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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!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Death in Paradise Season 2 Episode 1 - Murder on the Plantation
    7.9/10(835 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Death in Paradise Season 2 Episode 2 - An Unholy Death
    7.7/10(779 votes)

    #2 - An Unholy Death

    S2:E2

    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?

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  3. Death in Paradise Season 2 Episode 3 - Death in the Clinic
    7.8/10(757 votes)

    #3 - Death in the Clinic

    S2:E3

    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

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  4. Death in Paradise Season 2 Episode 4 - A Deadly Curse
    7.6/10(765 votes)

    #4 - A Deadly Curse

    S2:E4

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

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  5. Death in Paradise Season 2 Episode 5 - Murder Onboard
    7.6/10(735 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Death in Paradise Season 2 Episode 6 - A Dash of Sunshine
    8.1/10(802 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Death in Paradise Season 2 Episode 7 - A Deadly Storm
    7.9/10(763 votes)

    #7 - A Deadly Storm

    S2:E7

    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

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  9. Death in Paradise Season 2 Episode 8 - A Deadly Party
    8.1/10(770 votes)

    #8 - 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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Murder on the Plantation" is the best rated episode of "Death in Paradise" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 835 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".