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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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Comedienne Dawn French tackles dark, tongue-in-cheek thrillers as her various characters embark on a different mystery every episode. In one way or another, she is involved with murder — either committing the crime or even

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 6 - Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelgänger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.

    Director:Bob Spiers
    Writers:James Hendrie, Ian Brown

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  2. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 4 - A Determined Woman
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    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:James Hendrie
    Writer:James Hendrie

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  3. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 2 - The Girl from Ipanema
    7.6/10(77 votes)

    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
    Writers:Terry Kyan, Paul Smith

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  4. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 5 - Murder at Tea Time
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    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
    Writers:Graham Alborough, Jez Alborough

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  5. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 3 - He Died a Death
    7.1/10(80 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Bob Spiers
    Writers:Ian Hislop, Nick Newman

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  6. Murder Most Horrid Season 1 Episode 1 - The Case of the Missing
    6.3/10(90 votes)

    S1:E1

    A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straightforward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.

    Director:Bob Spiers
    Writers:Ian Hislop, Nick Newman

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mrs Hat and Mrs Red" is the best rated episode of "Murder Most Horrid" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Bob Spiers and written by James Hendrie, Ian Brown, it aired on 12/19/1991. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Determined Woman".