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The Best Episodes of The Tunnel

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

The plot follows detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wasserman working together to find a serial killer who left the upper-half body of a French politician...
Genres:Action & AdventureCrimeDramaMystery

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "The Tunnel". It scored 8.5/10 based on 307 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/14/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".

  • Episode 4
    8.5/10307 votes
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    #1 - Episode 4

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/2016

    Karl and Elise receive a tip-off from a woman they believe knows Robert Fournier's whereabouts. But can she be trusted?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    8.3/10275 votes
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    #2 - Episode 7

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/28/2016

    The team are forced to strike a deal with Vanessa. Meanwhile, someone tries to warn Karl off the case and Elise crosses a line she may quickly come to regret.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 8
    8.3/10292 votes
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    #3 - Episode 8

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2016

    A lethal attack is launched and Elise and Karl's lives are thrown into jeopardy as the second series of the gripping crime drama ends in a nail-biting showdown.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.3/10363 votes
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    #4 - Episode 6

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 1/18/2018

    In the final episode, Karl and Elise face a tense and gripping showdown with the Pied Piper, while the truth about the Moreau abduction is revealed at last.

    Director: Gilles Bannier

    Writer: Emilia di Girolamo

  • Episode 6
    8.2/10280 votes
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    #5 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/21/2016

    An anonymous package gives Karl his biggest breakthrough in the case yet. Plus, the investigating team receive a clear and violent warning.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 9
    8.1/10311 votes
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    #6 - Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2013

    In the cross-Channel crime thriller's penultimate instalment, events take a nasty turn for Karl as police get within a hair's breadth of catching the killer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.1/10376 votes
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    #7 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2016

    Elise Wasserman and Karl Roebuck investigate when a couple are abducted from the Channel Tunnel in front of their young daughter. Events take a dramatic turn when a plane crashes into the Channel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.1/10302 votes
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    #8 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/7/2016

    The hunt for Madeleine becomes a matter of international urgency but Elise's investigation slows as she is forced to keep new evidence from Karl. Further links between the abduction and plane clash are discovered.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.1/10285 votes
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    #9 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/14/2016

    As the investigation continues and terrorists plan a further attack in France, a man comes forward with links to Robert. Elise uncovers disturbing facts about Eryka's past and Karl follows a hunch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 10
    8.0/10345 votes
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    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2013

    The tense crime drama comes to an unmissable climax as Karl falls apart when the Truth Terrorist's change of direction becomes too much to bear.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.0/10276 votes
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    #11 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2016

    An unexpected revelation threatens to turn Karl's life upside-down. Meanwhile, Eryka reaches out to Elise and Rosa offers the team a cryptic clue.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.0/10324 votes
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    #12 - Episode 1

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 12/14/2017

    A burning fishing boat found on the Channel turns into a new case for Karl and Elise in the third and final chapter of the series.

    Director: Anders Engström

    Writer: Emilia di Girolamo

  • Episode 3
    8.0/10253 votes
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    #13 - Episode 3

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 12/28/2017

    The investigation steps up when Winnie is sent a live rat in a box, with a set of co-ordinates leading to the Pied Piper’s latest victim. Meanwhile, Karl’s disapproval turns to concern when he learns the extent of Elise’s distress over the Moreau case. In English and French

    Director: Anders Engström

    Writer: Jamie Crichton

  • Episode 5
    8.0/10241 votes
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    #14 - Episode 5

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/11/2018

    Karl makes a foreboding discovery at Elise’s apartment, and the pattern of missing people continues.

    Director: Gilles Bannier

    Writer: Emilia di Girolamo

  • Episode 7
    7.9/10311 votes
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    #15 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2013

    Police think they may finally have a lead as the serial killer's actions escalate in his fifth and final 'truth', inciting mob violence in England and France.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 8
    7.9/10306 votes
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    #16 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2013

    French police capture but then lose the prime suspect before Elise mysteriously disappears. As Karl searches Danny's flat, things start to fall into place.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.8/10308 votes
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    #17 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2013

    As the killer's incendiary fourth truth begins, Karl and Elise's suspicions fall on Stephen Beaumont. A manhunt begins, but is he the correct suspect?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.8/10265 votes
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    #18 - Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 12/21/2017

    A shocking discovery is made at an immigration removal centre alongside a sinister animation containing a hidden message.

    Director: Anders Engström

    Writer: Louise Ironside

  • Episode 4
    7.8/10253 votes
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    #19 - Episode 4

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/4/2018

    As a young mother-to-be helps Karl and Elise with their enquiries a new development threatens to tear the pair's partnership apart.

    Director: Gilles Bannier

    Writer: John Jackson

  • Episode 3
    7.7/10345 votes
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    #20 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2013

    The police face a race against time to identify and capture the killer as he steps up his campaign, targeting a further elderly victim in his 'moral' crusade.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.7/10327 votes
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    #21 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2013

    Karl and Elise battle to locate an elderly soldier before he freezes to death at the hands of the killer. Meanwhile, runaway teen Sophie puts her trust in Benji.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    7.6/10447 votes
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    #22 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2013

    British and French detectives are brought together when a body is discovered inside the Channel Tunnel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.6/10365 votes
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    #23 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2013

    While the killer's second 'truth' unfolds, Stephen Beaumont crosses the paths of Karl and Elise once more.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.6/10321 votes
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    #24 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2013

    The Truth Terrorist's third truth begins as Benji carries out his Samurai mission. The police hope to use teenage runaway Sophie to help trap the killer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A