The Casketeers backdrop
Reality

The Best Episodes of The Casketeers Season 1

Every episode of The Casketeers Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Casketeers Season 1!

Binge this in 2h 18m•Peaking at 7.0/10

Francis and Kaiora Tipene are the passionate proprietors of Tipene Funerals. This is a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of their business and into this little-explored but vital service, where our culture's last

Airs on
TVNZ 1
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons6

All123456

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 1 - Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens

    S1:E1

    Francis and Kaiora Tipene are the passionate proprietors of Tipene Funerals. Go behind the scenes of their business, where our culture's last taboo is addressed with dignity and aroha. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Kiritokia ete Tomairangi Paki.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 2 - Although it is small, it is precious
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Although it is small, it is precious

    S1:E2

    A beloved composer and teacher returns from Australia for burial at home in Aotearoa, and Francis struggles to let go of the reins when his newest Funeral Director leads a funeral on her own. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Sonny Abraham rāua ko Charlotte Ruka.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 3 - People pass away, but the land remains forever
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #3 - People pass away, but the land remains forever

    S1:E3

    While Francis' right hand woman Fiona is busy with an emotional Tongan funeral, Francis fumes over missing biscuits and upsets his wife Kaiora with an unwise business decision. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Tevita Kilogram rāua ko Isobelle Ihaka.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 4 - My young tōtara has been broken
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #4 - My young tōtara has been broken

    S1:E4

    A close member of the Tipene whanau passes away and Francis is tasked with organising the tangi. Elsewhere a young mother is tragically taken, and her grieving family want to spend one last night with her. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Aunty Kataraina Kanara rāua ko Chozyn Koroheke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 5 - Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine

    S1:E5

    The team prepare to send a Niuean fisherman back to his homeland, while struggling with a very busy day at the office. Elsewhere, Francis attempts to get his health back on track. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Zion Harris-Davis rāua ko Sisikefu Fusiika Sisikefu

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 6 - Be it small, it is an act of generosity
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Be it small, it is an act of generosity

    S1:E6

    Funeral directory Fiona oversees a Samoan burial, and the Tipene family prepares a funeral for a young extended family member. As advertising for their funeral home, Francis wants the staff to put on a show for the local rest home. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Eden Tipene rāua ko Lili Ilo Puletua.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Casketeers

    READ

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens" is the best rated episode of "The Casketeers" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/13/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Although it is small, it is precious".