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The Best Episodes of Prime Suspect 1973

Every episode of Prime Suspect 1973 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Prime Suspect 1973!

Binge this in 4h 21m•Peaking at 8.3/10

Prime Suspect 1973 tells the story of 22-year-old Jane Tennison's first days in the police force, in which she endured flagrant sexism before being thrown in at the deep end with a murder enquiry.

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    Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.3/10(243 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Bradfield sees a chance to get revenge on Clifford and diverts the team to carry out surveillance on the Bentleys - and when Tennison learns of the operation, she is forced to make a split-second decision as to what is most important, her career or her family? As Bradfield uncovers more details about the heist, he faces the disapproval of his colleagues as he becomes determined to catch them in the act.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(253 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(287 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Tennison hunts down a lead in the Julie-Ann Collins case. Meanwhile Clifford Bentley's puts his family's criminal interests in jeopardy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(262 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    As new evidence emerges, Julie Ann Collins' family are forced to acknowledge the brutal truth about her final days.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(251 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Following the arrest of the mysterious 'Oz', the investigation takes an unexpected twist. The Bentleys' plans are nearly blown out of the water by a visit from the police.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(343 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When the body of teenager, Julie Ann Collins, is found in the underground car park of a Hackney housing estate, probationer WPC Jane Tennison becomes immersed in her first murder investigation.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "Prime Suspect 1973". It scored 8.3/10 based on 243 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/30/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 6".