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The Worst Episodes of Hope Street

The arrival of DC Leila Hussain sets tongues wagging – what brings this big city girl to a sleepy Northern Irish seaside town? Warm-hearted detective...

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  1. 6.8/10(216 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

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    The sudden arrival of Detective Leila Hussain shakes up Port Devine, but only Inspector Finn O’Hare knows the real reason Leila’s been transferred.

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  2. 6.8/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

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    A man is pushed into the harbour; could Eve’s son be the culprit? Nicole is heartbroken when Clint doesn’t turn up at her gender reveal party.

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  3. 6.9/10(42 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

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    As new police inspector Eve Dunlop deals with a kidnapping, Jo discovers that Nicole is pregnant and that her boyfriend Callum could be the father.

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  4. 6.9/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

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    As Marlene’s grief causes her to make a terrible mistake, Clint and Callum find out which one of them is the father of Nicole’s baby.

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  5. 7.1/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

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    As Barry is laid to rest, Marlene suspects that her mother is involved in a truly terrible crime.

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  6. 7.1/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Episode 8

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    Eve has a crisis on her hands when troubled Brandi steals a baby – and Nicole decides to sell the pub.

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  8. 7.2/10(116 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

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    Niamh and Shay are partying on the beach when a hooded figure rugby tackles a lad to the ground. The figure reveals himself as Niamh and Shay’s dad, Inspector Finn O’Hare; he saw the lad trying to sell drugs to the kids.

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  9. 7.2/10(97 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

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    As Finn investigates a shooting, he struggles to keep his temper. Marlene goes the extra mile for her best friend Nicole, alienating stepdad Barry in the process.

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  10. 7.2/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Episode 12

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    When Ryan discovers what has really been going on in his brother's seemingly happy marriage, he’s forced to make a momentous decision about his own relationship with Niamh.

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  11. 7.2/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

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    When a local man tries – and fails – to break into the safe at a Port Devine pub, the police wonder what he was after. The plot thickens when the officers discover that ex-criminal Aidan Hunter is desperate to get into the same safe – is Aidan worried the contents will incriminate him somehow?

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  12. 7.2/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

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    When heavily pregnant Nicole is caught up in a hit-and-run, her waters break and she’s rushed to hospital. Ryan attends the scene of the accident – and is amazed to find his girlfriend Brandi out for an unlikely stroll. Did Brandi have something to do with this?

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  13. 7.3/10(168 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

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    When a burglar claims he saw a dead woman in a farmhouse, Leila and Finn call on elderly couple Gerard and Brenda Smith. Gerard claims Brenda is abroad, but Leila smells a rat. Finn warns Leila to tread carefully; being heavy handed with a well-loved neighbour could alienate the locals.

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  14. 7.3/10(157 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

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    As Leila waits to hear if Callum has blown her cover, taxi-driver Barry drives into a young woman who flees the scene of the accident. Barry’s bad day gets worse when Concepta spreads rumours about his ‘dangerous driving'.

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  15. 7.3/10(141 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

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    Lovestruck Callum is jealous of Leila’s handsome ‘friend’. Finn has more serious concerns, convinced the visitor is here to do Leila serious harm – and she’s gone missing.

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  16. 7.3/10(71 votes)

    #15 - Episode 5

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    As the police officers fight to secure a grieving daughter’s birthright, Al does something truly terrible to save his daughter’s skin.

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  17. 7.3/10(72 votes)

    #16 - Episode 7

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    Marlene is faced with a problem when some prize-winning racing pigeons are stolen – she’s allergic to birds. As a result, Al and Callum investigate the theft.

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  18. 7.3/10(72 votes)

    #17 - Season 2, Episode 8

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    Still reeling from the state she found her dad in last night, Niamh suggests he might be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following his car crash. A furious Finn flies off the handle – Niamh doesn’t know what she’s talking about.

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  19. 7.3/10(59 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

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    Marlene is delighted to be engaged – until Barry reveals his views on same-sex marriage.

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  20. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Episode 7

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    As the team investigate a shooting and an attempted robbery, Marlene and Eve find out who’s been torturing them.

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  21. 7.4/10(132 votes)

    #20 - Episode 5

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    When Clint jeopardises his wedding, secret lovers Finn and Leila sort out the mess. But their romantic plans are scuppered by the reappearance of a face from the past.

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  22. 7.4/10(122 votes)

    #21 - Episode 6

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    Former Judge Ginette Prince sent a lot of dangerous people to prison in her time so, when someone sets fire to her home, the police officers wonder if the motive is revenge. However, Ginette’s been retired for years and the criminals she put away are no longer a threat, so vengeance seems unlikely.

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  23. 7.4/10(86 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

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    When a car is pulled from Port Devine harbour, the whole town searches for a missing mother. Meanwhile, Al kisses someone he shouldn’t.

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  24. 7.4/10(59 votes)

    #23 - Episode 3

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    As Clint’s dodgy brother arrives in Port Devine, Marlene makes a life-changing decision.

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  25. 7.4/10(57 votes)

    #24 - Episode 6

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    Concepta tries to persuade Finn to live a lie.

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  26. 7.4/10(49 votes)

    #25 - Episode 13

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    When a taxi is burnt out, Finn worries that organised crime is coming to town in the shape of ex-con Aidan Hunter. The truth about Aidan is far more shocking.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Hope Street". It scored 6.8/10 based on 216 votes. Directed by Sean Glynn and written by Susanne Farrell, it aired on 11/24/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 5".