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The Best Episodes of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Season 1

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

The Ruth Rendell mysteries is a British television series made by TVS and Meridian Television for ITV between 2 August 1987 and 11 October 2000.
Genres:DramaMystery
Network:ITV1

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wolf to the Slaughter: Part One" is the best rated episode of "The Ruth Rendell Mysteries" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by John Howard Davies and written by Clive Exton, it aired on 8/2/1987. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Wolf to the Slaughter: Part Two".

  • Wolf to the Slaughter: Part One
    7.1/1065 votes

    #1 - Wolf to the Slaughter: Part One

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/1987

    One evening, someone messes up a love-nest on a side street in a small country town. The carpet is soaked with human blood, but there is no body to be found. Meanwhile, a beautiful, promiscuous woman goes missing - as does the bundle of cash she was carrying. But Wexford and Burden have different theories about the disappearance of the eccentric Anita Margolis.

    Director: John Howard Davies

    Writer: Clive Exton

  • Wolf to the Slaughter: Part Two
    6.9/1039 votes

    #2 - Wolf to the Slaughter: Part Two

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/1987

    No description available

    Director: John Howard Davies

    Writer: Clive Exton

  • Wolf to the Slaughter: Part Three
    6.9/1040 votes

    #3 - Wolf to the Slaughter: Part Three

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/16/1987

    No description available

    Director: John Howard Davies

    Writer: Clive Exton

  • Wolf to the Slaughter: Part  Four
    7.0/1038 votes

    #4 - Wolf to the Slaughter: Part Four

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/1987

    No description available

    Director: John Howard Davies

    Writer: Clive Exton