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The Best Episodes of Smother

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

On the rugged coast of County Clare, Val Ahern's husband is found dead at the foot of a cliff the morning after a family party....
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:RTÉ One

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "Smother". It scored 8.3/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/12/2023. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".

  • Episode 6
    8.3/1043 votes
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    #1 - Episode 6

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2023

    On trial for murder, Val's fate appears to be sealed as the events surrounding the death are presented to the court and the Ahern family are thrust back into the spotlight. But there may yet be one final twist in this tale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.6/1031 votes
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    #2 - Episode 5

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2023

    Val refuses to listen to Jenny and Anna's fears that her life is in danger, but when she finally realises what Paul has been hiding, events spiral towards a shocking conclusion.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.1/1097 votes
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    #3 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2021

    Val increases her efforts to find out the truth about Denis’ death, finding herself torn between reality and what is right. Rory makes long-overdue amends and protects his boys.

    Director: Dathaí Keane

    Writer: Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly

  • Episode 3
    6.9/1051 votes
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    #4 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2022

    As the Aherns prepare for Calum's birthday celebrations, they struggle to maintain a semblance of normality as the campaign of terror against the family escalates.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    6.9/1029 votes
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    #5 - Episode 4

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/26/2023

    Paul convinces Val that she has to cut herself off from her family due to their toxic influence, but she struggles to stick to his advice. Jenny and Anna travel to Donegal to investigate Grace's death themselves and they make a shocking discovery while there.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    6.8/10152 votes
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    #6 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2021

    When Val Aherns' husband Denis is found dead at a foot of a cliff close to their home the morning after a family party, she begins to interrogate his relationships with his family.

    Director: Dathaí Keane

    Writer: Kate O'Riordan

  • Episode 4
    6.8/1099 votes
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    #7 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2021

    With Calum missing, the Aherns question his recent violent behaviour and Val confronts Rory. Grace sees Joe for the first time since she confronted him at home.

    Director: Dathaí Keane

    Writer: Kate O'Riordan, Daniel Cullen

  • Episode 5
    6.8/1095 votes
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    #8 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2021

    Jenny tries desperately to resolve her financial difficulties. Despite Val's attempts to keep the family together, events spiral out of control at Anna's birthday lunch.

    Director: Dathaí Keane

    Writer: Kate O'Riordan, Ursula Rani Sarma

  • Episode 1
    6.8/1072 votes
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    #9 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2022

    Val Ahern's world is rocked once again when a stranger turns up on her doorstep an introduces himself as Denis's son.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    6.8/1049 votes
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    #10 - Episode 4

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2022

    In the aftermath of the birthday party, the family is in disarray. Elaine insists she has been set up but fingers are being pointed in every direction.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    6.8/1028 votes
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    #11 - Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/12/2023

    As Jenny looks for evidence to incriminate Elaine, Val's world is rocked when Paul reveals a bombshell of his own.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    6.8/1029 votes
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    #12 - Episode 3

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/19/2023

    Jenny and Anna confront Elaine over their sister's death, while an increasingly isolated Val must face up to her own worst fears about Grace when she undergoes therapy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Sonya Kelly

  • Episode 5
    6.7/1049 votes
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    #13 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2022

    Val tries to figure out who she can trust and how she can protect her family from danger, while Finn agrees to help Elaine convince Calum her drink was spiked the day of the crash.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    6.7/1059 votes
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    #14 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2022

    Val is determined to confront Alanna once and for all, but she realises a more dangerous threat is brewing much closer to home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    6.6/10117 votes
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    #15 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2021

    Val struggles to understand Grace's actions, while the local Gardaí look closer at the Ahern family as the investigation ceases treating Denis death as an accident.

    Director: Dathaí Keane

    Writer: Kate O'Riordan

  • Episode 3
    6.6/10104 votes
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    #16 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2021

    Val looks to Mairead for support when Carl comes under fire as events from his past life in Denmark come to light, while Calum has a run-in with a group of local lads.

    Director: Dathaí Keane

    Writer: Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly

  • Episode 2
    6.4/1056 votes
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    #17 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2022

    Val and her three daughters are stunned to see `Liar" scrawled in lipstick across the mirror. meaning someone is clearly out to get her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    6.4/1040 votes
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    #18 - Episode 1

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/2023

    Attempting to put her life back together after the tragic events of the last few years, Val has found love in the arms of a new man – Paul Madigan. But on their wedding day, old ghosts come back to haunt Val and her family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A