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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!

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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. The matriarch starts to dig into the family's secrets to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Smother Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(51 votes)

    #1 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Smother Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Smother Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.2/10(105 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly

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  4. Smother Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Sinéad Collopy

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  5. Smother Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.9/10(105 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Daniel Cullen

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  6. Smother Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.9/10(101 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    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
    Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Ursula Rani Sarma

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  7. Smother Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.9/10(55 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Smother Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.9/10(53 votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Smother Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.8/10(161 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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

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  10. Smother Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.8/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Smother Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.8/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Smother Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.8/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Sonya Kelly

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  13. Smother Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.7/10(126 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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

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  14. Smother Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.6/10(112 votes)

    #14 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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
    Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly

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  15. Smother Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.6/10(67 votes)

    #15 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Smother Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.6/10(50 votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Smother Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Smother Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.5/10(60 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "Smother". It scored 8.3/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/12/2023. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".