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The Best Episodes Written By Dennis Kelly

Every TV Episode Written by Dennis Kelly Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Bankruptcy
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Bankruptcy

    S8:E6

    With the country on the verge of bankruptcy, the government can't pay its national debt payments. Section D is asked to get back more than a billion pounds of illegal earnings from the DeWits Bank. The team has to find out what, or who, Nightingale is after Ruth's investigations into the power meeting at Basel pay off.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    In 1974, genius Philip Carvel meets an idealistic security services agent, Milner, at a secret forum of political, industrial, financial and academic leaders... by 1979, Carvel's losing his mind.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The final episode sees time running out. As a daring plan is formed, only one question remains - will the true secrets of Utopia finally be revealed?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    A shocked Dugdale reluctantly agrees to harbour Jessica, but who should be scared of who? When Dugdale visits Jen and Alice in a secret prison it's clear he will do whatever The Network asks.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Following the revelation that her father's alive, Jessica sets off to find him, with hostage Milner in tow. Wilson and Leah analyse their information and discover a far darker, more terrifying secret.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    The gang are on the run and find a precocious young hacker, who uncovers the key to The Network's new plan: a real global outbreak of weaponised Russian flu.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    In the present day, Jessica has been held captive by Milner who has tortured her in a desperate attempt to find out just what adjustment Carvel made to Janus

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    In the final episode the race is on to find out who is going to release the flu. The gang track down Dobri Gorski, where he tells them the names of the three people he trained to release the flu.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    The gang's attempt to disrupt The Network's plans backfires leaving one of them in danger. Arby's confession to Jessica has damaging repercussions while Becky is left with an impossible choice.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When five strangers from an online comic book forum gain possession of a cult graphic novel, they find themselves pursued by a shadowy organisation who are prepared to kill to track it down.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    The gang feel the full weight of The Network's power as Grant is framed for a shocking crime. With nowhere else to turn, they are forced to make a new ally - but can she really be trusted?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Ian and Becky are forced to face the terrifying reality of life on the run. Meanwhile, Dugdale is drawn deeper and deeper into a plot that threatens to have fatal consequences.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #13 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Hidden away in a derelict manor house, the group attempt to decipher the secret meaning of the manuscript. Will uncovering the identity of Mr Rabbit really allow them to return to their former lives?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Friday - The Father
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Friday - The Father

    S1:E1

    After Sam, a London family man in crisis, rescues a troubled young girl in the woods, he brings her home to the ominous Osea Island, where inhabitants are preparing for a curious annual festival involving the island's history. As he meets Osea's secretive locals, Sam grows increasingly desperate to return to the mainland to make an important call - but the island proves difficult to escape.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Sunday - The Ghost
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Sunday - The Ghost

    S1:E3

    Sam is shocked to learn the truth about his connection to Osea and the islanders’ intentions for his future. Later, in a fight for his life, Sam tries desperately to escape their clutches and make it back to the mainland in one piece.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Monday - The Mother
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Monday - The Mother

    S1:E4

    Winter. Helen surprises her two daughters, Tallulah and Ellie, with a trip to Osea Island for Ellie's birthday. After finding that the cottage she booked is suspiciously no longer available, Helen scours the island for a place to stay, but finds resistance at every turn.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Men
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Men

    S1:E1

    Philosophy teacher Dan’s first day working in prison hits harder than expected – awakening something paternal and revealing he’s underestimated both his students and his past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Saturday - The Son
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Saturday - The Son

    S1:E2

    Plagued by a disturbing dream, Sam awakes to find himself in a compromising situation and, having missed the morning crossing to return to the mainland, spends the day trying to learn more about the islanders’ beliefs. After a series of confusing and terrifying events leaves him shaken, Sam quickly plots a way off Osea with Jess, but is convinced to stay put as the islanders prepare for a dry run of their big event.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Tuesday - The Daughter
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Tuesday - The Daughter

    S1:E5

    As the islanders prepare for a fateful birth, Helen reveals her true intentions in coming to Osea and, after joining a search party, is pressed on her past. A peculiar girl befriends Ellie and offers to take her to a mysterious place closed off to outsiders.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Last Day - The Dark
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Last Day - The Dark

    S1:E6

    Helen protects her family as tensions come to a dramatic conclusion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Escape
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Escape

    S1:E6

    With his future hanging by a thread, Dan is forced to make a decision – will he break the cycle, or is he doomed to repeat the past?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Luck
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Luck

    S1:E2

    Dan is plunged into a tense rescue mission and glimpses the brutal life Lee escaped. An unexpected encounter allows Dan to help an inmate in a surprising way.

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    Writer:Dennis Kelly

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Dennis Kelly Ratings Summary

"Bankruptcy" is the best rated episode written by Dennis Kelly. It scored 8.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/4/2009 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 1".