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The Best Episodes of Prime Suspect Season 4

Every episode of Prime Suspect Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Prime Suspect Season 4!

Binge this in 5h 9m•Peaking at 8.0/10

Highly skilled Detective Inspector Jane Tennison battles to prove herself in a male dominated world.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Prime Suspect Season 4 Episode 3 - The Scent of Darkness
    8.0/10(4 votes)
    S4:E3

    Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison finds her private and professional life in tatters when a series of murders lead to her old adversary, George Marlow.

    Director:Paul Marcus

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  2. Prime Suspect Season 4 Episode 1 - The Lost Child
    7.5/10(19 votes)
    S4:E1

    Following her promotion, Jane Tennison returns to Southampton Row to head an investigation into the murder of a young child.

    Director:John Madden

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  3. Prime Suspect Season 4 Episode 2 - Inner Circles
    7.2/10(13 votes)
    S4:E2

    DS Tennison travels to a residential commuter suburb to investigate a murder which has been staged to look like suicide.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Scent of Darkness" is the best rated episode of "Prime Suspect" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Paul Marcus and written by Guy Hibbert, it aired on 5/15/1995. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Lost Child".