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The Best Episodes of Cutting Edge

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cutting Edge Season 22 Episode 2 - A Very Dangerous Doctor
    9.2/10(22 votes)

    #1 - A Very Dangerous Doctor

    S22:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Cutting Edge Season 22 Episode 6 - The Ultimate Guide to Penny Pinching
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #2 - The Ultimate Guide to Penny Pinching

    S22:E6

    The Ultimate Guide to Penny Pinching talks to several people who go to extreme length to save money. Judith uses coupons and vouchers to save money at the grocery store. Jonathan finds and cooks roadkill in order to save money on meat. Rebekah and Stephen plan an extremely thrifty wedding. Jalaj uses technology to maximize his savings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Cutting Edge Season 27 Episode 1 - Rich Brother, Poor Brother
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Rich Brother, Poor Brother

    S27:E1

    Multi-millionaire Ivan Massow lives in a luxury, five-storey home in Central London. His brother David lives in the back of a van parked on a lay-by. This film explores the wealth gap in Britain by looking at their contrasting lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cutting Edge Season 4 Episode 4 - The Care Business
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #4 - The Care Business

    S4:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Cutting Edge Season 8 Episode 3 - Identical Twins
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    #5 - Identical Twins

    S8:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Cutting Edge Season 20 Episode 15 - Captive for 18 Years: The Jaycee Lee Story
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Captive for 18 Years: The Jaycee Lee Story

    S20:E15

    The story of Jaycee Lee Dugard, a girl who was kidnapped outside a school bus stop and found alive eighteen years later.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Cutting Edge Season 23 Episode 1 - Ian Brady: Endgames of a Psychopath
    7.8/10(72 votes)

    #7 - Ian Brady: Endgames of a Psychopath

    S23:E1

    Presents the inside story of the Moors Murderer since his crimes were discovered and charts his continued determination for power and control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Cutting Edge Season 28 Episode 1 - The Great British Skinny Dip
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #8 - The Great British Skinny Dip

    S28:E1

    Cameras follow the marketing director of British Naturism, Andrew Welch, as he attempts to get young people to give naturism a go by organising a series of nude swims across the UK.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Cutting Edge Season 8 Episode 5 - Health Farm
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Health Farm

    S8:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Cutting Edge Season 4 Episode 5 - Soweto Flying Squad
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Soweto Flying Squad

    S4:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Cutting Edge Season 26 Episode 1 - Plus Sized Wars
    6.8/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Plus Sized Wars

    S26:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Cutting Edge Season 15 Episode 4 - The F***ing Fulfords
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The F***ing Fulfords

    S15:E4

    Documentary about an eccentric, aristocratic family who are desperate to find money to help repair their dilapidated mansion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Cutting Edge Season 27 Episode 3 - The Secret Life of Prisons
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The Secret Life of Prisons

    S27:E3

    Documentary film revealing the shocking reality of life inside Britain's prison system - featuring numerous videos shot illegally by prison inmates using mobile phones that have been smuggled into prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Cutting Edge Season 28 Episode 4 - Battling the Bailiffs
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Battling the Bailiffs

    S28:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 1 - Just Some Stories for Eleanor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Just Some Stories for Eleanor

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 2 - Island of Outcasts
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Island of Outcasts

    S1:E2

    Takes a frank and disturbing look at the psychiatric asylum on the Greek island of Leros.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 3 - Burning the House Down
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Burning the House Down

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 4 - Anyone for Polo?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Anyone for Polo?

    S1:E4

    Looking at financial barriers to the sport of polo. Membership of clubs, grooming and stabling all cost a fortune. The program investigates two polo clubs, one in a traditional mould, Cowdray Park, and a second the Berkshire, run by rock 'n' roll promoter, Bryan Morrison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 5 - Mothers behind Bars
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Mothers behind Bars

    S1:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 6 - The Story of Omer Khan
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Story of Omer Khan

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 7 - Sellafield: The Contaminated Coast
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Sellafield: The Contaminated Coast

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 8 - Against My Nature
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Against My Nature

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 9 - No Home for Barry
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - No Home for Barry

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 11 - Comrade Philby
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Comrade Philby

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Cutting Edge Season 1 Episode 12 - She's Done Her Bird
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - She's Done Her Bird

    S1:E12

    Follows three women from three different prisons as they face the challenges of readjusting to life on the outside.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"A Very Dangerous Doctor" is the best rated episode of "Cutting Edge". It scored 9.2/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/12/2011. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Ultimate Guide to Penny Pinching".