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The Best Episodes of Death in Paradise Season 2

Every episode of Death in Paradise Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Death in Paradise Season 2!

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 2 Ratings Summary

"Murder on the Plantation" is the best rated episode of "Death in Paradise" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 748 votes. Directed by Keith Boak and written by Delinda Jacobs, it aired on 1/8/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "An Unholy Death".

  • Murder on the Plantation
    7.8/10748 votes

    #1 - 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

  • An Unholy Death
    7.6/10696 votes

    #2 - An Unholy Death

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2013

    DI Richard Poole is perplexed by a fatal fire at the island convent. Will he and his team manage to unravel the many mysteries at the heart of this seemingly impossible murder? And will DS Bordey get to the root of the inspector's nun phobia?

    Director: Alrick Riley

    Writer: Colin Bytheway

  • Death in the Clinic
    7.7/10677 votes

    #3 - 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

  • A Deadly Curse
    7.6/10685 votes

    #4 - A Deadly Curse

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2013

    Camille attempts to persuade Richard to take an interest in the history and folklore of Saint Marie.

    Director: Alrick Riley

    Writer: Robert Thorogood

  • Murder Onboard
    7.6/10651 votes

    #5 - Murder Onboard

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2013

    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

    Writer: Jack Lothian

  • A Dash of Sunshine
    8.0/10716 votes

    #6 - 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

  • A Deadly Storm
    7.8/10678 votes

    #7 - 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

  • A Deadly Party
    8.1/10684 votes

    #8 - 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