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Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Van der Valk Season 4 Episode 4 - The Little Rascals
    6.4/10(41 votes)

    #1 - The Little Rascals

    S4:E4

    No description available

    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:Peter Buckman

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  2. Van der Valk Season 4 Episode 3 - A Sudden Silence
    6.5/10(51 votes)

    #2 - A Sudden Silence

    S4:E3

    No description available

    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:Keith Dewhurst

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  3. Van der Valk Season 1 Episode 2 - Destroying Angel
    6.6/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Destroying Angel

    S1:E2

    A man is found dead in his room above a sleazy bar and brothel. Van der Valk is called in when the examining doctor suspects poisoning. Immediately sensing there is more to the case than meets the eye, he uncovers a complicated web involving drug dealing and the grubbier end of Amsterdam's S & M industry. Ultimately though, he finds the motive for the man's murder may lay elsewhere and that ""Destroying Angel"" is definitely involved; but who, or what, is that?

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writer:Michael Chapman

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  4. Van der Valk Season 1 Episode 4 - Elected Silence
    6.6/10(47 votes)

    #4 - Elected Silence

    S1:E4

    Officers investigating a hearse abandoned near the Royal Palace make a bizarre discovery which appears to be a threat against Paul Harkemer, well known editor of a right wing magazine, and/or his 19 year old daughter. At first it appears that it may be nothing more than a publicity stunt for the left wing rock band Emerald Scorpion, and Harkemer himself seems totally unconcerned. The case seems to over before it started, but then the police receive a cassette tape from someone claiming to be the kidnapper of Harkemer's daughter.

    Director:Douglas Camfield
    Writer:Geoffrey Gilbert

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  5. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 5 - Man of Iron
    6.8/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Man of Iron

    S3:E5

    No description available

    Director:William Brayne
    Writer:Michael Chapman

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  6. Van der Valk Season 1 Episode 1 - One Herring's Not Enough
    6.9/10(66 votes)

    #6 - One Herring's Not Enough

    S1:E1

    When a man confesses to the double murder of his wife and her lover it seems an open and shut case; but as one part after another of the man's story doesn't check out, van der Valk realizes he is dealing with something far more complicated.

    Director:Dennis Vance
    Writer:Michael Chapman

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  7. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 2 - Accidental
    7.0/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Accidental

    S3:E2

    An international scandal over charges of corruption in high places. The Chief Inspector disappears, but has he sold out?

    Director:Tom Clegg
    Writer:Ted Childs

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  8. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 11 - Gold Plated Delinquents
    7.0/10(45 votes)

    #8 - Gold Plated Delinquents

    S3:E11

    Two teenagers from privileged backgrounds are suspected of burglary.

    Director:Tom Clegg
    Writer:Roger Marshall

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  9. Van der Valk Season 4 Episode 2 - Dangerous Games
    7.0/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Dangerous Games

    S4:E2

    No description available

    Director:Jim Goddard
    Writer:Don Shaw

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  10. Van der Valk Season 5 Episode 1 - The Ties That Bind
    7.0/10(45 votes)

    #10 - The Ties That Bind

    S5:E1

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    Director:Anthony Simmons
    Writer:Kenneth Ware

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  11. Van der Valk Season 5 Episode 2 - Proof of Life
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Proof of Life

    S5:E2

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    Director:Tom Clegg
    Writer:Keith Dewhurst

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  12. Van der Valk Season 1 Episode 3 - Blue Notes
    7.2/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Blue Notes

    S1:E3

    When Jan Servaas, a world famous Dutch violinist, makes a rare concert appearance in his home country it is an eagerly awaited event. In the weeks leading up to the concert van der Valk receives a series of mysterious notes, written on blue paper, warning that Servaas will be ""executed"" if he comes to Amsterdam. Van der Valk ignores Kroon's pleas to have the concert canceled until the case is solved, perhaps in part because he and Arlette have tickets and are looking forward to it! It is a decision that will have tragic consequences as a drama which began with betrayal in wartime Limburg plays out to a fatal conclusion in 1970s Amsterdam.

    Director:Marc Miller
    Writer:Geoffrey Gilbert

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  13. Van der Valk Season 1 Episode 5 - Thicker Than Water
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #13 - Thicker Than Water

    S1:E5

    A body dredged up from a canal is tentatively identified as the son of a British MP, but when she views the body she says it is not her son. Van der Valk refuses to believe this and calls on his British colleagues to help prove the boy's identity. The boy's face is well known in Amsterdam's transvestite and transexual scene and van der Valk's inquiries there lead him deeper and deeper into a dark world of sexual depravity and exploitation involving some of the most prominent public figures in Europe. Samson of course desperately advises him to proceed with extreme caution. In the face of the mother's refusal to co-operate van der Valk finds his best hope is to look elsewhere in the family for help.

    Director:David Wickes
    Writer:Geoffrey Gilbert

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  14. Van der Valk Season 2 Episode 5 - Season for Love
    7.2/10(42 votes)

    #14 - Season for Love

    S2:E5

    A visiting American fears for the safety of her lover who has gone missing.

    Director:Mike Vardy
    Writer:Philip Broadley

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  15. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 8 - Dead on Arrival
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #15 - Dead on Arrival

    S3:E8

    No description available

    Director:Ted Childs
    Writer:Patrick O'Brian

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  16. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 12 - Diane
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #16 - Diane

    S3:E12

    No description available

    Director:Mike Vardy
    Writer:Philip Broadley

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  17. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 3 - The Runt
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #17 - The Runt

    S3:E3

    A likeable rogue, a small time thief and con-man, for whom Van der Valk develops a grudging affection. But the thief suddenly becomes wealthy and also seems to be connected with an important family. The pressures are on Van der Valk to find out why, but without embarrassing too many people.

    Director:Mike Vardy
    Writer:Leslie Sands

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  18. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 7 - Face Value
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    #18 - Face Value

    S3:E7

    Van der Valk looks into possible art forgery when a painter is found dead.

    Director:Mike Vardy
    Writer:Robert Wales

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  19. Van der Valk Season 1 Episode 6 - The Adventurer
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #19 - The Adventurer

    S1:E6

    Why would German Wolf Gebhadrt decide, in middle age, to take up an apprenticeship in stonemasonry in Amsterdam? Why would a man killed in a car accident be carrying a newspaper cutting with a photo of Gebhardt? Van der Valk senses that Gebhardt is in danger and even attempts to have him taken into protective custody when he refuses to co-operate with inquiries. Short on options, van der Valk makes a fatal misjudgement before he finally unravels this complex and frustrating case.

    Director:Peter Duguid
    Writer:Michael Chapman

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  20. Van der Valk Season 2 Episode 4 - A Dangerous Point of View
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #20 - A Dangerous Point of View

    S2:E4

    A private detective is stabbed to death.

    Director:Jim Goddard
    Writer:Jeremy Paul

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  21. Van der Valk Season 2 Episode 6 - Rich Man, Poor Man
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #21 - Rich Man, Poor Man

    S2:E6

    No description available

    Director:Douglas Camfield
    Writer:David Butler

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  22. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 1 - Enemy
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #22 - Enemy

    S3:E1

    Van der Valk and Arlette are subjected to threats on their lives. Who is the hidden enemy?

    Director:Mike Vardy
    Writer:Paul Wheeler

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  23. Van der Valk Season 2 Episode 7 - The Rainbow Ends Here
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #23 - The Rainbow Ends Here

    S2:E7

    A search for a missing teenager finds her tycoon brother unwilling to help.

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writer:Philip Broadley

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  24. Van der Valk Season 3 Episode 9 - The Professor
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    #24 - The Professor

    S3:E9

    No description available

    Director:Ted Childs
    Writer:Roger Marshall

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  25. Van der Valk Season 4 Episode 1 - Doctor Hoffmann's Children
    7.6/10(59 votes)

    #25 - Doctor Hoffmann's Children

    S4:E1

    No description available

    Director:Anthony Simmons
    Writer:Jonathan Hales

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Little Rascals" is the worst rated episode of "Van der Valk". It scored 6.4/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Alan Cooke and written by Peter Buckman, it aired on 2/6/1991. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Sudden Silence".