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The Best Episodes of Suspect

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

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A Veteran detective is called to a hospital mortuary to identify a corpse only to find it is his estranged daughter. Traumatized by the news she apparently took her own life, Frater sets out to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Suspect Season 1 Episode 1 - Jackie
    6.7/10(236 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jaded police detective Danny Frater goes to a mortuary for what he thinks will be a routine ID check only to discover the body is that of his estranged daughter. He questions the pathologist's conclusion of death by suicide.

    Director:Dries Vos
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Suspect Season 1 Episode 3 - Maia
    6.7/10(173 votes)

    S1:E3

    Bruised by his encounter with Nicola, Danny goes to The Crimson Orchid gentleman's club to look for Christina's best friend Maia - who Nicola accused of corrupting Christina.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Suspect Season 1 Episode 5 - Ryan
    6.7/10(322 votes)

    S1:E5

    Danny goes to confront his former police partner Ryan, but he does not mention the CCTV footage and it soon becomes clear that his old friend is hiding something from him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Suspect Season 1 Episode 2 - Nicola
    6.6/10(196 votes)

    S1:E2

    Danny visits the apartment where the body he had earlier identified as his daughter Christina was found and begins to discover more about her complicated life. He questions Christina's wife Nicola.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Suspect Season 1 Episode 4 - Jaisal
    6.6/10(174 votes)

    S1:E4

    Danny decides to go against the advice of Maia and go alone to meet with Christina's supplier - who turns out to be Jaisal Batra, a corrupt ex-cop turned club owner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Suspect Season 1 Episode 6 - Harry
    6.6/10(154 votes)

    S1:E6

    Danny sets off for a showdown with the man he believes is Christina's killer - the suave and ruthless entrepreneur and investor Harry Carr.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Suspect Season 1 Episode 8 - Danny
    6.5/10(153 votes)

    S1:E8

    Danny turns up on Jackie's doorstep to demand to know why the evidence of foul play that he has uncovered over the course of the evening wasn't mentioned in her post-mortem report.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Suspect Season 1 Episode 7 - Susannah
    6.3/10(143 votes)

    S1:E7

    After all that he has learned about his daughter's death it is time for a subdued Danny to return to the hospital mortuary to say a final goodbye to Christina in the company of his ex-wife Susannah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Suspect Season 2 Episode 1 - Jon
    5.8/10(95 votes)

    S2:E1

    When a mysterious client makes a shock confession, Susannah embarks on a deadly mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joy Wilkinson

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  10. Suspect Season 2 Episode 5 - Sapphire
    5.8/10(52 votes)

    S2:E5

    Susannah learns some devastating truths about her daughter’s death and comes to a terrifying realisation about the next target.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Allison

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  11. Suspect Season 2 Episode 4 - Alistair
    5.6/10(74 votes)

    S2:E4

    Susannah makes a shocking discovery at the psychiatric hospital where Danny is being detained. Is Dr Underwood hiding something?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joy Wilkinson

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  12. Suspect Season 2 Episode 6 - Joseph
    5.6/10(47 votes)

    S2:E6

    Facing imminent danger, Susannah seeks the help of ex-client Joseph as her search for the truth becomes increasingly desperate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Allison

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  13. Suspect Season 2 Episode 7 - Kate
    5.6/10(47 votes)

    S2:E7

    Susannah tracks Sapphire’s location but is shocked by what – or who – she finds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Allison

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  14. Suspect Season 2 Episode 2 - Richard & Natasha
    5.4/10(88 votes)

    S2:E2

    Suspecting that he's hiding something, Susannah locks horns with her ex-lover Richard and his wife Natasha.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joy Wilkinson

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  15. Suspect Season 2 Episode 8 - Emma & Ben
    5.4/10(67 votes)

    S2:E8

    In a gripping showdown, Susannah makes a disturbing discovery and comes face-to-face with a monster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joy Wilkinson

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  16. Suspect Season 2 Episode 3 - Louisa
    5.3/10(83 votes)

    S2:E3

    Susannah tracks down her hostile ex-client Louisa. As Louisa begins to open up, Susannah realises they could both be in danger...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joy Wilkinson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jackie" is the best rated episode of "Suspect". It scored 6.7/10 based on 236 votes. Directed by Dries Vos and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/19/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Maia".