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The Best Episodes of Broadchurch Season 1

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

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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
    Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(3233 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(2689 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(2554 votes)

    #3 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(2479 votes)

    #4 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(2537 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(2432 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 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(2569 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Broadchurch Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    9.0/10(3417 votes)

    #8 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Broadchurch" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 3233 votes. Directed by James Strong and written by Chris Chibnall, it aired on 3/4/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".