The Best Episodes of Smother Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.8/10(160 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E13/7/2021

   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

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writer:Kate O'Riordan
2. 

   6.7/10(125 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S1:E23/14/2021

   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

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writer:Kate O'Riordan
3. 

   6.6/10(111 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S1:E33/21/2021

   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

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly
4. 

   6.8/10(104 votes)

   #4 - Episode 4

   S1:E43/28/2021

   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

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Daniel Cullen

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Daniel Cullen
5. 

   6.8/10(100 votes)

   #5 - Episode 5

   S1:E54/4/2021

   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

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Ursula Rani Sarma

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Ursula Rani Sarma
6. 

   7.2/10(104 votes)

   #6 - Episode 6

   S1:E64/11/2021

   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

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly
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