6.3/1064 votes#1 - The Case of the Missing
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/14/1991
A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straight forward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Ian Hislop
7.6/1060 votes#2 - The Girl from Ipanema
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/1991
When housekeeper Maria arrives at the house of MP Howling and his wife Lydia, she doesn't quite find things the way she expected. But one day, Maria witnesses a violent attack on Lydia by her husband and things start to take a turn for the better.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
6.9/1064 votes#3 - He Died a Death
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/28/1991
Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
7.8/1062 votes#4 - A Determined Woman
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/1991
Scientist Rita Proops brings her equipment home to start working on the ultimate invention - the time machine. But this causes friction at home with disastrous results.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1049 votes#5 - Murder at Tea Time
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/1991
Bunty is a successful children's television presenter, an expert in sticky-back plastic and a favourite with the young viewers of 'Write Away.' However, when her younger co-presenter is asked to pose for a wax modelling session at Madame Tussauds, jealousy arises off camera - and Bunty decides to put her young rival in his place!
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
8.0/1058 votes#6 - Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/19/1991
Mrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelganger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Murder Most Horrid Season 1
Every episode of Murder Most Horrid Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Murder Most Horrid Season 1!
A comedy that started in 1991 as a pilot, Murder Most Horrid stars Dawn French as various characters, as she embarks on a different mystery...
Genres:ComedyDramaCrimeMystery
Network:BBC Two
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Case of the Missing" is the best rated episode of "Murder Most Horrid" season 1. It scored 6.3/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Bob Spiers and written by Ian Hislop, it aired on 11/14/1991. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Girl from Ipanema".