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The Best Episodes of Father Brown Season 12

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Every episode of Father Brown Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Father Brown Season 12!

The Best Episodes of Father Brown Season 12

Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and...

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  1. 7.7/10(141 votes)

    #1 - The Cup of Calabria

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    S12:E5

    Father Brown and Flambeau hunt for a priceless holy relic as a new nemesis lurks in the shadows.

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    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:Tahsin Guner
  2. 7.7/10(99 votes)

    #2 - The Blessing of the Father

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    S12:E10

    Mrs Devine and Sullivan’s wedding approaches, but can Father Brown stop a would-be killer from ruining their big day?

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    Director:Michael Lacey
    Writer:Dan Muirden
  3. 7.5/10(89 votes)

    #3 - The Puzzle of Banburismus

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    S12:E9

    Father Brown must untangle the mysteries that lie within the sewing circle when a seamstress is stabbed to death.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.3/10(169 votes)

    #4 - The Battle of Kembleford

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    S12:E1

    Father Brown investigates when a medieval murder is committed at a battle re-enactment.

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    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:Dan Muirden
  5. 7.3/10(141 votes)

    #5 - The Invisible Friends

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    S12:E4

    Father Brown investigates when murder threatens to derail the live broadcast of agricultural radio drama The Muckles.

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    Director:Miranda Howard-Williams
    Writer:David Semple
  6. 7.2/10(108 votes)

    #6 - The Sisters of Aeschylus

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    S12:E8

    When Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague, her hopes of being published are eclipsed by a murder.

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    Director:Michael Lacey
    Writer:Liberty Martin
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  7. 7.1/10(155 votes)

    #7 - The Kembleston Players

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    S12:E2

    Father Brown investigates when rehearsals for ‘A Most Perfect Murder’ are derailed by a dramatic death.

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    Director:Paul Gibson
    Writer:N/A
  8. 7.0/10(114 votes)

    #8 - The Lord of the Dance

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    S12:E6

    Father Brown takes the lead when a television dancing contest turns deadly.

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    Director:Caroline Slater
    Writer:Rebecca Ramsden
  9. 6.9/10(119 votes)

    #9 - The Deserving Poor

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    S12:E7

    Father Brown investigates when his old friend, Blind ‘Arry, is arrested for murder at an almshouse.

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    Director:Caroline Slater
    Writer:Lou Ramsden
  10. 6.7/10(166 votes)

    #10 - The Horns of Cernunnos

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    S12:E3

    Father Brown investigates when an old friend’s daughter is plagued by otherworldly visions.

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    Director:Paul Gibson
    Writer:Lol Fletcher

Season 12 Ratings Summary

"The Cup of Calabria" is the best rated episode of "Father Brown" season 12. It scored 7.7/10 based on 141 votes. Directed by Ian Barber and written by Tahsin Guner, it aired on 2/7/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Blessing of the Father".