The Best Episodes Written By Ian Kershaw

Every TV Episode Written by Ian Kershaw Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Swimming in Murder
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Swimming in Murder

    S4:E5

    DI Goodman investigates when the lead singer of a band is murdered on Saint Marie.

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Episode 15

    S8:E15

    Avril is busy keeping secrets from her family; with no job and no money, but always a gift to hand, something doesn't quite add up. Mimi has designs on fit jogger Neil, but he's unsure of her advances - because he only wants sex. Mimi is keen to spice up her sex life, but Karen raises concerns about Neil's calorific role-play. When 12-year-old Bean tries to shoplift, Chesney phones her dad, Gorky, who is Chesney's delivery driver, but Chesney soon becomes concerned for Bean's welfare and decides to try and rescue her. And the law finally catches up with Avril when a bailiff arrives; she breaks down and confesses leaving Jackson gobsmacked. Will he and Letitia promise to support her and help pay back all the money she owes?

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 7

    S6:E7

    Ian drives a car back to the United Kingdom following his travels overseas unaware there is something hidden in it. With her wedding anniversary just around the corner and a party planned, Mimi becomes even more worried about Paddy's absence.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 8

    S7:E8

    Wedding bells are in the air on the estate, a little too frequently for the police, as the Maguire's exploit a new money-making scheme. Business turns to pleasure when Shane asks Kelly to marry him, but his dream soon becomes a nightmare when she turns him down. As his life unravels Shane uncovers a terrible betrayal by those closest to him and must suffer for the sins of his father. Hitting rock bottom he finds the strength to make an important decision. Now Libby and her mother are firmly nestled in the Gallagher house, Frank 'volunteers' to paint Patty's converted bedroom. But in the pursuit of a bargain, Frank falls and feigns injury leading to a potentially disastrous face-off with Patty. Elsewhere, Chesney holds a house party to get close to Sammy, but a promise turns to a threat when blood is spilt, leaving awful consequences.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Episode 15

    S7:E15

    During his birthday celebration Joe receives the tragic news of his father's death. The painful realisation that life is too short fuels his determination to start a new life with Karen. Although Karen is uncertain, Joe manages to convinces her of their future together away from Chatsworth. Trying to come clean to Jamie, Karen's confession is derailed when he reveals his own grubby secrets. Emotional deadlock forces Joe into a course of action with far-reaching consequences for all of them. Elsewhere, Bruce gets a chance to shine as caretaker/manager for the Jockey football team, but when he arranges a gay five-a-side football tournament Chesney is not willing to 'come out' with the other lads. And while Ian plays with the boys, Maxine explores her artistic side as a life model.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    S8:E2

    Frank is still missing and imagines that he is in a parallel universe featuring Doctor Who characters. His ex-wife Monica, having heard that Frank has gone, wants custody of Stella and Liam.

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 11

    S8:E11

    Libby gets her mother a nurse to look after her when she's at work, all doesn't go to plan when Libby's mother mis-treated. Lillian reveals that she has signed over the house to her newly adopted daughter, Bonnie. Bonnie tells Lillian about her life growing up and then commits suicide.

    Director:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Episode 21

    S8:E21

    Billy needs to start pulling his weight and Mimi decides to test his manhood. Ray's skill with numbers ends up being noticed by Micky who plans a trip to the casino. Kelly ends up receiving some shocking news during rehearsal for the local play.

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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

    S10:E2

    Frank is enjoying his new job at World of Burgers. Wesley is jealous of his influence though and comes up with a scheme to oust him in order to achieve his longed-for promotion. Karen uses some alternative parenting methods to deal with Connor's destructive hobby. Mimi adopts this new approach with Cilla after hearing a few home truths. Shane's search for a missing cat leads to a new experiment.

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Ye of Little Faith
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Ye of Little Faith

    S3:E4

    The team are faced with the seemingly impossible murder of an air stewardess.

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Ian Kershaw Ratings Summary

"Swimming in Murder" is the best rated episode written by Ian Kershaw. It scored 8.1/10 based on 9 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/5/2015 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 15".