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The Best Episodes of Midsomer Murders Season 21

Every episode of Midsomer Murders Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Midsomer Murders Season 21!

The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.

Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:ITV1

Season 21 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Midsomer Murders" season 21 is "The Point of Balance", rated 7.1/10 from 701 user votes. It was directed by Audrey Cooke and written by N/A. "The Point of Balance" aired on 1/21/2020 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Miniature Murders".

  • The Point of Balance
    7.1/10 701 votes

    #1 - The Point of Balance

    Season 21 Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2020

    When a former ballroom-dance champion is found dead with tulle stuffed in her mouth after the opening gala of the Paramount Dance Extravaganza, Barnaby and Winter go toe-to-toe with rival dancers, jealous partners, and suspicious corporate sponsors. Meanwhile, Barnaby contends with a visit from his estranged father.

    Director: Audrey Cooke

    Writer: N/A

  • The Miniature Murders
    7.5/10 649 votes

    #2 - The Miniature Murders

    Season 21 Episode 2 - Aired 2/4/2020

    The worlds of miniature dollhouses and real houses collide when a prolific real-estate agent is shot in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new dollhouse collection at the Midsomer Museum of the Family. The victim had no small number of enemies: he was an unpopular landlord, an estranged husband with a new lover, and a party to a manslaughter case years ago.

    Director: Toby Frow

    Writer: Helen Jenkins

  • The Sting of Death
    7.1/10 603 votes

    #3 - The Sting of Death

    Season 21 Episode 3 - Aired 2/11/2020

    Barnaby and Winter are called to the stately home of a master beekeeper after he is injured attempting to apprehend a thief. The village of Granville Norton is abuzz with news of the missing bees, and suspicions fly when one of the locals is stung to death.

    Director: Matt Carter

    Writer: Julia Gilbert

  • With Baited Breath
    7.3/10 583 votes

    #4 - With Baited Breath

    Season 21 Episode 4 - Aired 2/18/2020

    Tensions run high in the village of Solomon Gorge when a fishing competition and extreme obstacle course are scheduled for the same weekend. With each group attempting to sabotage the other, it's not long before someone's life is on the line.

    Director: Jennie Darnell

    Writer: Jeff Povey