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The Best Episodes of Lynley

Every episode of Lynley ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lynley!

Binge this in 5h 52m•Peaking at 7.5/10

Tommy Lynley is a brilliant police detective but an outsider in the force – simply by virtue of his aristocratic upbringing. He is paired with Barbara Havers, a sergeant with a maverick attitude and a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lynley Season 1 Episode 3 - Careless in Red
    7.5/10(353 votes)

    #1 - Careless in Red

    S1:E3

    Lynley happens upon the body of a popular young man in the Norfolk Broads and must navigate the secrets of a close-knit community to find the killer.

    Director:Stewart Svaasand
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Lynley Season 1 Episode 2 - This Body of Death
    7.4/10(380 votes)

    #2 - This Body of Death

    S1:E2

    Lynley and Havers are assigned to investigate the disappearance of a young estate agent with connections to Lynley’s former classmate, Helen Clyde.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Lynley Season 1 Episode 1 - A Place of Hiding
    7.1/10(462 votes)

    #3 - A Place of Hiding

    S1:E1

    Mismatched duo DI Lynley and DS Havers investigate a suspicious death on Salcott Island.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Lynley Season 1 Episode 4 - With No One as a Witness
    7.1/10(284 votes)

    #4 - With No One as a Witness

    S1:E4

    Havers and Lynley hunt a possible serial killer with ties to Church but are confronted with the possibility of corruption from within the precinct.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Careless in Red" is the best rated episode of "Lynley". It scored 7.5/10 based on 353 votes. Directed by Stewart Svaasand and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/18/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "This Body of Death".