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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!

Best episode
S1E3 Careless in Red
7.5510 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 A Place of Hiding
7.1673 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.3avg
Binge time
5h 53m
4 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lynley Season 1 Episode 3 - Careless in Red
    7.5/10(510 votes)

    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:Steve Thompson

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  2. Lynley Season 1 Episode 2 - This Body of Death
    7.4/10(545 votes)

    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:Steve Thompson

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  3. Lynley Season 1 Episode 4 - With No One as a Witness
    7.1/10(438 votes)

    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:Steve Thompson

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  4. Lynley Season 1 Episode 1 - A Place of Hiding
    7.1/10(673 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Steve Thompson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Careless in Red" is the best rated episode of Lynley. It scored 7.5/10 from 510 votes. Directed by Stewart Svaasand and written by Steve Thompson, it aired on September 18, 2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "This Body of Death".

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