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The Best Episodes of Broadchurch

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

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The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.6/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    The final piece of the jigsaw finally begins to fall into place. DI Hardy and DS Miller attempt to name Danny Latimer’s killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Broadchurch Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Decisions are made, truths are revealed and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever.

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Following recent events, Miller is more isolated than ever before as she tries to find out what happened at the clifftop hut. Meanwhile, the police are circling Susan as Nige grows increasingly desperate for her to leave Broadchurch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Out-of-town DI Alec Hardy investigates the death of an 11-year-old boy in a seaside community, aided by local girl DS Ellie Miller,The child's parent and other residents of Broadchurch try to cope with the media frenzy surrounding the case.

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Chris Chibnall

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  5. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Miller realises the evidence Jack handed over does not tally with her knowledge of Danny's possessions, Jack the newsagent's gets unfair press treatment.

    Director:Euros Lyn
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The case is stalling and morale is low. At the Broadchurch Echo, Maggie grows determined to solve a mystery that has taken a very personal turn for her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The mystery around Danny's death deepens, The Latimer family struggles to cope with their grief, and the Rev Paul Coates decides to speak to the local media.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Broadchurch Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    Hardy and Ellie uncover the truth behind the rape of Trish Winterman, and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever. Series Finale.

    Director:Paul Andrew Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    A local journalist uncovers a new suspect. Beth and Mark try to get more national press coverage of their son's death. Hardy goes for dinner with Miller and her husband.

    Director:Euros Lyn
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Broadchurch Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Joe Miller's arraignment opens painful wounds for the community of Broadchurch. Detective Hardy is forced to confront ghosts from his past.

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Broadchurch Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller are called to investigate a serious sexual assault.

    Director:Paul Andrew Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Crime scene fingerprints lead DI Hardy and DS Miller to a shocking suspect in Danny's murder. Steve Connelly approaches Beth claiming to have a message from her dead son.

    Director:Euros Lyn
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Broadchurch Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    The townspeople struggle to come to terms with recent events, and shock waves reverberate through Broadchurch. What will the impact be on the Latimers? Meanwhile, Paul continues his secret meetings and Hardy must face a figure from his past.

    Director:James Strong
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Broadchurch Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Miller's son wants to give evidence at his father's trial. Miller helps Alec with his old unsolved murder case.

    Director:Jonathan Teplitzky
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Broadchurch Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Ed comes under scrutiny, and Mark makes a decision.

    Director:Lewis Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Broadchurch Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Family tensions surface as Ellie struggles to control her sister Lucy, Mark Latimer has a decision to make and Alec Hardy has to face his demons.

    Director:Jessica Hobbs
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Broadchurch Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Ellie tries to wrest back control, and time is running out for Alec Hardy. Meanwhile, Beth Latimer has to face an emotional ordeal alone.

    Director:Jonathan Teplitzky
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Broadchurch Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #18 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    The final arguments are made in Joe Miller's trial. Hardy and Ellie follow-up on new evidence. Another one of Claire's secrets comes to light.

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Broadchurch Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Hardy and Ellie appeal to Trish to be more open. The officers of Broadchurch CID start to uncover inconsistencies and lies.

    Director:Paul Andrew Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Broadchurch Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    Important pieces of evidence come to light against all the key suspects in the case – Ellie and Hardy can feel the vice tightening and know that soon, the case will crack open...

    Director:Paul Andrew Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Broadchurch Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    The crime drama continues. New information forces Hardy and Ellie to re-evaluate the case.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Broadchurch Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Hardy faces a race against time as Ellie discovers a startling new piece of evidence, forcing them to reassess their suspicions. Meanwhile, with DS Miller coming under intense pressure from all sides, life for Mark and Beth is about to change for ever.

    Director:Jessica Hobbs
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Broadchurch Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Shockwaves reverberate through Broadchurch as news of the attack spreads.

    Director:Paul Andrew Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Broadchurch Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Trish returns to the scene of the crime in the hope it will prompt her to remember something more about the attack, while DC Katie Harford thinks she has a strong lead when she discovers a new suspect who doesn't have an alibi. Cath reveals interesting new information about the night of her party, while a match is made for the male DNA found on Trish. An unknown woman walks into the police station.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "Broadchurch". It scored 8.6/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/22/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 8".