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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!

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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 every episode. In one way or another she is involved

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 1 - The Case of the Missing
    6.3/10(84 votes)

    #1 - The Case of the Missing

    S1:E1

    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

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  2. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 2 - The Girl from Ipanema
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    #2 - The Girl from Ipanema

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown

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  3. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 3 - He Died a Death
    7.1/10(79 votes)

    #3 - He Died a Death

    S1:E3

    Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.

    Director:Bob Spiers
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 4 - A Determined Woman
    7.7/10(70 votes)

    #4 - A Determined Woman

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 5 - Murder at Tea Time
    7.6/10(58 votes)

    #5 - Murder at Tea Time

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown

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  6. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 6 - Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
    8.0/10(70 votes)

    #6 - Mrs Hat and Mrs Red

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown

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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 84 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".