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The Best Episodes of The Bay

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

Binge this in 22h 27m•Peaking at 7.8/10

Family Liaison Officer Lisa Armstrong becomes a little too emotionally involved with a case (to the point where she might compromise it) concerning a pair of missing Morecambe twins to whose distraught parents she is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Bay Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(419 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    As the team press on with the investigation, Lisa and Med dig deeper into the family.

    Director:Robert Quinn
    Writer:Daragh Carville

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  2. The Bay Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(445 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    A confession to Lisa shines a possible new light on Dylan's killer. Meanwhile, Abbie has a terrifying experience with some local addicts, and Rob's escalating actions begin to impact on his family. Elsewhere, Med starts to suspect Lisa is hiding something from him and begins to make his own investigations.

    Director:Robert Quinn
    Writers:Daragh Carville, Kate O'Riordan

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  3. The Bay Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(387 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Following an unexpected turn in the case, Lisa and the team accept help from a new unit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bay Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(366 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Lisa pursues a new line of investigation, uncovering a far-reaching secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bay Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(463 votes)

    #5 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Despite Holly's confession that she killed her brother, the team are convinced there's more to the story than she's telling them.

    Director:Robert Quinn
    Writer:Daragh Carville

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  6. The Bay Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(491 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    DC Lisa Armstrong is asked to assist a murder investigation in Morecambe. The team try to uncover why the victim was targeted, but meanwhile, Lisa and her family are unknowingly stalked by a mysterious figure who has an agenda.

    Director:Robert Quinn
    Writer:Daragh Carville

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  7. The Bay Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(401 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Determined to ignore Andy's unexpected arrival the night before, Lisa throws herself into the case and discovers a significant lead from her only eyewitness. The new information opens up the investigation and the team uncover vital evidence.

    Director:Robert Quinn
    Writer:Daragh Carville

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  8. The Bay Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(477 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    When the main suspect goes missing, Lisa is concerned about Sean’s possible involvement. Abbie falls deeper into Vincent’s world, bringing Sam with her. Meanwhile, Sean’s vigilante justice leads him down a dangerous path.

    Director:Lee Haven Jones
    Writer:Daragh Carville

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  9. The Bay Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(450 votes)

    #9 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    With Nick seriously injured in hospital, Lisa furiously seeks out Sean, while Med feels increasingly side-lined. Meanwhile, Rob attempts to leave the online forum, but finds that it is not as easy as he had hoped, and Sam tries to offer Abbie a way out from Vincent.

    Director:Robert Quinn
    Writer:Daragh Carville

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  10. The Bay Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(611 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    After meeting the twins' parents, Lisa is shocked to discover that her connection to the family might be more than just professional.

    Director:Lee Haven Jones
    Writer:Daragh Carville

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  11. The Bay Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.3/10(499 votes)

    #11 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    With the Meredith family reeling from Dylan’s death and Sean’s arrest, Lisa is charged with finding his alibi and makes a game-changing discovery. Abbie grows closer to newcomer Vincent, whilst Rob agrees to take on a risky dare.

    Director:Lee Haven Jones
    Writer:Daragh Carville

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  12. The Bay Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(425 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    As a confession brings the team closer to the truth, Lisa identifies a suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Bay Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(295 votes)

    #13 - Episode 6

    S4:E6

    A prominent Morecambe family arouses suspicion through their aggressive business dealings, while in the MIU, a chance meeting for Jenn leads the team closer to the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Bay Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(267 votes)

    #14 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    An old case puts the MIU under further pressure. Jenn must track down a key suspect before it's too late but when trouble follows her home, it leaves her whole family in danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Bay Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(371 votes)

    #15 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Jenn is working late when an emergency is called in - she races to the scene to find horror unfolding for a broken family... and must now uncover the truth behind it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Bay Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(242 votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    DS Jenn Townsend returns to the Morecambe MIU after her father's death but when a new case challenges the team she has to put her own grief aside.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Bay Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(197 votes)

    #17 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    A vital clue leads the MIU to take a closer look at a member of the victim's family but when red tape stops the team, frustrations reach an all-time high.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Bay Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.1/10(208 votes)

    #18 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    The team discovers someone has been withholding information and as they set to piece together the truth Jenn's left contemplating her future in the MIU.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Bay Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(276 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    The Metcalf kids struggle with their loss while CCTV evidence leads to a development in the case, and an unexpected arrival causes tensions in the victim's family to resurface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Bay Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(273 votes)

    #20 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    Under pressure to solve the murder, Jenn fails to see the troubles her own family is facing. New evidence comes to light from an unexpected source that could completely change the course of the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Bay Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(206 votes)

    #21 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    The victim's boyfriend is found and Jenn struggles when the family she's helping starts to point the finger of suspicion at each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Bay Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(197 votes)

    #22 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    New information leads to a major development in the case, but the Morecambe community are looking for reassurance, intensifying the pressure on the MIU.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Bay Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(193 votes)

    #23 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    A new SIO is called in to lead the MIU while Jenn's family feel the full force of the grief she's been trying so hard to contain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Bay Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(296 votes)

    #24 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    The Morecambe community rallies around the grieving Metcalf family, but Jenn and the MIU team find key evidence that all was not well in their home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Bay Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.7/10(382 votes)

    #25 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    It's the day of Saif's funeral, and as Jenn watches closely for any suspicious behaviour, divisions within the Rahman household widen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "The Bay". It scored 7.8/10 based on 419 votes. Directed by Robert Quinn and written by Daragh Carville, it aired on 2/3/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".