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The Best Episodes of Murder in a Small Town

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The Best Episodes of Murder in a Small Town

Karl Alberg moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work but finds himself needing to...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 8 - Sleep While I Sing
    8.1/10(310 votes)

    #1 - Sleep While I Sing

    S1:E8

    The investigation to find a possible serial killer in Gibsons continues. Alberg and his team piece together clues and discover an unusual pattern that relates back to familiar works of art. The unsettlement amongst the detectives prompts an urgent search to identify the killer.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Ian Weir

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  2. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 3 - Mother Love
    7.8/10(217 votes)

    #2 - Mother Love

    S2:E3

    A protective father becomes a lead suspect in a murder investigation when his ex-wife is killed just after returning to town. Cassandra assists a local unhoused man who is being tormented by local kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 6 - Trust, But Verify
    7.8/10(165 votes)

    #3 - Trust, But Verify

    S2:E6

    Karl and the team investigate a reported bear attack, leading to questions about foul play due to inconsistent stories. Holly works on solving her own case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 7 - This, That, and the Other Thing
    7.8/10(155 votes)

    #4 - This, That, and the Other Thing

    S2:E7

    A dual kidnapping sends the Gibsons’ police force in a race against the clock. Work begins to seep into personal lives when Cassandra must make a tough call regarding budget issues with the city council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 8 - Masterpiece
    7.8/10(162 votes)

    #5 - Masterpiece

    S2:E8

    Karl is called up to Seattle. Back in Gibsons, Cassandra deals with council conflicts and an unexpected visit from her mother while the police squad struggles when one of their own is missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 9 - The Fall of Holman
    7.8/10(134 votes)

    #6 - The Fall of Holman

    S2:E9

    Political deception is uncovered, and everyone becomes a suspect when Mayor Holman is attacked after hosting a fundraiser at her home. Meanwhile, Cassandra gets a frightening visit from someone from her past.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writers:Dennis Heaton, Jennica Harper

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  7. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 10 - Nightshade
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    #7 - Nightshade

    S2:E10

    The police force investigates the murder of a man found dead at the bottom of his staircase. The team discovers an item at the scene of the crime that may be linked to other murders and could tie Cassandra to the crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 4 - Prized Possessions
    7.7/10(409 votes)

    #8 - Prized Possessions

    S1:E4

    Cassandra reunites with a childhood friend who later discovers that her husband has gone missing.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writer:Jennifer Kennedy

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  9. Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 5 - A Touch of Panic
    7.7/10(371 votes)

    #9 - A Touch of Panic

    S1:E5

    Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation; police work to find the culprit responsible.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writer:Leonard Dick

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  10. Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 7 - Family Concerns
    7.7/10(312 votes)

    #10 - Family Concerns

    S1:E7

    Detective Alberg examines the mysterious deaths of two women, each found in the forest with their bodies arranged in eerily similar poses.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Ian Weir

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  11. Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 6 - The Madness Method
    7.6/10(341 votes)

    #11 - The Madness Method

    S1:E6

    A murderer is on the loose and is headed towards Gibsons. In a race for time, the suspect's psychiatrist notifies Alberg of the potential threat after receiving a haunting text message. Alberg launches an investigation that takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writers:Sherry White, Dennis Heaton

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  12. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 5 - Strangers Among Us
    7.6/10(181 votes)

    #12 - Strangers Among Us

    S2:E5

    A troubled high schooler discovers a wounded body in the woods, leading investigators to look for the attempted murderer. Cassandra dives deeper into her own investigation related to the mysterious deaths around Gibsons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 4 - One Last Song
    7.5/10(213 votes)

    #13 - One Last Song

    S2:E4

    A famous singer and her team go on a coastal trip to write music but things take a fatal turn. When conflicts arise among the housemates, a stalker, and ex-music partner, Karl and the unit must identify the real killer from a slew of suspects before they can escape by ferry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 2 - Blood Wedding
    7.4/10(232 votes)

    #14 - Blood Wedding

    S2:E2

    When a body is found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families, Alberg and team are called to the scene to investigate; Cassandra participates in a town hall debate and is confronted by Mayor Holman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 1 - Acts of Murder
    7.3/10(251 votes)

    #15 - Acts of Murder

    S2:E1

    During a heated argument between a husband and wife, things get out of control. Meanwhile, Cassandra wins the final council seat in Gibsons, but Mayor Holman makes Karl Alberg an offer that would interfere with Cassandra’s plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 1 - The Suspect
    7.2/10(631 votes)

    #16 - The Suspect

    S1:E1

    When a longtime resident of the town ends up bludgeoned to death in his own home, Albert must determine if another longtime resident is to blame; Albert meets local librarian, Casandra Lee, for a first date.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Ian Weir

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  17. Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 2 - Fall from Grace
    7.1/10(484 votes)

    #17 - Fall from Grace

    S1:E2

    Former classmates of Cassandra's discover a dead body at the marina.

    Director:Leslie Hope
    Writer:Sherry White

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  18. Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 3 - A Chill Rain
    7.1/10(448 votes)

    #18 - A Chill Rain

    S1:E3

    When a dead body is discovered, Alberg begins the search for the killer.

    Director:Leslie Hope
    Writer:Ian Weir

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sleep While I Sing" is the best rated episode of "Murder in a Small Town". It scored 8.1/10 based on 310 votes. Directed by Milan Cheylov and written by Ian Weir, it aired on 11/26/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mother Love".