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The Worst Episodes of Taggart

Taggart is a Scottish detective television program. The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various...
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    #1 - The Killing Philosophy

    S3:E1

    Taggart investigates a failed rape attempt by a masked attacker. However, his job is complicated when the victim commits suicide and the criminal strikes again, and his attacks soon turn to murder.

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    #2 - Funeral Rites

    S3:E2

    The discovery of a charred corpse in a disused railway tunnel sets Taggart on the gruesome hunt for a ruthless killer in an investigation with sinister undertones of black magic and voodoo. The wife of an arthritic dentist narrowly escapes a series of murder attempts, adding to a complex case for Taggart and his team.

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    #3 - Cold Blood

    S3:E3

    When a woman shoots her husband after discovering that he was having an affair, it appears to be a clear-cut case - until the police realise the man was already dead when he was shot.

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    #4 - Violent Delights

    S7:E1

    When a sixth form student who is spying on his French teacher becomes the prime witness to her husband's murder, DCI Taggart, newly promoted DC Jackie Reid and DS Jardine have no choice but to exhume an entire graveyard when the prime suspect - an undertaker - refuses to let on where he has buried the parts of his mutilated body. Unfortunately, one of the deceased includes Jean Taggart's Aunt Hettie (much despised by Jim) - who also passes away in the episode and inconveniently interred by the same undertaker.

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    #5 - Nest of Vipers

    S7:E2

    The discovery of two skulls at the site for a new by-pass road leads the team to a pharmaceutical company. Someone doesn't want the skulls identified and will go to any length including murder.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #6 - Double Exposure

    S7:E3

    Racial violence or something more sinister? The Taggart team are baffled by murders with no connection other than a possible racial link. Or is it something not so obvious to the all seeing eye?

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    #7 - The Hit Man

    S8:E1

    n old friend from Taggart's past gets out of prison and the bodies start piling up. But is there some fishy business going on that muddies the waters for the Taggart Team.

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    #8 - Ring of Deceit

    S8:E2

    A research scientist is murdered by an unknown assailant but it soon becomes clear that she is another victim of a serial rapist - 'The Mechanic'.

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    #9 - Fatal Inheritance

    S8:E3

    When Dr Janet Napier walks free from court on a "Not Proven" verdict, Taggart begins a more personal investigation. However as more murders are commited Taggart must admit that even he might have been wrong about the good doctors guilt.

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    #10 - Instrument of Justice - Part 1

    S10:E1

    Taggart has a new boss and he must take orders from her even though he has doubts about the guilt of a gang member. People are later found murdered and Taggart, Jardine, Reid and McVitie must work hard and fast to catch the killer.

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    #11 - Instrument of Justice - Part 2

    S10:E2

    With Sean Brady still on the run, the case against John McLintock looks set to collapse. The killer strikes again, taking a third victim, relations between Taggart and his temporary boss remain somewhat strained.

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    #12 - Instrument of Justice - Part 3

    S10:E3

    The trial against John McLintock collapses, but his victory is short lived. The killer makes a direct threat to DCS Ellen Gordon, leaving a message inside her home. The team find a clue in a video.

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    #13 - Hellfire

    S11:E1

    On April 30th a businessman James Martin is murdered with a chainsaw under suspicious curcumstances and Taggart, Jardine and Reid are assigned to investigate. DS Reid goes undercover to investigate the prime suspect.

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    #14 - Prayer for the Dead

    S11:E2

    Taggart is promoted to Acting Superintendent after Jack McVitie takes a heart attack. When two young girls are murdered Taggart starts to wonder whether Jardine and Reid are up to the job. A Polish woman is later found murdered.

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    #15 - Black Orchid

    S11:E3

    Tony Sabina is in town again, "The Great Sabina" to his fans. His hypnotic show relies on volunteers, among who is a young man called Stuart Fraser, and a girl called Frances Shaw. Frances who is hypnotized to believe that she could swim the channel is found drowned after the show. The resulting publicity leaves Sabins career in tatters and he decides to get even with all those who contribute to his downfall. Jardine and Reid investigate a series of killings that may have been carried out "to order".

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    #16 - Legends

    S12:E1

    Jardine and Reid investigate a killing in a country house swimming pool. One of the victims is Rick Mulvey, former lead guitar of the 60s pop group, the Adders. Their vocalist died while on tour 25 years ago. Ian Garvey, Kate McCready's boyfriend is savagely beaten by two bouncers, and the following day, he is knocked down by DC Reid in her car.

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    #17 - Devil's Advocate

    S12:E2

    When a clever lawyer gains an acquittal for his client on an apparently straightforward murder charge, the team are compelled to restart the investigation from scratch – but then the killing starts again. A petty thief tries to plea-bargain with some new evidence in the case, while Reid uncovers a blackmail scheme which may have led to murder.

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    #18 - Angel Eyes

    S12:E3

    The murder of a musician sees Jardine's team mixing with the gay community. When a second murder with the same MO is committed Jardine is forced to face his deep seated prejudice's to get to the truth behind the murders. DC Stuart Fraser realises his secret is no longer safe and is 'outed' by a former boyfriend.

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    #19 - Penthouse and Pavement

    S20:E1

    A famous novelist is found murdered in an alley the morning after a prestigious book launch, and DCI Burke's team's only lead is a drugged and confused prostitute. As the team explore a number of possibilities, Fraser and Reid find the victim enjoyed a secret life amid Glasgow's sleazy underworld which may have led to murder.

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    #20 - Atonement

    S20:E2

    Billy McCree is murdered in his workshop, and his severed hand is found next to him. The obvious suspect is Jim Naysmith, just out of jail after a twenty year stretch. Burke investigates the Naysmith gang, whilst Robbie is flattered when Mary, a young law student, asks to shadow him. Gemma, however, believes that Mary may have an ulterior motive.

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    #21 - Compensation

    S20:E3

    DCI Burke's personal life comes to the fore as the team are called to the countryside of Fenmore after a farmer is killed in a suspicious fire. With few clues and no villager prepared to offer information, Burke feels they have stepped into a private war.

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    #22 - Saints and Sinners

    S20:E4

    When lawyer Richard Flett is shot dead, suspicion initially falls on his widow Adele and his partner Charlie Muir, who were having an affair. However, when Muir is also murdered, Burke uncovers a wholly different motive. A group of residents was taking a company called Arcadia to court on the grounds that they had caused pollution, leading to illness.

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    #23 - Puppet on a String

    S21:E1

    Hospital Dr. Mellor is attacked by a masked assailant carrying a syringe full of lethal drugs, but manages to survive the attack. He points the finger at rival doctor Thomas Finn, but Finn has an alibi. The next day, Mellor is found dead, but again Finn has a cast-iron alibi. Was Mellor correct in his suspicions? Or is Finn in fact entirely innocent?

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    #24 - The Wages of Sin

    S21:E2

    The Houston family are returning from a funeral when they discover the body of a taxi driver in his car outside the family business. Burke investigates and discovers a link between the victim and the daughter who has just been buried after an overdose. Suspicion falls on the father, Davie Houston, who appears to be involved in money laundering.

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    #25 - The Ties that Bind

    S21:E3

    Burke's professional life is left hanging in the balance after the body of a librarian is found behind the wheel of a car in the Clyde after an apparent hit and run. The detectives are baffled, it appears that the victim had been tied up and was already dead before the car hit the water. But certain allegations are made about Burke which hinder the investigation?

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Killing Philosophy" is the worst rated episode of "Taggart". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Haldane Duncan and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/15/1987. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Funeral Rites".