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The Best Episodes of Lewis Season 1

Every episode of Lewis Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Lewis Season 1!

Binge this in 4h 53m•Peaking at 7.9/10

Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Lewis Season 1 Episode 3 - Expiation
    7.9/10(935 votes)

    S1:E3

    When an Oxford housewife is found hanged in her home, Lewis and Hathaway unearth a far darker murder case than the initial suicide verdict suggests.

    Director:Dan Reed
    Writer:Colin Dexter

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  2. Lewis Season 1 Episode 1 - Whom the Gods Would Destroy
    7.8/10(1039 votes)

    S1:E1

    Lewis and Hathaway are thrown into a delicate case involving one of the Oxford University's most prominent figures.

    Director:Marc Jobst
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Lewis Season 1 Episode 2 - Old School Ties
    7.6/10(910 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lewis comes face to face with his past in a case driven by celebrity, scheming, and dangerous sexual politics.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Expiation" is the best rated episode of "Lewis" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 935 votes. Directed by Dan Reed and written by Colin Dexter, it aired on 3/4/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Whom the Gods Would Destroy".