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The Best Episodes of Death in Paradise

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

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 A Dash of Sunshine
    8.8/10(10 votes)

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

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Predicting Murder
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Background image for Murder Onboard
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Murder Onboard

    S2:E5

    The pressure is on for DI Richard Poole and his team to solve an audacious murder carried out in the presence of DS Bordey on a Caribbean party boat.

    Director:Keith Boak
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  5. Background image for Beyond the Shining Sea (1)
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Beyond the Shining Sea (2)
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #6 - 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. Background image for Murder Begins at Home
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Murder Begins at Home

    S8:E8

    Old mates Jay, Gerald, Adam and David arrive on Saint Marie ready for the holiday of a lifetime at the Crystal Bay Horse Ranch. The occasion soon turns sour when the island is shaken by a torrential storm, and ranch owner Hannah advises the men to wait it out in their tents. By morning, Jack thinks he has seen the worst of it, until he opens up the locked police station and finds the body of a man lying in the middle of the floor. It's Adam, with scratches on his arms and laceration marks around his neck.

    Director:Richard Signy
    Writer:James Hall
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  9. Background image for Murder on Mosquito Island
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Spot the Difference
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Alfred Lot
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for She Was Murdered Twice
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #10 - She Was Murdered Twice

    S4:E7

    DI Goodman enters the world of corporate team building when an entrepreneur is killed.

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  12. Background image for Unlike Father, Unlike Son
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for Switcharoo
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for Chain Reaction
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Amongst Us
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Murder on the Plantation
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Murder on the Plantation

    S2:E1

    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
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  18. Background image for Swimming in Murder
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Swimming in Murder

    S4:E5

    DI Goodman investigates when the lead singer of a band is murdered on Saint Marie.

    Director:Paul Murphy
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  19. Background image for An Unhelpful Aid
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #18 - An Unhelpful Aid

    S1:E6

    Detective drama series. With Richard hit by a tropical disease and Camille in Paris, it is left to Dwayne and Fidel to solve the apparently impossible murder of a local diver.

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  20. Background image for Damned If You Do...
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Damned If You Do...

    S4:E3

    The President of The Saint Marie Heritage Society dies while re-enacting the French invasion of the island.

    Director:David O'Neill
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  21. Background image for Until Death Do You Part
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Until Death Do You Part

    S4:E4

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

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  22. Background image for La Murder Le Diablé
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for Pirates of the Murder Scene
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Now You See Him, Now You Don't
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #24 - 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?

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

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Toby Frow
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Best Episodes Summary

"A Dash of Sunshine" is the best rated episode of "Death in Paradise". It scored 8.8/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Alrick Riley and written by Colin Bytheway, it aired on 2/12/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fake or Fortune".