The Best Episodes of Father Brown Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(820 votes)

   #1 - The Hammer of God

   S1:E11/14/2013

   When an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.

   Director:Ian Barber

   Writer:Tahsin Guner

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   Director:Ian Barber

   Writer:Tahsin Guner
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   7.3/10(640 votes)

   #2 - The Flying Stars

   S1:E21/15/2013

   Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.

   Director:Ian Barber

   Writer:Rachel Flowerday

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   Director:Ian Barber

   Writer:Rachel Flowerday
3. 

   7.3/10(619 votes)

   #3 - The Wrong Shape

   S1:E31/16/2013

   Soon after his poetry recital, Leonard Quinton is found hanging in the conservatory. When Father Brown realises that he could not have committed suicide, the search begins for a murderer.

   Director:Dominic Keavey

   Writer:Nicola Wilson

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   Director:Dominic Keavey

   Writer:Nicola Wilson
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   7.6/10(576 votes)

   #4 - The Man in the Tree

   S1:E41/17/2013

   When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time?

   Director:Dominic Keavey

   Writer:Rebecca Wojciechowski

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   Director:Dominic Keavey

   Writer:Rebecca Wojciechowski
5. 

   7.1/10(562 votes)

   #5 - The Eye of Apollo

   S1:E51/18/2013

   When the Church of Apollo comes to Kembleford, Susie is drawn to their charismatic leader Kalon. After Kalon's wife is murdered, Father Brown must break his spell over Susie or risk losing her forever.

   Director:Matt Carter

   Writer:Tahsin Guner

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   Director:Matt Carter

   Writer:Tahsin Guner
6. 

   7.9/10(609 votes)

   #6 - The Bride of Christ

   S1:E61/21/2013

   When two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels.

   Director:Ian Barber

   Writer:Jude Tindall

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   Director:Ian Barber

   Writer:Jude Tindall
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7. 

   7.5/10(543 votes)

   #7 - The Devil's Dust

   S1:E71/22/2013

   Father Brown joins the search when a girl who is believed to be radioactive goes missing overnight. But just who is responsible for her disappearance?

   Director:Dominic Keavey

   Writer:Dan Muirden

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   Director:Dominic Keavey

   Writer:Dan Muirden
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   7.6/10(528 votes)

   #8 - The Face of Death

   S1:E81/23/2013

   After a murder at the Kembleford charity treasure hunt, general suspicion falls upon a bereaved man who wants revenge. However, Father Brown is determined to prove the man's innocence.

   Director:Matt Carter

   Writer:Lol Fletcher

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   Director:Matt Carter

   Writer:Lol Fletcher
9. 

   7.4/10(512 votes)

   #9 - The Mayor and the Magician

   S1:E91/24/2013

   When the mayor drops dead during his speech at the Kembleford village fete, Father Brown deduces that he was deliberately electrocuted. Meanwhile, Mrs McCarthy's past comes back to haunt her.

   Director:Dominic Keavey

   Writer:Nicola Wilson

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   Director:Dominic Keavey

   Writer:Nicola Wilson
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    7.7/10(543 votes)

    #10 - The Blue Cross

    S1:E101/25/2013

    When his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by the infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul. But is he walking into a trap?

    Director:Ian Barber

    Writer:Paul Matthew Thompson

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    Director:Ian Barber

    Writer:Paul Matthew Thompson