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The Best Episodes of Death in Paradise

Every episode of Death in Paradise ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Death in Paradise!

A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint-Marie.
Genres:ComedyCrimeDramaMystery
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"Death of a Detective" is the best rated episode of "Death in Paradise". It scored 8.2/10 based on 897 votes. Directed by Cilla Ware and written by Robert Thorogood, it aired on 1/14/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Man Overboard (2)".

  • Death of a Detective
    8.2/10897 votes
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    #1 - Death of a Detective

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2014

    DI Poole attends a university reunion, but one of the group is murdered with an ice pick.

    Director: Cilla Ware

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • Man Overboard (2)
    8.2/10609 votes
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    #2 - Man Overboard (2)

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2017

    The team race against the clock in London to solve two murders, after their prime suspect is found dead. Meanwhile, Dwayne has an emotional encounter and Humphrey finds that some advice from an unexpected source helps him come to a big decision.

    Director: Richard Signy

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • A Deadly Party
    8.1/10685 votes
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    #3 - A Deadly Party

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2013

    When a philanthropist is murdered in broad daylight at a charity fundraiser, DI Poole and his colleagues find themselves up against a daring and elusive opponent.

    Director: Alrick Riley

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • Fake or Fortune
    8.1/10590 votes
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    #4 - Fake or Fortune

    Season 10 Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2021

    The team have their work cut out in this dramatic conclusion to the two-parter. Neville must solve a mystery from the past that unlocks the truth of who murdered the concert pianist and why. Help is at hand, though, with the return of a former sergeant.

    Director: Jordan Hogg

    Writer: N/A

  • A Dash of Sunshine
    8.0/10717 votes
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    #5 - A Dash of Sunshine

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2013

    There is an unwelcome blast from the past for DI Richard Poole when a former colleague turns up in Saint Marie.

    Director: Alrick Riley

    Writer: Colin Bytheway

  • Unlike Father, Unlike Son
    8.0/10595 votes
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    #6 - Unlike Father, Unlike Son

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2015

    DI Goodman and the team are under pressure when a prisoner is killed in their custody.

    Director: Richard Signy

    Writer: Matthew Barry

  • Beyond the Shining Sea (1)
    8.0/10579 votes
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    #7 - Beyond the Shining Sea (1)

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2019

    A fishing community is excited about the arrival of their festival queen for an annual celebration, but when her boat arrives with only her dead body on board, DI Mooney is left, yet again, with a baffling mystery to solve. What could a missing loaf of bread have to do with the crime? Meanwhile, Florence and Patrice look forward to their wedding, which is only a week away, but a huge strain is put on their relationship when the groom is drawn into the murder case as a former employer and long-time friend of the victim.

    Director: Jermain Julien

    Writer: Sally Abbott

  • Beyond the Shining Sea (2)
    8.0/10585 votes
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    #8 - Beyond the Shining Sea (2)

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2019

    The team are left stunned by another murder connected to the killing of festival queen Tiana. But there is a new lead—a phone call relating to their initial suspect—so DI Jack and his officers travel over to nearby Rosalie Island, where the owner and employees of a lucrative investment company all fall under suspicion as they are questioned about the mysterious call. Meanwhile, with emotions running high, Ruby encourages her uncle, Commissioner Patterson, to show his emotional side for once.

    Director: Jermain Julien

    Writer: Roger Enstone

  • Sins of the Detective (2)
    8.0/10478 votes
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    #9 - Sins of the Detective (2)

    Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2023

    The team must prove Neville’s innocence after Professor Cartwright is murdered. DI Karen Flitcroft from the Department of Policing Standards takes over the investigation. The investigation leads Naomi and Selwyn to Justin West at the preppers commune.

    Director: Angela de Chastelai Smith

    Writer: James Hall

  • Predicting Murder
    7.9/10848 votes
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    #10 - Predicting Murder

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/8/2011

    When a woman not only predicts her own murder but also gives a description of the murderer, it all feels too easy for DI Richard Poole. Can a case from the past help solve the present day murder? And more importantly, can Richard convince the team that it has nothing to do with voodoo spirits?

    Director: Charles Palmer

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • Rue Morgue
    7.9/10632 votes
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    #11 - Rue Morgue

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2014

    The team investigates the apparent suicide of an elderly resident at a retirement home.

    Director: Richard Signy

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • A Personal Murder
    7.9/10621 votes
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    #12 - A Personal Murder

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2016

    The team must solve a deeply personal case when Dwayne's old mentor is found dead and a text message from beyond the grave says it was murder. DI Goodman tries to unleash his inner gourmand.

    Director: Audrey Cooke

    Writer: Emma Goodwin

  • Man Overboard (1)
    7.9/10591 votes
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    #13 - Man Overboard (1)

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2017

    A murder investigation propels the team to London in pursuit of their suspects.

    Director: Richard Signy

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • Music To My Ears
    7.9/10529 votes
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    #14 - Music To My Ears

    Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2021

    A celebrated concert pianist murdered one night in his studio. Catherine’s friendship with the victim’s family puts her in unexpected danger. The first of a two-part story.

    Director: Jordan Hogg

    Writer: N/A

  • Arriving in Paradise
    7.8/101,113 votes
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    #15 - Arriving in Paradise

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/25/2011

    When a British policeman is found murdered in a locked room on the tiny paradise island of Sainte-Marie, Detective Inspector Richard Poole is sent to investigate. He's the perfect man to solve the case. Unfortunately for Richard, he hates sun, sea and sand...

    Director: Charles Palmer

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • Spot the Difference
    7.8/10813 votes
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    #16 - Spot the Difference

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2011

    A murder investigation becomes more than personal for Richard when the victim is murdered while handcuffed to him. With his job on the line, he needs all his British rigour and stoutest brogues to get to the heart of the Paradise Beach mystery.

    Director: Alfred Lot

    Writer: N/A

  • Amongst Us
    7.8/10713 votes
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    #17 - Amongst Us

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/13/2011

    Dwayne ends up embroiled in a murder investigation when a piece of incriminating evidence is found at the scene of the crime. Can Richard solve the case and meet a deadline that means he will finally get what he wants - a return home?

    Director: Paul Harrison

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • Murder on the Plantation
    7.8/10751 votes
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    #18 - Murder on the Plantation

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2013

    DI Richard Poole struggles to muster that loving feeling for the local voodoo festival celebrating romance and friendship. However, an understanding of the nature of love, friendship and the ties that bind, proves vital in solving a mysterious murder at a local sugar plantation.

    Director: Keith Boak

    Writer: Delinda Jacobs

  • A Deadly Storm
    7.8/10679 votes
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    #19 - A Deadly Storm

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2013

    As the island prepares for a hurricane the corpse of Leo Downs, a researcher at the university's meteorological unit is found.

    Director: David O'Neill

    Writer: James Payne

  • Until Death Do You Part
    7.8/10614 votes
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    #20 - Until Death Do You Part

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2015

    DI Goodman investigates when a bride-to-be is killed on the last night of her hen party.

    Director: David O'Neill

    Writer: Rebecca Wojciechowski

  • Wicked Wedding Night
    7.7/10867 votes
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    #21 - Wicked Wedding Night

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2011

    Detective drama series. As DI Richard Poole desperately searches for a decent cup of tea, a bride is murdered on her wedding day. Could the killer be one of her family?

    Director: Roger Goldby

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • Death in the Clinic
    7.7/10678 votes
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    #22 - Death in the Clinic

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2013

    DI Richard Poole and his colleagues are baffled by an apparent suicide at an exclusive plastic surgery clinic.

    Director: David O'Neill

    Writer: Dan Sefton

  • Flames of Love
    7.7/10596 votes
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    #23 - Flames of Love

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2016

    The team is faced with an impossible murder when a young backpacker is shot inside a sealed room. DI Goodman has a date, plus it is the day of JP's wedding - but will he make it to the altar?

    Director: Richard Signy

    Writer: Matthew Barry

  • In the Footsteps of a Killer
    7.7/10563 votes
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    #24 - In the Footsteps of a Killer

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2017

    When a tourist claims to alibi a woman convicted for murder eight years ago, the team are forced to reopen the case.

    Director: Simon Delaney

    Writer: Dana Fainaru

  • Murder in the Polls
    7.7/10533 votes
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    #25 - Murder in the Polls

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2017

    Saint Marie's mayoral elections are thrown into disarray when a candidate is stabbed.

    Director: Simon Delaney

    Writer: Will Fisher