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The Worst Episodes of Happy Valley

Every episode of Happy Valley ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Happy Valley!

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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 a bereaved mother who looks after her orphaned grandchild.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Happy Valley Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(2892 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Happy Valley Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(1612 votes)

    #2 - 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:Euros Lyn
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Happy Valley Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(1221 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Happy Valley Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(1200 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Happy Valley Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(1508 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Happy Valley Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(1274 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Happy Valley Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.3/10(1474 votes)

    #7 - 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:Tim Fywell
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(1409 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(1117 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.3/10(1010 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(1108 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Happy Valley Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(1631 votes)

    #12 - 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:Euros Lyn
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Happy Valley Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(1556 votes)

    #13 - 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:Tim Fywell
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Happy Valley Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.5/10(1233 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(1108 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Happy Valley Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.7/10(1688 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Happy Valley Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    9.0/10(1805 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Happy Valley Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    9.0/10(1530 votes)

    #18 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Happy Valley". It scored 8/10 based on 2892 votes. Directed by Euros Lyn and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/29/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".