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The Best Episodes of The Witchfinder Season 1

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

A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch across 1640s East Anglia to a trial that could change his fortunes forever.
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC Two

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Witchfinder" season 1. It scored 6.2/10 based on 128 votes. Directed by Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons and written by Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons, it aired on 3/8/2022. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    6.2/10128 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2022

    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.

    Director: Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons

    Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

  • Episode 2
    6.8/1082 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/15/2022

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

    Director: Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons

    Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

  • Episode 3
    6.8/1065 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/22/2022

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

    Director: Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons

    Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

  • Episode 4
    7.3/1072 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/2022

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

    Director: Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons

    Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

  • Episode 5
    7.1/1064 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/5/2022

    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.

    Director: Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons

    Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons

  • Episode 6
    7.2/1068 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/2022

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

    Director: Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons

    Writer: Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons