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 cast.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Time" is "Episode 3", rated 8.6/10 from 1126 user votes. It was directed by Lewis Arnold and written by Jimmy McGovern. "Episode 3" aired on 6/20/2021 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
8.6/10 1,126 votes#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
8.3/10 1,079 votes#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
8.2/10 1,200 votes#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
8.0/10 377 votes#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
7.9/10 517 votes#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
7.9/10 366 votes#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