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The Best Episodes of Time

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

Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "Time". It scored 8.6/10 based on 1151 votes. Directed by Lewis Arnold and written by Jimmy McGovern, it aired on 6/20/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 3
    8.6/101,151 votes
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    #1 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2021

    Mark suffers a tragic personal loss and is given the chance to leave prison for a day. Eric is forced to take greater risks to protect his family. But where will he draw the line?

    Director: Lewis Arnold

    Writer: Jimmy McGovern

  • Episode 2
    8.3/101,101 votes
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    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2021

    Mark is being bullied by fellow inmate Johnno. Does he tell the prison officers and be labelled a grass or risk the attacks becoming more and more violent? Eric’s son is attacked.

    Director: Lewis Arnold

    Writer: Jimmy McGovern

  • Episode 1
    8.2/101,223 votes
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    #3 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2021

    Mark Cobden is sent to prison and has to learn quickly how to survive. When an inmate identifies prison officer Eric McNally’s weakness, he faces an impossible choice.

    Director: Lewis Arnold

    Writer: Jimmy McGovern

  • Episode 3
    8.0/10406 votes
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    #4 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2023

    Abi and Kelsey bond after the birth of Kelsey’s baby, Orla faces the consequences of her actions, and intense pressure builds in the prison.

    Director: Andrea Harkin

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    7.9/10547 votes
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    #5 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2023

    Struggling single mother Orla finds herself in a desperate situation after being sent to Carlingford prison. There, she meets Kelsey, a young heroin addict, and Abi, a tough lifer.

    Director: Andrea Harkin

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.9/10392 votes
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    #6 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2023

    Six months on, Orla finds herself back in prison. Desperate for her kids, how far will she go to take action? Meanwhile, Abi considers revenge, and Kelsey plans for her future.

    Director: Andrea Harkin

    Writer: N/A