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The Worst Episodes of Masterpiece Mystery!

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Created as a mystery, police and crime drama spin-off of Masterpiece Theatre; from 1980 to 2007, Mystery! aired mostly British crime series purchased from or co-produced with the BBC or ITV and adapted from British

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 1 - She Fell Among Thieves
    0.0/10(13 votes)

    #1 - She Fell Among Thieves

    S1:E1

    In the 1920s, two English adventurers in the south of France come to the aid of a damsel in distress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 2 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Honourable Member
    0.0/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Honourable Member

    S1:E2

    Rumpole must defend a Member of Parliament accused of rape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 3 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Married Lady
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Married Lady

    S1:E3

    Rumpole defends Mrs Thripp in a divorce action. Mrs Rumpole believes her husband has also taken a mistress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 4 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Learned Friends
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Learned Friends

    S1:E4

    Rumpole is on the defence of a safecracker who may have been set up by Inspector Dirty Dickerson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 5 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade
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    #5 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade

    S1:E5

    Rumpole, despite his battered appearance, has been called to the Old Bailey to defend a murderer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 6 - Rebecca: I
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    #6 - Rebecca: I

    S1:E6

    A young woman marries a wealthy older man obsessed by his late first wife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 7 - Rebecca: II
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Rebecca: II

    S1:E7

    The new Mrs De Winter makes an enemy of the housekeeper, Mrs Danvers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 8 - Rebecca: III
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Rebecca: III

    S1:E8

    The terrible truth about Rebecca's death begins to emerge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 9 - Rebecca: IV
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Rebecca: IV

    S1:E9

    Maxim must face up to the revelation of Rebecca's secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 10 - The Racing Game, Series I: Odds Against
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Racing Game, Series I: Odds Against

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 11 - The Racing Game, Series I: Trackdown
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - The Racing Game, Series I: Trackdown

    S1:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 12 - The Racing Game, Series I: Gambling Lady
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - The Racing Game, Series I: Gambling Lady

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 13 - Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Swing, Swing Together
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Swing, Swing Together

    S1:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 1 Episode 14 - Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Abracadaver
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Abracadaver

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 1 - Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: I
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: I

    S2:E1

    What connects the respectable Dr. Jekyll to the villainous Mr. Hyde?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 2 - Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: II
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    #16 - Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: II

    S2:E2

    Jekyll's friends are concerned about changes in his character.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 3 - Malice Aforethought: I
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Malice Aforethought: I

    S2:E3

    A country doctor gives careful thought to the matter of murdering his harridan wife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 4 - Malice Aforethought: II
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Malice Aforethought: II

    S2:E4

    The doctor moves ahead with his plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 5 - Malice Aforethought: III
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Malice Aforethought: III

    S2:E5

    The doctor is alarmed to discover that Madeleine doesn't love him after all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 6 - Malice Aforethought: IV
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Malice Aforethought: IV

    S2:E6

    The doctor finds himself on trial; but justice is served in a most unusual way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 7 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Man of God
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Man of God

    S2:E7

    Rumpole must defend a clergyman - and discover his secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 8 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Case of Identity
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Case of Identity

    S2:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 9 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Show Folk
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Show Folk

    S2:E9

    Rumpole must deal with a murder among theatrical types.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 10 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Fascist Beast
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Fascist Beast

    S2:E10

    With some distaste, Rumpole prepares to defend an obnoxious far-right spokesman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Masterpiece Mystery! Season 2 Episode 11 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Course of True Love
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Rumpole of the Bailey, Series II: Rumpole and the Course of True Love

    S2:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"She Fell Among Thieves" is the worst rated episode of "Masterpiece Mystery!". It scored /10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/5/1980. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Honourable Member".