The Best Episodes of Line of Duty Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.8/10(2163 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E16/26/2012

   When Steve Arnott is transferred to a police anti-corruption unit, he finds his target is the city's top detective, Tony Gates. Can Gates really be as good as he appears? Arnott must engage in a cat-and-mouse struggle to uncover Gates' secret.

   Director:David Caffrey

   Writer:Jed Mercurio

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   Director:David Caffrey

   Writer:Jed Mercurio
2. 

   7.4/10(1844 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S1:E27/3/2012

   Having been duped into covering up Jackie's crime, Gates is desperate to sever ties with her. But, as Arnott and Fleming close in on his secret, Gates is plunged into an even more dangerous situation than he first thought.

   Director:David Caffrey

   Writer:Jed Mercurio

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   Director:David Caffrey

   Writer:Jed Mercurio
3. 

   7.9/10(1753 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S1:E37/10/2012

   Arnott is convinced Gates played a part in Jackie's disappearance. With Fleming's help, the anti-corruption team tries to trap Gates into revealing his involvement in covering up Jackie's crimes.

   Director:David Caffrey

   Writer:Jed Mercurio

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   Director:David Caffrey

   Writer:Jed Mercurio
4. 

   7.6/10(1680 votes)

   #4 - Episode 4

   S1:E47/17/2012

   Desperate for proof of Gates's corruption, Fleming pushes her relationship with him to the limit. But her behaviour causes Morton to question if she might not be such a loyal colleague after all.

   Director:Douglas Mackinnon

   Writer:Jed Mercurio

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   Director:Douglas Mackinnon

   Writer:Jed Mercurio
5. 

   8.1/10(1818 votes)

   #5 - Episode 5

   S1:E57/24/2012

   With Gates on the run, the anti-corruption team come under pressure to close the case once and for all. Arnott is forced to make some tough decisions about where his loyalties lie. Fleming and Hastings go all out to catch Gates, leading to a shattering conclusion.

   Director:Douglas Mackinnon

   Writer:Jed Mercurio

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   Director:Douglas Mackinnon

   Writer:Jed Mercurio