8.2/10894 votesLoading...#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
8.2/10608 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10684 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10585 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10716 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10579 votesLoading...#6 - 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
8.0/10584 votesLoading...#7 - 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
8.0/10471 votesLoading...#8 - 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
7.9/10844 votesLoading...#9 - 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
7.9/10627 votesLoading...#10 - 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
7.9/10592 votesLoading...#11 - 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
7.9/10617 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10589 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10524 votesLoading...#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
7.8/101,108 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10809 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10711 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10748 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10678 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10609 votesLoading...#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
7.7/10862 votesLoading...#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
7.7/10677 votesLoading...#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
7.7/10592 votesLoading...#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
7.7/10561 votesLoading...#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
7.7/10530 votesLoading...#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
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 894 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)".