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The Best Episodes of Bookish

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

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Gabriel Book, proprietor of an antiquarian bookshop, relies on his vast collection to unravel baffling cases. He nurtures a group of lovable yet troubled individuals, providing informal protection and guidance.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Bookish Season 1 Episode 1 - Slightly Foxed (1)
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Slightly Foxed (1)

    S1:E1

    There's a new assistant to train up at Book's Books, but the excavation of a nearby bombsite that's full of skeletons leads to book-selling taking a back seat.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Mark Gatiss

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  2. Bookish Season 1 Episode 3 - Deadly Nitrate (1)
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Deadly Nitrate (1)

    S1:E3

    There's excitement in the air when a film crew arrives at Archangel Lane - until an extra drops dead after eating poisoned chocolates meant for one of the cast.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet

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  3. Bookish Season 1 Episode 2 - Slightly Foxed (2)
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Slightly Foxed (2)

    S1:E2

    Bliss and Book's investigation into Harkup's death continues as Book discovers some surprising evidence in the case of the bombsite skeletons.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Mark Gatiss

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  4. Bookish Season 1 Episode 4 - Deadly Nitrate (2)
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Deadly Nitrate (2)

    S1:E4

    Book must race against time to uncover the truth before anyone else ends up dead. Meanwhile, Jack gets an unexpected answer when he confronts Trottie and Book.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet

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  5. Bookish Season 1 Episode 6 - Such Devoted Sisters (2)
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Such Devoted Sisters (2)

    S1:E6

    As tension builds, the staff rebel and the Walsingham Hotel lists like an old ship, can Book unmask Captain Orr’s murderer?

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet

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  6. Bookish Season 1 Episode 5 - Such Devoted Sisters (1)
    5.9/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Such Devoted Sisters (1)

    S1:E5

    A grand hotel, exiled royalty, a poisoned army captain and Trottie as a suspect. Could this prove to be Book’s toughest case yet?

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet

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Best Episodes Summary

"Slightly Foxed (1)" is the best rated episode of "Bookish". It scored 6.8/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Carolina Giammetta and written by Mark Gatiss, it aired on 7/16/2025. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Deadly Nitrate (1)".