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The Best Episodes of Showtrial

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

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An anthology series of hotly contested criminal trials that divides the nation and take place in the full glare of the media spotlight.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Showtrial Season 2 Episode 2 - The Gambler
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    #1 - The Gambler

    S2:E2

    As Southgate builds his case against Justin, attention turns to the D4 police chat group. With phones wiped and fellow officers saying nothing, could D4 hold the key evidence?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Showtrial Season 1 Episode 4 - Velleities
    7.7/10(202 votes)

    #2 - Velleities

    S1:E4

    A sensational trial starts with the Prosecution team seeking to prove that Talitha and Dhillon murdered Hannah Ellis together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Showtrial Season 1 Episode 5 - The Long Voyage
    7.7/10(224 votes)

    #3 - The Long Voyage

    S1:E5

    Time is running out for Cleo and Talitha as the trial reaches its explosive conclusion and the jury must decide: did she do it?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Showtrial Season 2 Episode 4 - No More Questions
    7.7/10(83 votes)

    #4 - No More Questions

    S2:E4

    The trial begins, with protests outside the courthouse. As the prosecution lay out their case, Sam picks holes in their evidence. But can he control a dangerously unstable Justin?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Showtrial Season 2 Episode 3 - Decoys
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    #5 - Decoys

    S2:E3

    With the trial approaching, Justin on remand and violence on the streets, the pressure on the legal teams is intense. Struggling with Justin’s volatile personality, his own insomnia and an absence of medication, Sam reaches breaking point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Showtrial Season 1 Episode 2 - Little Horses
    7.5/10(213 votes)

    #6 - Little Horses

    S1:E2

    Cleo puts pressure on the police case as Talitha threatens to slip from Cassidy’s grasp, but a surprise arrest of a third suspect offers a new theory about what happened to Hannah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Showtrial Season 1 Episode 3 - Lady Tease
    7.5/10(208 votes)

    #7 - Lady Tease

    S1:E3

    With the murder trial fast approaching, Cleo must confront a fresh press scandal that throws a new and damning light on Talitha’s motives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Showtrial Season 2 Episode 1 - Officer X
    7.5/10(130 votes)

    #8 - Officer X

    S2:E1

    When a climate activist is left for dead after a hit-and-run, he uses his dying words to name his killer - a serving police officer. With the country divided, will defence solicitor Sam Malik take on the trial of the decade?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Showtrial Season 1 Episode 1 - Praying for Her
    7.3/10(264 votes)

    #9 - Praying for Her

    S1:E1

    When one student disappears and another is arrested, the stage is set for a case that will divide the nation. Can solicitor Cleo protect her client when new evidence emerges?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Showtrial Season 2 Episode 5 - The Smaller Picture
    7.3/10(89 votes)

    #10 - The Smaller Picture

    S2:E5

    As the trial resumes after Justin’s shocking outburst, he finally takes to the stand and the question is put to the jury: is Justin Mitchell mad or bad? With Felix pointing to a bigger picture and the public baying for blood, Sam tries desperately to save his client. What choice will the jury make?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Gambler" is the best rated episode of "Showtrial". It scored 7.8/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/13/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Velleities".