The Best Episodes of Midsomer Murders Season 15

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(969 votes)

   #1 - The Dark Rider

   S15:E12/1/2012

   When a headless horseman makes an an appearance at Quitewell Hall it foreshadows a number of deaths amongst an aristocratic family. Whilst a Civil War re-enactment takes place the family relive their own historic battles with their neighbours.

   Director:Alex Pillai

   Writer:Michael Aitkens

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   Director:Alex Pillai

   Writer:Michael Aitkens
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   7.6/10(884 votes)

   #2 - Murder of Innocence

   S15:E23/21/2012

   After convicted killer Grady Felton returns to his childhood home after 18 years, it causes anger and raw emotion for the family of his victim. A barrister who was involved in the trial is murdered and the finger of suspicion is pointed at Grady. Grady has an alibi though so the detectives suspect he could be working with an accomplice. Grady ends up being critically injured in an arson attack and it looks like somebody is out to settle some old scores. Meanwhile, Barnaby must face some personal demons of his own as he tries to train for the Chief Constable’s fitness test.

   Director:Renny Rye

   Writer:Elizabeth-Anne Wheal

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   Director:Renny Rye

   Writer:Elizabeth-Anne Wheal
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   7.0/10(847 votes)

   #3 - Written in the Stars

   S15:E39/25/2012

   As darkness covers Midsomer Stanton during a total eclipse of the sun, amateur astronomer Jeremy Harper is killed by blow to the head with a meteorite. Barnaby and Jones are called in to investigate, and the duo discover that intrigue, sexual tension and academic rivalry are rife among the local stargazing community. Murder mystery, guest starring Maureen Lipman and Kenny Ireland, with Neil Dudgeon and Jason Hughes

   Director:Renny Rye

   Writer:Steve Trafford

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   Director:Renny Rye

   Writer:Steve Trafford
4. 

   7.5/10(948 votes)

   #4 - The Sicilian Defence

   S15:E41/2/2013

   After having been in a coma since the night she attempted to elope, Harriet Farmer wakes up. A killer then murders members of a local chess club. John Barnaby and the team investigate whether the attack which left Harriet for dead a year ago could be linked to moves on a chess board and atempt to find out what happened to her boyfriend Finn.

   Director:Alex Pillai

   Writer:Paul Logue

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   Director:Alex Pillai

   Writer:Paul Logue
5. 

   7.4/10(891 votes)

   #5 - Death and the Divas

   S15:E51/9/2013

   The murder of a journalist leaves reminders of a 1960's horror movie starring Midsomer’s Stella Harris. After Stella’s more famous sister returns following a 40-year family rift, the killings contiue, each reminiscent of a film plot.

   Director:Nicholas Laughland

   Writers:Rachel Cuperman, Sally Griffiths

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   Director:Nicholas Laughland

   Writers:Rachel Cuperman, Sally Griffiths
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   7.6/10(906 votes)

   #6 - Schooled in Murder

   S15:E61/30/2013

   A woman ends up being crushed to death with a giant wheel of Midsomer Blue cheese. Secret and controversial plans to modernise the dairy end up being revealed as rumours about the private lives of the parents cause a row at a local prep school. More people linked to the dairy are involved in shocking deaths as long-held secrets begin to be revealed.

   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Lisa Holdsworth

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   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Lisa Holdsworth
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