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The Best Episodes of River Season 1

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Every episode of River Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of River Season 1!

The Best Episodes of River Season 1

Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and...

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    7.9/10(917 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Under intense scrutiny, River must battle to keep his fragile mental state in check.

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    Director:Richard Laxton
    Writer:Abi Morgan
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    7.8/10(706 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    River begins to suspect that the man he chased to his death was innocent.

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    Director:Richard Laxton
    Writer:Abi Morgan
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    7.9/10(666 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Unlocking her voicemails throws suspicion on somebody close to Stevie.

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    Director:Tim Fywell
    Writer:Abi Morgan
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    7.8/10(622 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    CCTV footage causes the investigation into Stevie's murder to change direction.

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    Director:Tim Fywell
    Writer:Abi Morgan
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    8.0/10(636 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    River and Ira uncover what Stevie was investigating before her murder.

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    Director:Jessica Hobbs
    Writer:Abi Morgan
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    8.4/10(705 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River.

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    Director:Jessica Hobbs
    Writer:Abi Morgan
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "River" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 917 votes. Directed by Richard Laxton and written by Abi Morgan, it aired on 10/13/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".