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The Best Episodes of Mystery Road

Every episode of Mystery Road ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mystery Road!

When there is a mysterious disappearance on an outback cattle station, Detective Jay Swan is assigned to investigate. Working with local cop Emma James, Jay’s...
Genres:MysteryDramaCrime
Network:ABC TV

Best Episodes Summary

"The Truth" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Road". It scored 7.8/10 based on 260 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/1/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Waterhole".

  • The Truth
    7.8/10260 votes
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    #1 - The Truth

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/1/2018

    In a race against time, Jay and Emma have to prove who really murdered Reese... or Marley will be gaoled for the crime.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Waterhole
    7.6/10247 votes
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    #2 - The Waterhole

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/24/2018

    Reese's murder sends Jay on a desperate journey to clear Marley's name before it's too late, which leads Emma to uncover a far greater crime.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blood Ties
    7.5/10281 votes
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    #3 - Blood Ties

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/3/2018

    Two unannounced visitors in town cause chaos for Jay and Emma as they try to uncover what happened to the two missing young men.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Silence
    7.5/10246 votes
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    #4 - Silence

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/17/2018

    Marley's safe return has brought relief and elation to the town and his family – but where is Reese? And what is Marley hiding?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gone
    7.4/10342 votes
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    #5 - Gone

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2018

    Detective Jay Swan clashes with local cop Emma James when he arrives to investigate the mysterious disappearance of two young men from an outback cattle station.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chasing Ghosts
    7.4/10261 votes
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    #6 - Chasing Ghosts

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/10/2018

    As time runs out to find the missing boys, pressure mounts on Shevorne to reveal what she knows.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To Live with the Living
    7.4/10170 votes
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    #7 - To Live with the Living

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/17/2020

    Now in danger, Mary must lean into Jay for help. Jay struggles to keep Mary safe as the threat closes in on both of them. Fran feels betrayed as she digs deeper into Zoe's disappearance.

    Director: Warwick Thornton

    Writer: N/A

  • The Road
    7.3/10251 votes
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    #8 - The Road

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2020

    A decapitated body washes up in the mangroves, drawing Jay Swan to the furtive township of Gideon. It seems drug-related but is it also familiar? Partnered with local cop, Fran, Jay must unlock what the community knows.

    Director: Warwick Thornton

    Writer: Steven McGregor

  • Artefacts
    7.3/10186 votes
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    #9 - Artefacts

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2020

    Struggling with Mary's new relationship, Jay reluctantly uses Simon's help to narrow in on the drugs and murder investigation. With the discovery of the bones, Fran is determined to reopen Zoe's case on her own.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Broken
    7.3/10174 votes
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    #10 - Broken

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/10/2020

    With the case apparently solved Jay is being encouraged to leave town, but something isn't adding up. Jay begins to question the motives of all those around him. Fran is dealt another blow in the search for justice for Zoe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What You Do Now
    7.3/10182 votes
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    #11 - What You Do Now

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2020

    Jay is lured into a trap to rescue Mary and an epic gun battle erupts. Will Jay be able to survive this and serve justice? Fran finally gets answers about Zoe and some closure, but it won't be in the form she expects.

    Director: Warwick Thornton

    Writer: N/A

  • The Flare
    7.2/10189 votes
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    #12 - The Flare

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2020

    Jay and Fran have Dylan on the hook, until a local businessman steps in and bails him out. Jay takes matters into his own hands to rectify the situation. Fran's world comes crashing down as a long-held fear suddenly surfaces.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A