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The Worst Episodes of Psychoville

Every episode of Psychoville ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Psychoville!

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Psychoville is a British dark comedy television . Pemberton and Shearsmith each play numerous characters, with Dawn French and Jason Tompkins in additional starring roles.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Psychoville Season 1 Episode 1 - Black Mail
    7.1/10(279 votes)

    #1 - Black Mail

    S1:E1

    A blind recluse with an unusual hobby, a telekinetic pantomime dwarf, an embittered hook-handed clown, a serial killer-obsessed man-child and a deranged but caring midwife all receive the ominous message 'I know what you did'. The past catches up with these five seemingly unconnected characters as they go about their darkly comic present-day lives.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Psychoville Season 2 Episode 2 - Dinner Party
    7.4/10(137 votes)

    #2 - Dinner Party

    S2:E2

    The search for the missing locket continues with the investigation turning to Christopher Biggins for answers. Meanwhile, we find out what happened to Robert and Kerry as we return to the mysterious cottage in the woods.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Psychoville Season 1 Episode 2 - Lomax
    7.5/10(211 votes)

    #3 - Lomax

    S1:E2

    Mr Lomax enlists the help of his care worker in the quest to complete his unusual collection. Things go from bad to worse when a misunderstanding leads David and his mum to cover up for his incompetence at the murder mystery evening. Robert is surprised when Debbie asks him out on a dinner date and midwife Joy enlightens the morning group with the perils of choosing a water birth.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Psychoville Season 1 Episode 3 - Jelly
    7.5/10(192 votes)

    #4 - Jelly

    S1:E3

    This episode reveals the story of how Mr Jelly, the one-handed children's entertainer, ended up the way he is. Mr Lomax travels to the private auction of Snappy the Crocodile in Dudley. David and his mum dispatch their next victim disguised as beauticians, and Robert wreaks his revenge on Debbie during a midweek matinee of Snow White.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Psychoville Season 2 Episode 1 - Survivors
    7.6/10(162 votes)

    #5 - Survivors

    S2:E1

    The survivors of the explosion at Ravenhill Psychiatric Hospital reunite to bury one of their number killed in the blast, but there is to be no rest for the wicked.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Psychoville Season 2 Episode 3 - Hancock
    7.6/10(132 votes)

    #6 - Hancock

    S2:E3

    Mr Lomax reveals more about his past and his hatred for Tony Hancock becomes clear. Meanwhile Mr Jelly arrives at a booking meant to be for Mr Jolly and hopes no one will tell the difference.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Psychoville Season 2 Episode 4 - Sunnyvale
    7.6/10(130 votes)

    #7 - Sunnyvale

    S2:E4

    Desperate measures are called for as Jeremy Goode searches for the missing library book. Mrs Wren is in peril from several parties and only one man can save her. But will he be bothered?

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Psychoville Season 1 Episode 5 - Joy
    7.7/10(174 votes)

    #8 - Joy

    S1:E5

    Midwife Joy is left alone with her demonstration doll Freddy when a Pinocchio-like miracle happens. David and his mum lure their next victim to a waxwork museum, and Mr Jolly explains to Mr Jelly the reason for the blackmail letters.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Psychoville Season 1 Episode 6 - Robert
    7.7/10(165 votes)

    #9 - Robert

    S1:E6

    Robert uses Debbie's amnesia for his own ends. A battle of wills ensues with more than cross words flying through the air. Mr Jelly is entertaining an old people's home when a phone call from Mr Jolly plunges him back into danger. Maureen learns the truth about her killing spree. Mr Lomax has acquired a new home help.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Psychoville Season 2 Episode 5 - The Hunt
    7.8/10(128 votes)

    #10 - The Hunt

    S2:E5

    With danger mounting and few witnesses left, Tealeaf, with the help of Peter Bishop, tries to solve the mystery of the locket. Things don't quite go to plan. Elsewhere, once again Jelly becomes Jolly with unexpected results.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Psychoville Season 2 Episode 6 - Andrews Nanotech
    7.8/10(133 votes)

    #11 - Andrews Nanotech

    S2:E6

    The secret of the missing locket is finally exposed and the enormity of what is at stake revealed. But are there enough characters left alive to care?

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Psychoville Season 1 Episode 7 - Ravenhill
    8.1/10(175 votes)

    #12 - Ravenhill

    S1:E7

    All of the characters are drawn back to the scene of their crime. Who has summoned them there and for what terrible purpose? Meanwhile, Kerry takes Robert from the theatre to the heart of the deep, dark woods. Will anyone survive the great day of judgement?

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Psychoville Season 1 Episode 4 - David and Maureen
    8.5/10(280 votes)

    #13 - David and Maureen

    S1:E4

    David and his mum are mid-murder when an unexpected visitor throws them into panic. Who is the mystery caller? What will happen to the body in the trunk? And will Maureen finally get to try one of those pyramid teabags?

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Black Mail" is the worst rated episode of "Psychoville". It scored 7.1/10 based on 279 votes. Directed by Matt Lipsey and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/18/2009. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dinner Party".