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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Bookish Season 1 Episode 1 - Slightly Foxed (1)
    7.3/10(608 votes)

    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 4 - Deadly Nitrate (2)
    7.3/10(429 votes)

    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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  3. Bookish Season 1 Episode 2 - Slightly Foxed (2)
    7.4/10(513 votes)

    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 3 - Deadly Nitrate (1)
    7.4/10(468 votes)

    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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  5. Bookish Season 1 Episode 5 - Such Devoted Sisters (1)
    7.4/10(397 votes)

    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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  6. Bookish Season 1 Episode 6 - Such Devoted Sisters (2)
    7.6/10(404 votes)

    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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  7. Bookish Season 2 Episode 1 - Memento Mori - Part 1
    7.7/10(125 votes)

    S2:E1

    When a charismatic medium hosts a mysterious seance, a table full of suspects are under investigation as Book reunites with Inspector Bliss to solve the mystery.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Bookish Season 2 Episode 2 - Memento Mori - Part 2
    7.8/10(107 votes)

    S2:E2

    The evidence forces Book and the team to face a disturbing question: has a notorious fascist who ended up on the gallows returned from the grave to kill again?

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Bookish Season 2 Episode 3 - Dead Man's Whistle - Part 1
    7.9/10(87 votes)

    S2:E3

    Inspector Bliss and Book are unconvinced when a body is found in unusual circumstances in a tailor's shop and the elderly proprietor is keen to confess. Contains Mature Themes.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Bookish Season 2 Episode 4 - Dead Man's Whistle - Part 2
    7.9/10(89 votes)

    S2:E4

    As Jack's good fortune runs out, Book and the team decipher the handiwork of a tailor who is capable of much more than a stylish new suit. Contains Mature Themes.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Bookish Season 2 Episode 5 - Killer Nacht - Part 1
    8.2/10(78 votes)

    S2:E5

    On a mission to stop a notorious book thief - the elusive Duchess Alberta (Miranda Richardson) - Book and Jack journey across post-war Germany to the town of Wurl. Contains Mature Themes.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Bookish Season 2 Episode 6 - Killer Nacht - Part 2
    8.2/10(78 votes)

    S2:E6

    With Book and Jack caught in the jaws of a deadly legacy in Germany, Inspector Bliss and local officer Liesl Pohl cross-examine the guests of the Schloss Von Bode. Contains Mature Themes.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Slightly Foxed (1)" is the worst rated episode of "Bookish". It scored 7.3/10 based on 608 votes. Directed by Carolina Giammetta and written by Mark Gatiss, it aired on 7/16/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Deadly Nitrate (2)".