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The Best Episodes of The Responder Season 1

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

Under pressure, fraying at the edges. In relentless night-time Liverpool, copper Chris is paired with a rookie. Will they save or destroy each other?
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Responder" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 656 votes. Directed by Tim Mielants and written by Tony Schumacher, it aired on 1/24/2022. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.2/10656 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2022

    Police response officer Chris is struggling to keep a grip on his mental health and marriage when he is offered a path to redemption in the form of a young heroin addict.

    Director: Tim Mielants

    Writer: Tony Schumacher

  • Episode 2
    7.6/10491 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2022

    Chris must juggle rookie Rachel while tracking down Casey after Chris threatens his family. Casey puts her trust in a friend to hide her from Carl.

    Director: Tim Mielants

    Writer: Tony Schumacher

  • Episode 3
    7.8/10424 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2022

    Chris plans to hand the drugs in, until Carl makes him an offer he can’t refuse. Rachel strikes a deal with Mullen, but Chris' behaviour makes her feel conflicted.

    Director: Tony Schumacher

    Writer: Tony Schumacher

  • Episode 4
    7.7/10413 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2022

    Chris reaches rock bottom. Rachel begins to suspect Mullen may not be all he appears, and Casey teams up with Marco to find a buyer.

    Director: Fien Troch

    Writer: Tony Schumacher

  • Episode 5
    7.7/10422 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2022

    Chris is forced to work for a major drug dealer to return the drugs stolen by Casey. When Rachel needs his help urgently, Chris must decide where his loyalties truly lie.

    Director: Philip Barantini

    Writer: Tony Schumacher