The Victorian Murder Files backdrop
Documentary

The Best Episodes of The Victorian Murder Files Season 1

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

Binge this in 2h 10m•Peaking at 7.8/10

Experts examine some of the Victorian era's most extraordinary and gruesome killings, exploring their similarities with those in today's news headlines.

Airs on
discovery+
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 1 - The Glasgow Poisoning
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Glasgow Poisoning

    S1:E1

    When police discover a young man's body in a Glasgow bedsit, their investigation reveals he died by arsenic poisoning. Was it murder or suicide?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 2 - The Whitechapel Tragedy
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #2 - The Whitechapel Tragedy

    S1:E2

    When a woman's head is found in a package, police must identity and the story of her life. The case reveals bigamy, betrayal and brutal murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 3 - The Babies in the Thames
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Babies in the Thames

    S1:E3

    A case delving into the exploitative world of baby-farming reveals a terrifying psychopath hiding behind the mask of a caring adoptive mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 4 - The Bermondsey Horror
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Bermondsey Horror

    S1:E4

    A body is found under a kitchen floor, and the homeowners are on the run. After their arrest they have different stories about how the victim died.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 5 - The Lambeth Serial Killer
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Lambeth Serial Killer

    S1:E5

    Two young women are poisoned by a mysterious man called Fred. Can the police track down this man in time to stop him killing again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 6 - The Richmond Murderess
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - The Richmond Murderess

    S1:E6

    The discovery of a woman's brutalised body in the Thames causes public panic and takes the police on a twisting case of mistaken identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Victorian Murder Files

    READ

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Glasgow Poisoning" is the best rated episode of "The Victorian Murder Files" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/30/2023. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Whitechapel Tragedy".