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The Best Episodes of The Tunnel Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.1/10(344 votes)
    S1:E9

    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.

    Writer:Chris Lang

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  2. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.0/10(338 votes)
    S1:E8

    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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.0/10(377 votes)
    S1:E10

    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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(344 votes)
    S1:E7

    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:Philip Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(368 votes)
    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Chris Lang

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  6. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(346 votes)
    S1:E6

    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?

    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(500 votes)
    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(385 votes)
    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(409 votes)
    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Tunnel Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(359 votes)
    S1:E5

    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.

    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 9" is the best rated episode of The Tunnel season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 344 votes. Directed by Thomas Vincent and written by Chris Lang, it aired on December 9, 2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 8".