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The Best Episodes of DCI Banks Season 2

Every episode of DCI Banks Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of DCI Banks Season 2!

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A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    DCI Banks Season 2 Episode 2 - Strange Affair: Part 2
    7.8/10(421 votes)

    S2:E2

    When a body found at Halton quarry turns out to be his missing brother, Banks must return to his childhood home to inform his parents of the terrible news.

    Director:Tim Fywell
    Writer:Robert Murphy

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  2. DCI Banks Season 2 Episode 1 - Strange Affair: Part 1
    7.7/10(460 votes)

    S2:E1

    A mysterious phone message leads Banks to Harrogate to search for his estranged younger brother, while the team investigate the murder of a young woman.

    Director:Tim Fywell
    Writer:Robert Murphy

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  3. DCI Banks Season 2 Episode 6 - Innocent Graves: Part 2
    7.7/10(390 votes)

    S2:E6

    In spite of the trial of Owen Pierce collapsing, Banks still believes that he is the murderer. But Morton tries to persuade him to keep an open mind.

    Director:Mat King
    Writers:Andrew Payne, Rob Williams

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  4. DCI Banks Season 2 Episode 3 - Dry Bones That Dream: Part 1
    7.6/10(414 votes)

    S2:E3

    When a hitman bursts into the luxury home of Keith Rothwell and shoots him dead in cold blood, Banks is struck by the strange reactions of his family.

    Director:Jim Loach
    Writer:Rob Williams

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  5. DCI Banks Season 2 Episode 4 - Dry Bones That Dream: Part 2
    7.6/10(392 votes)

    S2:E4

    With Pamela Jeffries in a coma, Banks is even more determined to find Rothwell's killer. And against orders he decides to question MP Martin Fleming.

    Director:Jim Loach
    Writer:Rob Williams

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  6. DCI Banks Season 2 Episode 5 - Innocent Graves: Part 1
    7.6/10(392 votes)

    S2:E5

    Banks and his team investigate the murder of the daughter of an internet entrepreneur. The prime suspect is quickly identified, but Morton is not so sure.

    Director:Mat King
    Writers:Andrew Payne, Rob Williams

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Strange Affair: Part 2" is the best rated episode of "DCI Banks" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 421 votes. Directed by Tim Fywell and written by Robert Murphy, it aired on 10/17/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Strange Affair: Part 1".