7.1/101,972 votesLoading...#1 - Episode One
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2016
Stella Gibson has finally arrested Paul Spector, but he has been shot by jealous husband James Tyler, leaving the staff at Belfast General Hospital battling to save his life. As the shooting hits the news, the powers-that-be question Gibson's handling of the case, while Spector's young partner-in-crime Katie plots to help him.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.3/101,585 votesLoading...#2 - Episode Two
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2016
Gibson and Burns are hauled over the coals by the Police Ombudsman and the Policing Executive for their conduct and handling of the case. When Spector’s name is released to the press as the arrested suspect in the Belfast Strangler case, his wife and family are forced to deal with the consequences.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.3/101,473 votesLoading...#3 - Episode Four
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2016
Gibson comes face to face with the depths of Sally-Ann's desperation.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.4/101,524 votesLoading...#4 - Episode Three
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2016
Spector's legal team move into action, determined he won't stand trial.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/102,685 votesLoading...#5 - Episode One
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2013
When a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days, DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/102,321 votesLoading...#6 - Episode Two
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2013
DSI Stella Gibson's worst fears are realised as Spector's murder spree in Belfast continues and she faces very real consequences after a reckless decision.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/102,156 votesLoading...#7 - Episode Three
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2013
As DSI Stella Gibson takes control of the hunt for the serial killer striking women in Belfast, the realisation that his perfect kill is tainted pushes Spector into looking for his next victim.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/101,961 votesLoading...#8 - Episode One
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2014
Gibson continues her hunt for the killer.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.8/101,456 votesLoading...#9 - Episode Five
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2016
Spector's legal team are determined that he will never stand trial. Anderson and Ferrington make a discovery from the past that may help Gibson build her case.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
7.9/101,781 votesLoading...#10 - Episode Four
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2014
A shocking revelation proves how terrifyingly manipulative Paul Spector can be.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.0/101,822 votesLoading...#11 - Episode Two
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2014
Stella Gibson realises that her mistakes have put the life of Rose Stagg in danger.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.1/102,090 votesLoading...#12 - Episode Four
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2013
When Eastwood's investigation into Olson's murder throws open some uncomfortable truths for Burns, Gibson comes under increased pressure in her hunt for Belfast's killer.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.1/101,857 votesLoading...#13 - Episode Three
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2014
After the breakthrough identifying the killer, Stella Gibson must play a waiting game.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.2/102,196 votesLoading...#14 - Episode Five
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2013
The killer's latest attack gives Gibson renewed impetus. As the net appears to be closing in, Spector makes a dramatic confession and a decision that binds his fate to Gibson.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.4/101,897 votesLoading...#15 - Episode Five
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2014
As the investigation tightens around Paul Spector, he makes a bold break for cover.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.4/102,063 votesLoading...#16 - Episode Six
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2016
The series concludes as Gibson and Anderson put fresh evidence to Spector, with explosive results. Spector's new-found friendship with another inmate develops, with devastating consequences.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
8.5/102,129 votesLoading...#17 - Episode Six
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/17/2014
With Paul Spector in custody, DSI Gibson searches for clues to help find Rose Stagg.
Director: Allan Cubitt
Writer: Allan Cubitt
The Worst Episodes of The Fall
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When the Police Service of Northern Ireland are unable to close a case after 28 days, Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson of the Metropolitan Police Service...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:RTÉ One
Worst Episodes Summary
"Episode One" is the worst rated episode of "The Fall". It scored 7.1/10 based on 1972 votes. Directed by Allan Cubitt and written by Allan Cubitt, it aired on 9/25/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode Two".