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The Best Episodes of Midsomer Murders Season 22

Every episode of Midsomer Murders Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Midsomer Murders Season 22!

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 22 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Midsomer Murders" season 22 is "The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy", rated 6.6/10 from 779 user votes. It was directed by Matt Carter and written by Chris Murray. "The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy" aired on 4/4/2021 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Stitcher Society".

  • The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy
    6.6/10 779 votes

    #1 - The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy

    Season 22 Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2021

    After a local photographer wins an urban myth competition with his creation of The Wolf Hunter, it unexpectedly gains a cult following.

    Director: Matt Carter

    Writer: Chris Murray

  • The Stitcher Society
    7.3/10 635 votes

    #2 - The Stitcher Society

    Season 22 Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/2021

    A local outcast, who was controversially acquitted of murder years previously, is the latest inductee into a post-operative heart rehab club. Following his arrival, members dreams of a second chance at life begin being cut short.

    Director: Roberto Bangura

    Writer: Jeff Povey

  • Happy Families
    7.9/10 773 votes

    #3 - Happy Families

    Season 22 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2021

    Barnaby is investigating the murder of Victor Karras, a manufacturer of exclusive board games, who appears to have been poisoned.

    Director: Audrey Cooke

    Writer: Nicholas Hicks-Beach

  • The Scarecrow Murders
    7.3/10 582 votes

    #4 - The Scarecrow Murders

    Season 22 Episode 4 - Aired 5/29/2022

    The annual scarecrow festival in Midsomer takes a terrible turn when dead bodies are found placed on piles next to the festival's straw creations. Barnaby's investigation shows a deep competitive rivalry that makes people do just about anything to win.

    Director: Christine Lalla

    Writer: Helen Jenkins

  • For Death Prepare
    7.3/10 606 votes

    #5 - For Death Prepare

    Season 22 Episode 5 - Aired 5/28/2023

    The Midsomer Mummers, a company for amateur opera, is in the middle of rehearsals for a charity concert when a dead body is found at the theatre. The investigation's goal is to find out which person has the greatest wishes to be at the centre of attention.

    Director: Toby Frow

    Writer: Julia Gilbert

  • The Witches of Angel's Rise
    6.6/10 499 votes

    #6 - The Witches of Angel's Rise

    Season 22 Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2023

    Each year, the village of Angel's Rise hosts the Psychic Fayre. Founded by the Saint-Stephens family in memory of their late daughter, the event attracts mediums, psychics, and followers of the occult. When a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols on the eve of the festival, Barnaby must step into the spiritual world to find the killer.

    Director: Gill Wilkinson

    Writer: Maria Ward