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The Best Episodes of Death in Paradise

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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.
  1. Background image for Fake or Fortune
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Fake or Fortune

    S10:E6

    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.

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    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Murder on Mosquito Island
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Murder on Mosquito Island

    S9:E6

    A desert island survival course goes wrong when the leader – a trained survival expert and ex-SAS soldier – is found dead in the forest of a remote island near Saint Marie.

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    Director:Unknown
  3. Background image for Death of a Detective
    8.2/10(979 votes)

    #3 - Death of a Detective

    S3:E1

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

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    8.2/10(664 votes)

    #4 - Man Overboard (2)

    S6:E6

    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.

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  5. Background image for Switcharoo
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Switcharoo

    S9:E5

    The celebratory launch of a new luxury resort is cut short when a woman is found electrocuted in her hotel bathtub – with the door locked from the inside.

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    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Chain Reaction

    S10:E4

    Neville’s attempts to embrace island life backfire when, during a game of beach volleyball, a sandfly bite lands him in hospital. His time on the ward takes a shocking turn when a nurse takes her own life during a night shift. Meanwhile, Marlon gives JP some unusual advice to help his twins sleep.

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    Director:Chris Foggin
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  8. Background image for Music To My Ears
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Music To My Ears

    S10:E5

    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.

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    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for A Dash of Sunshine
    8.1/10(778 votes)

    #8 - A Dash of Sunshine

    S2:E6

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

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  10. Background image for A Deadly Party
    8.0/10(744 votes)

    #9 - A Deadly Party

    S2:E8

    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.

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  11. Background image for Beyond the Shining Sea (1)
    8.0/10(625 votes)

    #10 - Beyond the Shining Sea (1)

    S8:E5

    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.

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    8.0/10(632 votes)

    #11 - Beyond the Shining Sea (2)

    S8:E6

    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.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - La Murder Le Diablé

    S9:E1

    New Year's Eve celebrations are cut short when a masked man stabs a woman in her own home. Jack and the team must uncover the identity of the mystery murderer before they strike again.

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    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:James Hall
  14. Background image for Tour De Murder
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Tour De Murder

    S9:E3

    Jack’s romance with Anna blossoms while he and the rest of the team investigate the mysterious death of a cyclist during a race.

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  15. Background image for Pirates of the Murder Scene
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Pirates of the Murder Scene

    S9:E4

    Jack faces a life-changing decision whilst investigating the murder of a man found dead in a boat off the Saint Marie coast.

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  16. Background image for Now You See Him, Now You Don't
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Now You See Him, Now You Don't

    S9:E8

    A blind actress is the only witness to her husband’s murder. But with no evidence that there was anyone else there at the time, can her version of events be trusted? Meanwhile, Neville gets the all-clear to fly home, but is he ready to leave paradise?

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    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for I'll Never Let You Go
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - I'll Never Let You Go

    S10:E8

    A man confesses to murdering his boss despite being unable to remember what happened. Convinced that things aren’t as simple as they seem, Neville determines to uncover the truth and unveil the real killer.

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    Director:Toby Frow
  18. Background image for Death of a Pawn
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Death of a Pawn

    S11:E8

    When a prestigious chess match ends in murder, the team must work out how and why the killing was carried out. Meanwhile, the commissioner is confronted with his past by the very last person he was expecting to see.

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    Director:Ruth Carney
    Writer:James Hall
  19. Background image for On the Sanctity of Children
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - On the Sanctity of Children

    S12:E5

    The team investigate the murder of a former children’s home resident. Meanwhile, Marlon sits his sergeant’s exams, and Selwyn meets his daughter for the first time.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Predicting Murder
    7.9/10(915 votes)

    #19 - Predicting Murder

    S1:E3

    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?

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  21. Background image for Rue Morgue
    7.9/10(680 votes)

    #20 - Rue Morgue

    S3:E8

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

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  22. Background image for Unlike Father, Unlike Son
    7.9/10(643 votes)

    #21 - Unlike Father, Unlike Son

    S4:E8

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

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  23. Background image for Man Overboard (1)
    7.9/10(639 votes)

    #22 - Man Overboard (1)

    S6:E5

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

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  24. Background image for Arriving in Paradise
    7.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #23 - Arriving in Paradise

    S1:E1

    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...

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  25. Background image for Spot the Difference
    7.8/10(874 votes)

    #24 - Spot the Difference

    S1:E5

    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.

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    Director:Alfred Lot
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Amongst Us
    7.8/10(766 votes)

    #25 - Amongst Us

    S1:E8

    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?

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fake or Fortune" is the best rated episode of "Death in Paradise". It scored 8.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Jordan Hogg and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/5/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Murder on Mosquito Island".