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The Best Episodes of The Witchfinder

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

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A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch across 1640s East Anglia to a trial that could change his fortunes forever.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Witchfinder Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(80 votes)

    #1 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Bannister fears Thomasine might not make it to Chelmsford alive and she's no good to him dead.

    Directors:Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons
    Writers:Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

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  2. The Witchfinder Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(74 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Thomasine and Bannister’s arrive in Chelmsford but no longer as travel companions.

    Directors:Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons
    Writers:Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

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  3. The Witchfinder Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    The Dedham ordeal has softened his hostility but when Bannister indulges Thomasine by letting her go for a swim, she is snatched and dragged away to a ransacked church.

    Directors:Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons
    Writers:Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

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  4. The Witchfinder Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.9/10(72 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Thomasine's interventions have taken them wildly off course and Bannister has to plot a route through Dedham Vale on foot.

    Directors:Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons
    Writers:Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

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  5. The Witchfinder Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(91 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Bannister must travel to Chelmsford with Thomasine to put on a show trial for the Witchfinder General.

    Directors:Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons
    Writers:Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

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  6. The Witchfinder Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.2/10(137 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    A failing witchfinder arrives in an East Anglian village in search of work. Desperate for wealth and fame, all he finds is an uncouth local woman accused of killing a pig.

    Directors:Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons
    Writers:Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "The Witchfinder". It scored 7.3/10 based on 80 votes. Directed by Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons and written by Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons, it aired on 3/29/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 6".