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The Best Episodes of Happy Valley

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Every episode of Happy Valley ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Happy Valley!

The Best Episodes of Happy Valley

Happy Valley is a dark, funny, multi-layered thriller revolving around the personal and professional life of Catherine, a dedicated, experienced, hard-working copper. She is also...

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  1. Background image for Episode 6
    9.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #1 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Catherine confronts Frances, while John's torment leads him to desperate measures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Episode 3
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Catherine confronts Clare and presents Ryan with an ultimatum. Faisal and Joanna hatch a plan that takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Episode 6
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Scores are settled for good on Catherine’s final shift, and Ryan faces a moral dilemma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Episode 5
    8.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Daniel suspects somebody at school might be responsible for Ryan's interest in Tommy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Episode 2
    8.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Catherine arrives home with Ilinka, an emaciated Croatian woman who has been rescued after being trafficked and enslaved for the past four years. Meanwhile, John's panic over Vicky's threat spills out into his home life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Episode 4
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    As Tommy’s big day approaches, Catherine becomes suspicious, and Ryan finds a new way to defy her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Episode 4
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Catherine's focus returns to the job in hand as she searches for the owner of the suspicious Milton Avenue property, with dramatic consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Episode 1
    8.2/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Even behind bars, Tommy finds a way to keep an eye over Ryan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Episode 3
    8.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Tommy urges Frances to go further with her attempts at making Catherine's life a misery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Episode 4
    8.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    A birthday gift for Ryan reminds Catherine that danger may be closer than she thinks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Episode 5
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Catherine races to protect her family as a murder investigation begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Episode 1
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    When Catherine discovers the remains of a murder victim, it bizarrely leads her straight back to Tommy Lee Royce.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Episode 2
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Catherine learns of a painful betrayal close to home, and Faisal comes under increasing pressure from all sides.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Episode 3
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Tommy brutally takes control of a situation when PC Kirsten McAskill pulls him and Lewis over. His actions have devastating consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Episode 5
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Catherine sinks into a deep depression as she learns that Tommy is still at large. The net finally closes in on Kevin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Episode 6
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Things get tense at Catherine's birthday party when a drunk Daniel reveals a different version of past events with Becky. Catherine's fears grow when she learns that Tommy has been spending time with Ryan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Episode 2
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Catherine's search for Tommy gains momentum when she receives a tip-off regarding his whereabouts. Helen absorbs the shock of hearing that Ann has been abducted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Episode 1
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Sergeant Cawood's world stops when the man who drove her daughter to suicide is released from prison, and Kevin's split-second decision devastates Nevison.

    Director:Euros Lyn
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "Happy Valley". It scored 9/10 based on 1401 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/15/2016. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".