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The Best Episodes of Sutherland's Law

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Sutherland's Law is a British television series created by Lindsay Galloway and produced by BBC Scotland for BBC One, aired from 6 June 1973 to 31 August 1976. The drama deals with the duties of

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    Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 8 - The Runaway
    8.4/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Runaway

    S1:E8

    With the best intentions Christine tries to help young Mary Campbell. And puts the girl in terrible danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 10 - The Family
    8.4/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Family

    S1:E10

    Sutherland becomes involved in a vendetta and has a hard choice to make when the hunter becomes the hunted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 5 - The Running Man
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Running Man

    S1:E5

    Who is 'The Milkie'? Why was he trying to get to Glendoran? And who was chasing him?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 1 - A Cry for Help
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #4 - A Cry for Help

    S1:E1

    An old woman lies dying by the side of the road. Sutherland knows his way of life is at stake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 2 - The Sea
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Sea

    S1:E2

    The new Depute Fiscal in the town of Glendoran conducts a Fatal Accident Enquiry. But did Ian Campbell fall accidentally from the deck of the fishing boat 'Alert' or will the Court find a murderer among the witnesses? Will Sutherland have to admit that blood is sometimes not as thick as water?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 3 - The Travelling People
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - The Travelling People

    S1:E3

    Why should a beautiful girl be running through a wood in the middle of the night carrying a 12 lb. salmon? And who shot her?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 4 - The Dutchies
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - The Dutchies

    S1:E4

    What matters more - that justice should be served or that a whole town should be ruined? Sutherland has to decide whether the Law serves the people or the people serve the Law.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Fisher

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  8. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 6 - The Return
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - The Return

    S1:E6

    Why has Stella Ross returned to Glendoran? Who is threatening her life? And what can Sutherland do to prevent a second tragedy in her life?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 7 - The Ship
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - The Ship

    S1:E7

    A valuable pendant is the first link in a chain which takes Sutherland all around the world to end where he started.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 9 - The Climb
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Climb

    S1:E9

    A man is dead. Why? Sutherland and Duthie have to climb a killer mountain to find the truth. And the last time Sutherland climbed there was a terrible tragedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 11 - The House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - The House

    S1:E11

    Speaking Gaelic, building a house and shooting at a rabbit on land can land you in the High Court. Or so one old man finds out. Sutherland finds himself dealing with the spirit of the '45.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 12 - The Prodigal
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - The Prodigal

    S1:E12

    A young delinquent sets fire to a local petrol station. In order to present the full case Sutherland finds himself not only prosecuting but defending as well.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Sutherland's Law Season 1 Episode 13 - The Killing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - The Killing

    S1:E13

    What is the difference between killing and murder? The soldier and the poisoner both know, but Sutherland has the most difficult decision of his career to make.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Sutherland's Law Season 2 Episode 1 - The Thirteenth Man
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - The Thirteenth Man

    S2:E1

    The power of the sea should never be taken lightly. When a notorious whirlpool claims several lives it's important for Sutherland to lay the blame on the right shoulders.

    Director:Frank Cox
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Sutherland's Law Season 2 Episode 2 - Caesar's Wife
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Caesar's Wife

    S2:E2

    When a respectable woman, a personal friend of Sutherland's, is arrested for shoplifting it soon becomes evident that vital information is being withheld. Why?

    Director:Douglas Camfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Sutherland's Law Season 2 Episode 3 - The Condemned
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - The Condemned

    S2:E3

    A twenty year old murder still casts a long shadow. Especially when the son of the convicted murderer throws doubts on the infallibility of the Law.

    Director:Pennant Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Sutherland's Law Season 2 Episode 4 - The Break
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - The Break

    S2:E4

    When a trawler skipper is beaten up and doesn't lay a complaint, Dr. Roberts is intrigued. So is Sutherland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Sutherland's Law Season 2 Episode 5 - The Retreat
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - The Retreat

    S2:E5

    A guilty boy is allowed to go free and Sutherland's professional problems clash with some deeply personal ones. The outcome could well change his life.

    Director:Pennant Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Sutherland's Law Season 2 Episode 6 - The Winner
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Winner

    S2:E6

    A light aircraft engages in some dangerous stunt flying and the pilot is killed. Accident or murder?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Sutherland's Law Season 2 Episode 7 - The Partnership
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Partnership

    S2:E7

    Who or what caused the death of Ian Mackay? Whatever the answer there are problems for the widow, the business partner and, Sutherland discovers, the insurance man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Sutherland's Law Season 2 Episode 8 - The Evidence
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - The Evidence

    S2:E8

    A woman is found dead by the roadside. Is she the victim of a hit and run driver - or of a murderer?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Allan Prior

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  22. Sutherland's Law Season 3 Episode 1 - In at the Deep End
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - In at the Deep End

    S3:E1

    ""See for yourself, sir - you were booked in as a single. Mrs. Shaw wasn't with you, sir. You were alone.""

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Sutherland's Law Season 3 Episode 2 - A Slight Case of Matrimony
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - A Slight Case of Matrimony

    S3:E2

    ""I simply said every time we run into the Reverend Mr. McNeill he glares at us. As if we're living in sin because HE didn't marry us!""

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Sutherland's Law Season 3 Episode 3 - No Second Chance
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - No Second Chance

    S3:E3

    ""It shouldn't be there. There comes a time in the life of gelignite when it loses its sense of humour.""

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Sutherland's Law Season 3 Episode 4 - A Murmur of Malice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - A Murmur of Malice

    S3:E4

    ""Yes. I can't be sure, but it looks as though one of them must have found out about me.""

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Robert Banks Stewart

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Runaway" is the best rated episode of "Sutherland's Law". It scored 8.4/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/1/1973. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Family".