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The Worst Episodes of The Ripper

Every episode of The Ripper ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Ripper!

Binge this in 3h 15m•Peaking at 7.3/10

For five years, from 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Ripper Season 1 Episode 1 - Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire
    7.2/10(542 votes)

    #1 - Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire

    S1:E1

    In the 1970s, the brutal murders of sex workers in economically depressed areas of the UK spark little public interest - until a teen is also killed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Ripper Season 1 Episode 3 - Reclaim the Night
    7.2/10(488 votes)

    #2 - Reclaim the Night

    S1:E3

    Police release phone calls and handwriting samples from a suspect. Women protest law enforcements continued inability to catch the Ripper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Ripper Season 1 Episode 2 - Between Now and Dawn
    7.3/10(487 votes)

    #3 - Between Now and Dawn

    S1:E2

    As the killer continues to prey upon women, police hope that the tire tracks and a victims 5-pound note may finally lead to a suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Ripper Season 1 Episode 4 - Out of the Shadows
    7.3/10(443 votes)

    #4 - Out of the Shadows

    S1:E4

    More than five years after the first attack, police finally make an arrest, setting off a media frenzy and accusations of a botched investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire" is the worst rated episode of "The Ripper". It scored 7.2/10 based on 542 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/16/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Reclaim the Night".