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The Best Episodes of Father Brown Season 12

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

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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 solve mysteries.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Father Brown Season 12 Episode 1 - The Battle of Kembleford
    7.4/10(247 votes)

    #1 - The Battle of Kembleford

    S12:E1

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

    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:Dan Muirden

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  2. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 2 - The Kembleston Players
    7.3/10(224 votes)

    #2 - The Kembleston Players

    S12:E2

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

    Director:Paul Gibson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 3 - The Horns of Cernunnos
    6.9/10(238 votes)

    #3 - The Horns of Cernunnos

    S12:E3

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

    Director:Paul Gibson
    Writer:Lol Fletcher

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  4. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 4 - The Invisible Friends
    7.5/10(209 votes)

    #4 - The Invisible Friends

    S12:E4

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

    Director:Miranda Howard-Williams
    Writer:David Semple

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  5. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 5 - The Cup of Calabria
    7.8/10(217 votes)

    #5 - The Cup of Calabria

    S12:E5

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

    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:Tahsin Guner

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  6. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 6 - The Lord of the Dance
    7.2/10(188 votes)

    #6 - The Lord of the Dance

    S12:E6

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

    Director:Caroline Slater
    Writer:Rebecca Ramsden

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  7. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 7 - The Deserving Poor
    7.2/10(196 votes)

    #7 - The Deserving Poor

    S12:E7

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

    Director:Caroline Slater
    Writer:Lou Ramsden

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  8. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 8 - The Sisters of Aeschylus
    7.4/10(179 votes)

    #8 - The Sisters of Aeschylus

    S12:E8

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

    Director:Michael Lacey
    Writer:Liberty Martin

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  9. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 9 - The Puzzle of Banburismus
    7.5/10(166 votes)

    #9 - The Puzzle of Banburismus

    S12:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Father Brown Season 12 Episode 10 - The Blessing of the Father
    8.0/10(194 votes)

    #10 - The Blessing of the Father

    S12:E10

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

    Director:Michael Lacey
    Writer:Dan Muirden

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"The Battle of Kembleford" is the best rated episode of "Father Brown" season 12. It scored 7.4/10 based on 247 votes. Directed by Ian Barber and written by Dan Muirden, it aired on 1/10/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Kembleston Players".