6.8/10152 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
6.6/10117 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
6.6/10104 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
6.8/1099 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
6.8/1095 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
7.1/1097 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
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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....
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:RTÉ One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Smother" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 152 votes. Directed by Dathaí Keane and written by Kate O'Riordan, it aired on 3/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".