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The Best Episodes of Death in Paradise Season 15

Every episode of Death in Paradise Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Death in Paradise Season 15!

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A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Death in Paradise Season 15 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(369 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S15:E1

    Selwyn’s return to Saint Marie is disrupted by a dramatic death at his offices, where a man has fallen from the roof. Meanwhile, a new family connection arrives in Mervin’s life.

    Director:John Maidens
    Writer:James Hall

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  2. Death in Paradise Season 15 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(327 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S15:E2

    A couples therapist is found drowned at sea off the coast of her exclusive retreat, and Mervin gets more than he bargained for when he tracks down his wayward brother.

    Director:Ian Aryeh
    Writers:James Hall, Poz Watson

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  3. Death in Paradise Season 15 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(301 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S15:E3

    The team are left baffled when a reclusive pensioner is shot dead in his home. And tensions rise as Mervin forgoes the commissioner’s new initiative.

    Director:John Maidens
    Writer:Ben Weatherill

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  4. Death in Paradise Season 15 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(290 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S15:E4

    Mervin and the team are called to a local church to investigate the death of an elderly parishioner in a case that hits close to home for Officer Rose.

    Director:Ian Aryeh
    Writers:James Hall, Colin Bytheway

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  5. Death in Paradise Season 15 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(286 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S15:E5

    The team is challenged by a perplexing poisoning during a performance of The Tempest. Meanwhile, Mervin must decide what to do about a difficult development involving his brother.

    Director:Jamie Annett
    Writers:James Hall, Ian Jarvis

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  6. Death in Paradise Season 15 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.2/10(296 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S15:E6

    Mervin gets embroiled in a confounding case when he goes in search of his brother on Antigua. The team must uncover their detective’s whereabouts before it’s too late.

    Director:Jamie Annett
    Writer:Alexandra Carruthers

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  7. Death in Paradise Season 15 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.1/10(254 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S15:E7

    The team investigate the poisoning of a local newspaper’s notorious agony aunt. And after the case in Antigua, Mervin grapples with his feelings about his brother.

    Director:Jennie Paddon
    Writers:Alexandra Carruthers, Robin French

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  8. Death in Paradise Season 15 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.1/10(289 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S15:E8

    A death at sea with unexplained injuries stirs rumours about a legendary sea monster, the Lusca. Meanwhile, Mervin is blindsided by an unexpected young visitor.

    Director:Jennie Paddon
    Writers:James Hall, Emma Dennis-Edwards

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Season 15 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Death in Paradise" season 15. It scored 7.1/10 based on 369 votes. Directed by John Maidens and written by James Hall, it aired on 1/30/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".