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The Best Episodes of The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Season 1

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

In spring 1948, Alleyn joins a weekend party at Frantock Hall. His deductive powers are tested to the limit as he uncovers the sinister connection between the theft of a priceless chalice and a game

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Season 1 Episode 1 - A Man Lay Dead
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - A Man Lay Dead

    S1:E1

    Alleyn cancels his holiday with Troy to investigate a murder connected to a stolen chalice, but he's called when a second murder occurs at uncle's estate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Season 1 Episode 2 - The Nursing Home Murder
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    #2 - The Nursing Home Murder

    S1:E2

    A member of Parliament who has taken controversial stands on Palestine and A-bomb development is murdered during a routine appendectomy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Season 1 Episode 3 - Final Curtain
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    #3 - Final Curtain

    S1:E3

    An egotistical Shakespearean ham actor gathers his dysfunctional extended family in his mansion on his 75th birthday for the reading of his will.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Season 1 Episode 4 - Death at the Bar
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    #4 - Death at the Bar

    S1:E4

    During a display of dart throwing in a Cornish pub a man's hand is impaled by a dart, and he dies shortly afterward from cyanide although no one can explain how.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Season 1 Episode 5 - Death in a White Tie
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    #5 - Death in a White Tie

    S1:E5

    Inspector Alleyn enlists the help of his friend Lord Robert "Bunchy" Gospell to uncover a society blackmailer. After Lord Robert is killed, a murder hunt follows among the world of titled heiresses, gamblers and adulterers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Man Lay Dead" is the best rated episode of "The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/18/1993. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Nursing Home Murder".