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The Worst Episodes of Peaky Blinders

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A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Peaky Blinders Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(17006 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Birmingham, 1919. Thomas Shelby controls the Peaky Blinders, one of the city's most feared criminal organisations, but his ambitions go beyond running the streets. When a crate of guns goes missing, Thomas recognises an opportunity to move up in the world.

    Director:Otto Bathurst
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  2. Peaky Blinders Season 6 Episode 3 - Gold
    8.0/10(11013 votes)

    #2 - Gold

    S6:E3

    Faced with devastating news, Tommy goes on a quest to discover who it was that placed a curse on his family. In Birmingham, Ada takes charge, and Arthur takes on some new recruits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Peaky Blinders Season 6 Episode 4 - Sapphire
    8.0/10(8742 votes)

    #3 - Sapphire

    S6:E4

    Tommy establishes a connection between crime and political power that could alter the course of history. He also receives life-changing news from an unexpected source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Peaky Blinders Season 6 Episode 5 - The Road to Hell
    8.0/10(9283 votes)

    #4 - The Road to Hell

    S6:E5

    In the light of extraordinary personal revelations, Tommy takes a course of action that will change everything. Meanwhile, his enemies’ plans start to fall into place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Peaky Blinders Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(12962 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Thomas Shelby plans to go to Cheltenham races in order to get closer to Billy Kimber. Knowing the gangster's appetite for beautiful women, Thomas invites Grace to accompany him. Meanwhile some IRA sympathisers approach Thomas with an offer to buy the stolen guns.

    Director:Otto Bathurst
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  6. Peaky Blinders Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(10512 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Thomas Shelby’s wedding day has arrived at last, but while his guests enjoy the celebrations he has important business to conduct, as a mysterious stranger makes their presence known.

    Director:Tim Mielants
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  7. Peaky Blinders Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(13856 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Thomas fixes a horserace, provoking the ire of local kingpin Billy Kimber. He also starts a war with gypsy family the Lees. Meanwhile, Inspector Campbell carries out a vicious raid of Small Heath in search of the stolen guns.

    Director:Otto Bathurst
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  8. Peaky Blinders Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(10747 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Tommy offers to help Polly by searching for her children, who long ago were taken from her. In London, Tommy risks his life by meeting enigmatic leader Alfie Solomons. Meanwhile Arthur continues to feel the devastating effects of the Great War.

    Director:Colm McCarthy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  9. Peaky Blinders Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(9432 votes)

    #9 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    As the Russians test the Peaky Blinders men in their own distinctive and debauched way, Tommy realises that he is being seriously outmanoeuvred. Desperate for help, he rekindles a business relationship with a dangerous former acquaintance.

    Director:Tim Mielants
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  10. Peaky Blinders Season 5 Episode 1 - Black Tuesday
    8.2/10(10794 votes)

    #10 - Black Tuesday

    S5:E1

    1929 – While his family deals with the repercussions of the Wall Street Crash, Tommy Shelby MP faces new dangers from unexpected quarters.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  11. Peaky Blinders Season 6 Episode 2 - Black Shirt
    8.2/10(9959 votes)

    #11 - Black Shirt

    S6:E2

    Tommy gets involved in a power game with fascists, freedom fighters and Boston gangsters. As the players plan to double cross him, Tommy visits an old ally in Camden.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Peaky Blinders Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(10298 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Arthur leads the Peaky Blinders takeover of London's Eden Club. Sabini decides to put old feuds to one side, convincing Alfie to one side to get rid of the Peaky Blinders. Tommy hires May Carleton to train his race horse, and the pair become fast friends. In Birmingham, Michael joins the family firm, hoping to help Tommy's businesses become more legitimate. Whilst Tommy's insecurities are intensified as he discovers what Major Campbell wants him to do.

    Director:Colm McCarthy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  13. Peaky Blinders Season 5 Episode 3 - Strategy
    8.3/10(9096 votes)

    #13 - Strategy

    S5:E3

    As the charismatic Mosley shows his hand, Tommy prepares to make a treacherous new alliance.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  14. Peaky Blinders Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(11513 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Business is booming for the Peaky Blinders, as Shelby starts expanding both his legal and illegal operations. He plans for the future, looking at managing a race track in the South. He soon comes across some new adversaries, testing him in very different ways. Back in Birmingham, Shelby's home town is challenged by members of his family reacting to the upturn in their fortunes. A enemy from his past also returns hoping to exact their plan of revenge of biblical proportions.

    Director:Colm McCarthy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  15. Peaky Blinders Season 4 Episode 3 - Blackbird
    8.4/10(9747 votes)

    #15 - Blackbird

    S4:E3

    Tradition weighs upon Arthur as Changretta finds a chink in the Shelby armour and Changretta continues to plan ways to continue the vendetta in the most devastating way possible.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  16. Peaky Blinders Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(12654 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Thomas Shelby's war with the Lee family of gypsies escalates, and Campbell puts further pressure on him to deliver the stolen guns. Meanwhile Thomas's brother John plans to marry a former prostitute, but Thomas suspects that she's still on the game.

    Director:Tom Harper
    Writers:Stephen Russell, Steven Knight

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  17. Peaky Blinders Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(10553 votes)

    #17 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Tommy hatches a plan to take control of the southern racecourses. He also meets the aristocratic May Carleton, and sees an opportunity to move up in the world. Meanwhile both Major Campbell and London gangster Darby Sabini plan Tommy's downfall.

    Director:Colm McCarthy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  18. Peaky Blinders Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(9657 votes)

    #18 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Responding to the Italians’ actions, Tommy is set on a path of deadly vengeance that could take him to his darkest place yet, and threatens to splinter the family. As Arthur struggles with his conscience, Linda implores him to stop his illicit work with the Peaky Blinders.

    Director:Tim Mielants
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  19. Peaky Blinders Season 4 Episode 4 - Dangerous
    8.5/10(9543 votes)

    #19 - Dangerous

    S4:E4

    The Peaky Blinders are lured by the Italians into a cat-and-mouse chase on the streets of Birmingham. As his factory lies idle, Tommy confronts the possibility that the Communists might win and he will be deemed a traitor to his class.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  20. Peaky Blinders Season 5 Episode 5 - The Shock
    8.5/10(8654 votes)

    #20 - The Shock

    S5:E5

    As Tommy reveals his intentions for Mosley, someone close to the Shelbys is targeted.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  21. Peaky Blinders Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.6/10(9713 votes)

    #21 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Tommy takes his brothers on a hunting expedition and shares some important family news. He also outlines his intentions for the most daring criminal act the Peaky Blinders have ever undertaken.

    Director:Tim Mielants
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  22. Peaky Blinders Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.7/10(10497 votes)

    #22 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Arthur and Michael both end up arrested and imprisoned. As Tommy's base in London is obliterated. Major Campbell has Tommy and his family under his thumb. Polly compromises herself hoping to secure Michael's freedom, but their relationship may be beyond repair at this point. Someone from Tommy's past pays him a visit, opening old wounds and leaving him to make a impossible decision.

    Director:Colm McCarthy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  23. Peaky Blinders Season 4 Episode 5 - The Duel
    8.7/10(9958 votes)

    #23 - The Duel

    S4:E5

    Tommy finds himself engaged in bloody battle with Luca Changretta and his gang. Lizzie has even greater news to break. Meanwhile, an army colonel has questions for Ada about her past as a communist, and Jessie Eden confirms just how far she is prepared to go in pursuit of her cause.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  24. Peaky Blinders Season 5 Episode 2 - Black Cats
    8.7/10(10203 votes)

    #24 - Black Cats

    S5:E2

    The Peaky Blinders come under fire when Tommy finds danger on his doorstep and a friend is brutally attacked. Could there be a traitor in the Shelby family’s midst?

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  25. Peaky Blinders Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.8/10(13277 votes)

    #25 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Thomas Shelby has to deal with an IRA chief who has come to Small Heath to avenge his cousin's death. Meanwhile Campbell gets closer to the stolen guns, and Grace has to decide whether her loyalties lie with him or with Thomas.

    Director:Tom Harper
    Writers:Toby Finlay, Steven Knight

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Peaky Blinders". It scored 8/10 based on 17006 votes. Directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Steven Knight, it aired on 9/12/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gold".