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The Best Episodes of Smother Season 1

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

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 find out who might be responsible.

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:RTÉ One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Smother" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 6.7/10 from 150 user votes. It was directed by Dathaí Keane and written by Kate O'Riordan. "Episode 1" aired on 3/7/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    6.7/10 150 votes

    #1 - 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 2
    6.6/10 115 votes

    #2 - 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
    6.6/10 102 votes

    #3 - 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 4
    6.8/10 97 votes

    #4 - 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
    6.8/10 93 votes

    #5 - 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 6
    7.1/10 96 votes

    #6 - 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