The Worst Episodes of The Tunnel
Every episode of The Tunnel ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 and the lower-half of a British prostitute in the Channel Tunnel, at the midpoint between France and the UK. They later learn that the killer—who comes to be nicknamed the "Truth Terrorist"—is on a moral crusade to highlight many social problems, terrorising both countries in the process
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Tunnel" is "Episode 1", rated 7.6/10 from 445 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Episode 1" aired on 10/16/2013 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".
7.6/10 445 votes#1 - 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
7.6/10 363 votes#2 - 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
7.6/10 318 votes#3 - 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
7.7/10 343 votes#4 - 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
7.7/10 325 votes#5 - 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
7.8/10 305 votes#6 - 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
7.8/10 263 votes#7 - 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
7.8/10 251 votes#8 - 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
7.9/10 309 votes#9 - 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
7.9/10 303 votes#10 - 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
8.0/10 342 votes#11 - 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
8.0/10 273 votes#12 - 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
8.0/10 322 votes#13 - 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
8.0/10 251 votes#14 - 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
8.0/10 239 votes#15 - 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
8.1/10 308 votes#16 - 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
8.1/10 373 votes#17 - 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
8.1/10 299 votes#18 - 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
8.1/10 282 votes#19 - 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
8.3/10 277 votes#20 - 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
8.3/10 271 votes#21 - 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
8.3/10 288 votes#22 - 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
8.3/10 360 votes#23 - 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
8.5/10 304 votes#24 - 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