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The Worst Episodes of The Tunnel

Every episode of The Tunnel ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Tunnel!

Worst episode
S1E2 Episode 2
7.6409 votes
Best episode
S2E4 Episode 4
8.5336 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.2avg
Binge time
19h 9m
24 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    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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  2. 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.

    Director:Hettie Macdonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  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?

    Director:Hettie Macdonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Tunnel Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(286 votes)

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writer:Louise Ironside

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  8. The Tunnel Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(274 votes)

    S3:E4

    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

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  9. 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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  10. The Tunnel Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(302 votes)

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Tunnel Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(264 votes)

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Gilles Bannier
    Writer:Emilia di Girolamo

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  12. The Tunnel Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(275 votes)

    S3:E3

    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

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  13. 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.

    Director:Thomas Vincent
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Tunnel Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(348 votes)

    S3:E1

    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

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  15. 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.

    Director:Thomas Vincent
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Tunnel Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(313 votes)

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Tunnel Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(329 votes)

    S2:E2

    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:Mike Barker
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. 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.

    Director:Thomas Vincent
    Writer:Chris Lang

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  19. The Tunnel Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(401 votes)

    S2:E1

    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:Mike Barker
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Tunnel Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(303 votes)

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Tunnel Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.3/10(299 votes)

    S2:E7

    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:Carl Tibbetts
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Tunnel Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(317 votes)

    S2:E8

    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:Carl Tibbetts
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Tunnel Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(397 votes)

    S3:E6

    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

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  24. The Tunnel Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(336 votes)

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the worst rated episode of The Tunnel. It scored 7.6/10 from 409 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 23, 2013.

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