomalin

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  7. Bodies Season 1 Episode 7 - 'Catch Me If You Can'
    7.6/10(1555 votes)

    #7 - 'Catch Me If You Can'

    S1:E7

    Elias finally knows what it means to be loved. He creates the family he's always wanted — but Hillinghead has to suffer for it.

    Director:Haolu Wang
    Writers:Danusia Samal, Paul Tomalin

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  8. Bodies Season 1 Episode 8 - 'Know You Are Loved'
    7.8/10(1788 votes)

    #8 - 'Know You Are Loved'

    S1:E8

    Across decades, the detectives work together to stop Elias from reshaping history. Will words be enough to break the loop and save thousands of lives?

    Director:Haolu Wang
    Writer:Paul Tomalin

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"'You're Dead Already'" is the best rated episode of "Bodies" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 2270 votes. Directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner and written by Paul Tomalin, it aired on 10/19/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "'Do You Know Who I Am?'".