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The Best Episodes of The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story Season 1

Every episode of The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story Season 1!

Binge this in 3h 0mPeaking at 7.8/10

The story of how the crimes of ‘respected’ GP Harold Shipman were first discovered and how he was eventually apprehended and charged with the murder of 15 of his own patients.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    How attitudes to the elderly enabled Harold Shipman's crimes to go undetected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    How the idea of a 'good death' enabled the murders of elderly patients in their own homes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    How the age of Shipman's victims was key to how he got away with murdering hundreds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".