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The Best Episodes of Prime Suspect

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

The Best Episodes of Prime Suspect

Detective Jane Timoney finds that being a homicide detective in New York City is tough enough and having to contend with a male-dominated police department...

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  1. Background image for Underwater
    8.4/10(137 votes)

    #1 - Underwater

    S1:E8

    Jane and Reg take an uncomfortable road trip upstate to investigate the grisly murder of a young girl's parents.

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  2. Background image for Ain't No Sunshine
    8.1/10(93 votes)

    #2 - Ain't No Sunshine

    S1:E12

    Duffy and Calderon have the unpleasant task of telling a grandmother that her young granddaughter was raped and murdered. Jane and Augie are on the ritzy Upper East Side when a woman is found mysteriously shot during the night. Meanwhile, Jane has a heart to heart with Matt.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Stuck in the Middle With You
    8.0/10(87 votes)

    #3 - Stuck in the Middle With You

    S1:E13

    The team discovers an incarcerated man could be responsible for a recent crime; Sweeney orders round-the-clock security when a hit is ordered; Jane ends up accompanying two people on an uncomfortable date.

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  4. Background image for Regrets, I've Had a Few
    7.9/10(101 votes)

    #4 - Regrets, I've Had a Few

    S1:E5

    Jane's latest case involves a woman found dead in the park, which leaves Duffy and Velerio to find the victim's stepfather. Jane and Desmond observe an anniversary.

    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Gone to Pieces
    7.9/10(109 votes)

    #5 - Gone to Pieces

    S1:E9

    When a hit-and-run case looks unsolvable, Duffy tries to hand it off to Jane. Clues point to a porn king as the suspect in a case that Jane and Evrard are working. Sweeney receives some advice from Duffy.

    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Wednesday's Child
    7.8/10(100 votes)

    #6 - Wednesday's Child

    S1:E7

    When a five-year-old kid is found dead at school, the investigation gets personal for Jane.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for A Gorgeous Mosaic
    7.8/10(104 votes)

    #7 - A Gorgeous Mosaic

    S1:E10

    A Jewish diamond dealer's death is investigated by Jane and Augie. Matt gets a new job and celebrates with Jane.

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  9. Background image for The Great Wall of Silence
    7.8/10(94 votes)

    #8 - The Great Wall of Silence

    S1:E11

    Jane and Evrard go to Chinatown to investigate a murder during a game of mahjong. Jane and Evrard can't seem to get a break on the case when a big shot lawyer seems to make all the witnesses disappear. Meanwhile, Reg lets Matt in on a little secret about Jane.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Bitch
    7.7/10(130 votes)

    #9 - Bitch

    S1:E3

    While helping out at her father's bar, Jane finds herself without her gun when she confronted with a robber. Calderon and Jane get assigned to solving the murder of a woman found in a dumpster. Meanwhile, Carolina Rivera tries to befriend Jane while working on her father's robbery case but gets the cold shoulder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Shame
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    #10 - Shame

    S1:E6

    A middle-aged man is found mugged, naked and dead in a hotel - and the prime suspect may be a prostitute with a penchant for poison!

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Carnivorous Sheep
    7.5/10(153 votes)

    #11 - Carnivorous Sheep

    S1:E2

    Jane is called into Duffy's homicide and kidnapping case after Sweeney calls for all hands on deck. Duffy gets irritated with Jane after she suggests talking with the deceased woman's employees.

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  13. Background image for Great Guy, Yet: Dead
    7.5/10(119 votes)

    #12 - Great Guy, Yet: Dead

    S1:E4

    When a good-looking stockbroker is killed mysteriously, Jane automatically suspects his wife. Meanwhile, Jane enlists the help of a hypnotist to fight her addiction to smoking. Elsewhere, Matt is furious when his ex-wife suggests Jane shouldn't attend their son's birthday party.

    Director:Jonas Pate
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  14. Background image for Pilot
    7.2/10(219 votes)

    #13 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Jane gets a rough start in her new New York homicide squad when she questions her new colleagues' work on a mysterious murder case. After complaining to her lieutenant about not getting cases, Jane manages to find a unique angle to help solve a crime. Meanwhile, Jane goes to her father for advice.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Underwater" is the best rated episode of "Prime Suspect". It scored 8.4/10 based on 137 votes. Directed by Stephen Williams and written by Roberto Patino, it aired on 11/17/2011. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ain't No Sunshine".