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The Best Episodes of Dept. Q

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The Best Episodes of Dept. Q

A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh's cold cases.

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    8.7/10(472 votes)

    #1 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    A decades-old recording helps all the clues to fall into place. But as the pressure rises — in and out of the chamber — can Carl get there in time?

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.2/10(357 votes)

    #2 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Carl makes some dangerous allegations to some powerful men, while Rose takes a fresh angle to uncover more information about Sam Haig.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.2/10(350 votes)

    #3 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    The kidnappers give their victim a clue as they press her for an answer to their question. Dept. Q gets closer to unravelling its own riddle.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.1/10(407 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    The prosecutor's disappearance becomes connected with a death. A scuffle in a newspaper office sees Carl making headlines, and Moira sees a therapist.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.1/10(384 votes)

    #5 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The police detain a suspect for the Leith Park shooting. Carl returns to the scene of the crime, before losing his temper in public once again.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.9/10(561 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    As Carl and his new assistant start digging into their first cold case, he can't stop his personal demons encroaching on his professional life.

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    Director:Scott Frank
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    7.9/10(478 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Carl and Akram recreate the fateful ferry journey on their way to the Isle of Mhòr. A frustrated Rose makes her case for joining their Department.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.9/10(439 votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Rose goes to the island to find out what Carl couldn't. Akram finds a note which sends the investigation in an entirely new direction.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.8/10(748 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    DCI Carl Morck returns to work after a near-fatal incident and finds himself head of a new department. A prosecutor faces a tough day in court.

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    Director:Scott Frank

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 9" is the best rated episode of "Dept. Q". It scored 8.7/10 based on 472 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Scott Frank, it aired on 5/29/2025. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".