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The Best Episodes of The Lakes

Every episode of The Lakes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Lakes!

The Best Episodes of The Lakes

The Lakes is a mystery drama created and written by Jimmy McGovern for BBC1. The first series – comprised of four episodes – broadcast from...

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  1. Background image for Episode 8
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

    S2:E4

    John and Beverly continue their romance while destroying evidence of Simone's murder.

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  2. Background image for Episode 9
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Episode 9

    S2:E5

    Lucy struggles to come to terms with the sexual assault.

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  3. Background image for Episode 10
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Episode 10

    S2:E6

    Bernie discovers that she is pregnant by Father Matthew. In a rare moment of trust, Danny confesses to Lucy that he knows she was raped.

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  4. Background image for Episode 4
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Will Danny be found guilty at the inquest? Will the priest and Bernie consummate their relationship? As the village turns against the chef, all is revealed.

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  5. Background image for Episode 13
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Episode 13

    S2:E9

    Lucy takes to the witness stand to confront her rapists.

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  6. Background image for Episode 6
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S2:E2

    Father Matthew and the married Bernie Quinlan try to resist their passion.

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    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S2:E3

    Beverly flirts with John Fisher, unaware that he has murdered her sister.

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    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Episode 12

    S2:E8

    Bernie and Father Matthew seek advice from the Bishop.

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  10. Background image for Episode 14
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Episode 14

    S2:E10

    Danny is desperate to be reconciled with Emma.

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  11. Background image for Episode 3
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.

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  12. Background image for Episode 11
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S2:E7

    Rory catches up with micropig breeder Rob Rose as he tries to bring a grumpy pig back into the fold with the help of his long-suffering partner Helen.

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  13. Background image for Episode 2
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.

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  14. Background image for Episode 5
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Episode 5

    S2:E1

    Danny is forced to make the most important decision of his life as he contemplates suicide.

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    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    The experiences of Danny Kavanagh, a 21-year-old gambler and womaniser, who leaves home and enters the dark soul and sexual quicksand of a small Lake District community.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "The Lakes". It scored 8.2/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Sallie Aprahamian and written by Joe Ainsworth, Julie Rutterford, it aired on 1/31/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 9".