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The Best Episodes of The Bombing of Pan Am 103

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On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people. What followed was the largest murder investigation in the history of Scottish policing, into the deadliest

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    The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The Frankfurt luggage list and bomb-damaged clothing leads Scottish CID to a small clothes shop on the island of Malta. Was this the origin of the bomb?

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    While the joint Scottish and FBI investigation closes in on the identity of the 'mystery shopper', a CIA asset could hold the key to the identity of the Pan Am 103 bombers.

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Over a decade after the Lockerbie bombing, following much debate and international negotiation, the accused finally stand trial.

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    In the weeks following the bombing, the pressure to make progress is immense. The joint Scottish-FBI investigation closes in on its first suspect.

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    The Scottish police head to the US with new evidence and a potential breakthrough. But the CIA appears to be withholding crucial intelligence on a possible bomb-maker.

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    21 December 1988. A bomb detonates on board Pan Am flight 103 above Lockerbie. The attack kills 270 people. The Scottish police and FBI must join forces to find the perpetrators.

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "The Bombing of Pan Am 103". It scored 7.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Michael Keillor and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/26/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".