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The Best Episodes of The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12

Every episode of The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12!

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In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12 Episode 6 - Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend
    8.1/10(186 votes)

    S12:E6

    When a woman is murdered in Ray's restaurant, Trudy is found at the scene covered in blood and becomes the prime suspect; as Mike and the team investigate, they uncover a web of lies, secrets, and a deadly scheme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12 Episode 3 - Midnight in the Garden
    8.0/10(213 votes)

    S12:E3

    A lavish New Year's Eve masquerade comes to a tragic end following the death of its mysterious host the following morning; as gripping secrets emerge, Mike and the team must unmask the killer among the party guests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12 Episode 5 - Death Has Four Strings
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    S12:E5

    Brokenwood's ukulele orchestra rehearsal hits a sour note after a property developer is killed with a snapped instrument; Mike and Kristin look into grudges within the band as the suspects multiply.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12 Episode 4 - No Return Ticket
    7.9/10(192 votes)

    S12:E4

    A celebratory vintage train ride ends in tragedy when a bride is murdered and thrown out beside the tracks; as Mike and his team investigate, they must dig through old rivalries and family tensions to find the killer hiding on the train.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12 Episode 2 - Angels and Demons
    7.7/10(254 votes)

    S12:E2

    Young and charismatic priest Canon Zach Mantell shakes up Brokenwood's parish with his unconventional style; but when his wife dies in the church cemetery, Mike and Kristin find clues that point to a murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 12 Episode 1 - They're Out There Alright
    7.5/10(275 votes)

    S12:E1

    When a chef is found dead in a crop circle, alien abduction theories spark as a UFO convention arrives in Brokenwood; but after another death occurs, Mike and Kristin investigate whether the truth is extraterrestrial or all too human.

    Director:Geoff Cawthorn
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" is the best rated episode of "The Brokenwood Mysteries" season 12. It scored 8.1/10 based on 186 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Midnight in the Garden".