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The Best Episodes of DCI Banks Season 3

Every episode of DCI Banks Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of DCI Banks Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 1 - Wednesday's Child: Part 1
    7.6/10(373 votes)

    #1 - Wednesday's Child: Part 1

    S3:E1

    When two bogus social workers come to Katy Heath's house and take her son away, Banks is drawn into a massive search for the boy - but is Katy telling the truth?

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Robert Murphy

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  2. DCI Banks Season 3 Episode 2 - Wednesday's Child: Part 2
    7.7/10(326 votes)

    #2 - Wednesday's Child: Part 2

    S3:E2

    An 11-year old's body is found and Banks wonders if there is a connection between his death and Kyle's disappearance.

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Robert Murphy

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  3. DCI Banks Season 3 Episode 3 - Piece of My Heart: Part 1
    7.5/10(343 votes)

    #3 - Piece of My Heart: Part 1

    S3:E3

    When a journalist is found dead in a remote village, Banks notices a connection between the case and a mysterious death in the 1980s.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Robert Murphy

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  4. DCI Banks Season 3 Episode 4 - Piece of My Heart: Part 2
    7.5/10(330 votes)

    #4 - Piece of My Heart: Part 2

    S3:E4

    Banks races to locate a mysterious recording that appears to connect Jack Barber and the members of The Crystal Kiss together.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Robert Murphy

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  5. DCI Banks Season 3 Episode 5 - Bad Boy: Part 1
    7.5/10(330 votes)

    #5 - Bad Boy: Part 1

    S3:E5

    The discovery of a gun in the bedroom of a neighbour sees Banks involved in an internal investigation which could break up the team.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Catherine Tregenna

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  6. DCI Banks Season 3 Episode 6 - Bad Boy: Part 2
    7.7/10(336 votes)

    #6 - Bad Boy: Part 2

    S3:E6

    While Helen's career hangs in the balance, Banks risks everything to rescue his daughter who has been taken hostage by Jaff Kitson.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Catherine Tregenna

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Wednesday's Child: Part 1" is the best rated episode of "DCI Banks" season 3. It scored 7.6/10 based on 373 votes. Directed by Bill Eagles and written by Robert Murphy, it aired on 2/3/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Wednesday's Child: Part 2".