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The Best Episodes of Death in Paradise Season 1

Every episode of Death in Paradise Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Death in Paradise Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Death in Paradise" season 1 is "Arriving in Paradise", rated 7.8/10 from 1094 user votes. It was directed by Charles Palmer and written by Robert Thorogood. "Arriving in Paradise" aired on 10/25/2011 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Wicked Wedding Night".

  • Arriving in Paradise
    7.8/10 1,094 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Wicked Wedding Night
    7.7/10 853 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Predicting Murder
    7.9/10 833 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Missing a Body?
    7.5/10 772 votes

    #4 - Missing a Body?

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/2011

    A confession of murder proves problematic for DI Richard Poole and the team when a wife admits to killing her husband but the body is nowhere to be found. Can Richard solve the mystery? And could his feelings be clouding his judgment?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spot the Difference
    7.8/10 798 votes

    #5 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • An Unhelpful Aid
    7.4/10 773 votes

    #6 - An Unhelpful Aid

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Music of Murder
    7.4/10 727 votes

    #7 - Music of Murder

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/2011

    Richard sees the dark side of show business when a comeback concert ends in the most public of murders. If sun, sea and sand were not bad enough, he now has to conquer his fear of snakes to find the elusive killer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amongst Us
    7.8/10 702 votes

    #8 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A