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The Best Episodes of Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1

Every episode of Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1!

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From critical emergencies to the operating room, this documentary series follows London's trauma centres as they treat the most severely injured.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    London's Major Trauma System springs into action when a fairground ride malfunction in Brockwell Park results in multiple critically injured patients.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(46 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    A life-threatening head injury from an assault and an open leg fracture from a motorcycle accident both require urgent surgery to prevent the worst.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    As the surgical teams discuss options, the air ambulance rushes to help a patient who has been diagnosed with a polytrauma- the worst level of injury.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.7/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The operations unit dispatches an ambulance for a construction worker who sustained a laceration to his wrist after falling through a pane of glass.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    The family of an assault victim wrestles with how much the trauma has altered his personality after the critical care team wakes him from his coma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Critical: Between Life and Death Season 1 Episode 6 - Epsiode 6
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    #6 - Epsiode 6

    S1:E6

    A team of orthopedic surgeons prepares for high-risk pelvic surgery, where any margin of error could cause permanent nerve damage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Critical: Between Life and Death" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/23/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".