The Worst Episodes of Jack Irish

Every episode of Jack Irish ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Jack Irish!

Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investigator, debt collector, apprentice cabinet maker, punter and sometime lover – the complete man really. An expert in finding those who don’t want to be found – dead or alive, Jack helps out his mates while avoiding the past. That is until the past finds him.

Genres:DramaCrime

Network:ABC TV

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Jack Irish" is "Episode 1", rated 7.7/10 from 189 user votes. It was directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith and written by Andrew Knight. "Episode 1" aired on 2/11/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

7.7/10 189 votes
#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/11/2016
Jack Irish finds himself staring down the barrel of a brand new case, but something goes awry and Jack ends up framed for murder. While it seems it is curtains for Jack, an alibi turns up out of the blue.
Director: Kieran Darcy-Smith
Writer: Andrew Knight
7.8/10 160 votes
#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/18/2016
Jack enlists Linda in the hunt for a lead in Manila. Meanwhile, Jack & Sarah grow closer as they search for Tina. As the trail gets warmer, Jack is ambushed & warned that he could be the next victim in this murderous game.
Director: Kieran Darcy-Smith
Writer: Andrew Knight, Andrew Anastasios
7.9/10 149 votes
#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/25/2016
Jack is determined to uncover who framed him for murder. Linda gets a lead to an interview and despite warnings, puts herself in danger.
Director: Daniel Nettheim
Writer: Matt Cameron
8.0/10 132 votes
#4 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/10/2016
Jack struggles to recuperate and his mind takes an increasingly turn towards Rob Shand. Back in Manila, Linda is abducted. Longmore refuses to act against the church leaving Jack alone to fight for Sarah.
Director: Mark Joffe
Writer: Matt Cameron

8.1/10 149 votes
#5 - The Last Post
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2018
After Eddie, a Chinese courier who was supposed to deliver a package for Jack three years ago, shows up dead, Jack can't help but get involved. Following the trail of Eddie's last movements, Jack discovers Eddie's friend, an Indian student named Lakshmi, committed suicide shortly before Eddie disappeared. They studied together at a private college where the facilities and level of education leave much to be desired
Director: Mark Joffe
Writer: Andrew Knight
8.2/10 147 votes
#6 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/3/2016
A tense night in the Filipino jungle results in a chance discovery for Linda and Orton. Jack's concerned for Sarah's well-being as she becomes consumed by manic determination following news about Tina.
Director: Daniel Nettheim
Writer: Andrew Knight, Andrew Anastasios
8.2/10 140 votes
#7 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/17/2016
Jack is now on the run from both the police and members of Via Crucis. Terrified yet resolved, Linda finally comes face to face with her captor.
Director: Mark Joffe
Writer: Andrew Knight
8.2/10 110 votes
#8 - Returning Home
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2018
In the season final, Jack Irish fights to unmask the truth, but will this fight for justice be his last?
Director: Fiona Banks
Writer: Andrew Knight

8.2/10 112 votes
#9 - Hell Bent (Part 2)
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/20/2021
As the body count rises, Jack seeks help from Linda, the pair of them working together to dig deeper into what Barry knew about Isabel's death
Director: Greg McLean
Writer: Andrew Anastasios, Alli Parker
8.3/10 122 votes
#10 - Deal With The Dead
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2018
As Jack Irish investigates two deaths, he delves deeper into the murky world of international colleges.
Director: Mark Joffe
Writer: Matt Cameron
8.3/10 116 votes
#11 - From The Ashes
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2018
As Jack Irish discovers more about the two deaths, he isn’t sure who he can trust.
Director: Kriv Stenders
Writer: Elise McCredie
8.3/10 115 votes
#12 - The A-List
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2018
Secrets are revealed as Jack Irish’s investigation stretches to the colourful streets of Mumbai.
Director: Kriv Stenders
Writer: Andrew Anastasios

8.3/10 134 votes
#13 - Hell Bent (Part 1)
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/13/2021
After the execution-style death of an off-duty cop, Barry Tregear calls in a favour with Jack, leading him on the path to uncovering a buried truth about his murdered wife, Isabel.
Director: Greg McLean
Writer: Matt Cameron
8.5/10 103 votes
#14 - Sins Of Omission
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2018
As Jack Irish gets closer to the truth, his investigation threatens to tear his world apart.
Director: Fiona Banks
Writer: Matt Cameron
8.7/10 106 votes
#15 - Hell Bent (Part 3)
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/27/2021
The countdown to payday begins as Jack hunts down Barry's killer but as the truth begins to come out, Jack's world is turned upside down.
Director: Greg McLean
Writer: Matt Cameron
8.7/10 116 votes
#16 - Hell Bent (Part 4)
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/4/2021
As the Great White pay day approaches, more people come into the line of fire and Jack must lay to rest the ghosts of the past or risking losing everything all over again.
Director: Greg McLean
Writer: Andrew Knight