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The Best Episodes of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Season 1

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

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DS Barbara Havers is assigned to work with the upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley to solve murders.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Season 1 Episode 1 - Well-Schooled in Murder
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Well-Schooled in Murder

    S1:E1

    Detective Inspector Lynley and Detective Sergeant Havers are drawn into the closed world of prestigious public school Bredgar Hall when a promising young pupil, Matthew Whateley, goes missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Season 1 Episode 2 - Payment in Blood
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Payment in Blood

    S1:E2

    Lynley and Havers travel to the Highlands of Scotland, where an eminent playwright has been murdered. The suspects are glamorous stars of the film and theatre world, who have been rehearsing their new play in impresario Sir Stuart Stinhurst's remote country pile.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Season 1 Episode 3 - For the Sake of Elena
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #3 - For the Sake of Elena

    S1:E3

    In the rarefied world of Cambridge, Lynley and Havers investigate the murder of Elena Weaver – a stunning young deaf student, bludgeoned to death on a morning run. When it emerges that she was pregnant, Elena's life seems to have been a mystery to even those closest to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Season 1 Episode 4 - Missing Joseph
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Missing Joseph

    S1:E4

    In an apparently tranquil Lancashire village, Lynley investigates the mysterious poisoning of vicar Robin Sage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Well-Schooled in Murder" is the best rated episode of "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2002. This episode is rated 1.8 points higher than the second-best, "Payment in Blood".