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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Murder Onboard
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S2:E5

    The pressure is on for DI Richard Poole and his team to solve an audacious murder carried out in the presence of DS Bordey on a Caribbean party boat.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  2. undefined Season 11 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S11:E14

    After spending months in jail, Frank returns to Chatsworth hoping for a welcome home party. However, he discovers Monica has took up residency at the Gallaghers - and is expecting his tenth child, and the return of a few faces from his past heralds the end of an era. Meanwhile, it's business as usual at Chesco's, as an old face re-instates herself.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Alex
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S6:E3

    It's Alex Henley's first day at Roundview College, but he doesn't seem to be worried about fitting in or making new friends.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - The Man with the Golden Gun
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S3:E7

    DI Goodman and the team spend the night locked in a house with a murderer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S6:E8

    Watch out for a massive twist as Jensen digs into Project Tenebrae. Things don't go to plan for Mac and Wyatt as they storm a black site in search of Idrisi.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  6. undefined Season 10 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S10:E6

    Marty makes a life-changing decision and finds the nerve to propose to Kelly. Over the moon, she accepts.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S11:E2

    As a member of the PTA, Mimi demands respect. But when the teachers threaten to quit over the return of a notorious troublemaker and Mimi's quick to dole out advice, Headmaster Banbury couldn't care less. When Mimi hears that the school will be failed by School Inspector Edward Clayhill, she decides to save the day. But not without the help of the Chatsworth residents. Meanwhile, Jamie tries to contact his half-brother Kassi, but after the punch-up in the Jockey, Kassi won't pick up the phone. When Kassi fails to show for a drink, Jamie's forced to recognise that maybe having a new brother isn't going to work. Elsewhere, Frank discovers an unexpected perk of being janitor at the school: 24-hour access. Quick to take advantage, Frank invites the Gastric Bandits for an after-hours drug-fuelled romp, whilst Gloria and Dom continue to hide their sordid affair. But how long can they keep their disgraced secret?

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S11:E11

    Patreesha thinks she is the latest British music export to the States when her new jazz musician boyfriend Louis promises her a lucrative singing career across the pond. But when Louis is outed as a con-man and Patreesha's dreams become nightmares, Avril goes to extreme lengths to help get her sister out of the trouble she has put herself in. Meanwhile, a misunderstanding with Mimi leads to Frank becoming an outcast amogst the Chatsworth community.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Music of Murder
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S1:E7

    Richard sees the dark side of show business when a comeback concert ends in the most public of murders. If sun, sea and sand were not bad enough, he now has to conquer his fear of snakes to find the elusive killer.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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

    S5:E10

    Jamie's ex-cellmate Mark comes to stay, but Karen doesn't trust him and the battle lines are drawn. Karen's got a fight on her hands if she's to prevent Mark from leading Jamie back into a life of crime. When Carl gets poor grades in his GCSEs, he realises everybody thinks he's a failure. So he sets out to prove them wrong and, with a little bit of help from Paddy, finds his real talent in the boxing ring. Yvonne gets a shock when she hears that her daughter Meena has arranged her own marriage. Meanwhile, Norma finds herself on a date. But is she over Monica yet?

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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

    S6:E6

    Paddy wakes up to find himself chained to a bed in a strange room, unable to remember how he got there, and tension arises between Frank and Monica following a DSS investigation. Carl schemes to discover Micky's sexuality, Tom's last-ditch romantic gesture to regain Debbie's affection backfires, and Carrie decides it is time for a change

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  12. undefined Season 11 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S11:E6

    Aiden is once again in trouble with the law. Sentenced to community service, Aiden is forced to care for an OAP called Stanton. But his life is thrown into turmoil when Stanton dies whilst he was supposed to be looking after him. Meanwhile, Esther is struggled to keep her family together without Kassi. But when she reaches breaking point, Frank comes to her rescue and teaches her that life as a single-parent isn't bad. Elsewhere, Dom is convinced he is guilty of murder.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S1:E2

    Erin's nosy neighbor on the police force comes asking for assistance even as she tries to put on a happy face for her daughter.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S6:E7

    It's Section 20 vs Jane Lowry in a race to get to Omair Idrisi. It's a mission that hurls comms officer Jensen into extreme danger. Contains sexual scenes.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    S1:E1

    Erin's picturesque life takes a turn for the unexpected when she single-handedly subdues armed robbers in a supermarket stickup, stunning her daughter.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    S1:E5

    As Emilio closes in on crucial evidence, his investigation is averted. Erin is forced to fess up to her husband and daughter.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E4

    A glimpse into Erin's past reveals how she arrived at motherhood and unveils the shocking secrets that she has been rushing to conceal.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E6

    A ghost from Erin's past comes searching for her with a vengeance, putting her and her loved ones at risk.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    S1:E3

    Erin scrambles to erase evidence of her actions, pulling her deeper into danger. Harper grows increasingly suspicious of her.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S1:E7

    Erin must team up with an unlikely partner to save what is most dear to her. A daring break in results in the ultimate sacrifice.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E4

    Frank Gallagher has won the lottery; or so the residents of Chatsworth think when Yvonne announces it on the local news. And Frank's not about to announce that he's never bought a lottery ticket in his life when free drinks are coming his way. But will he 'fess up when Liam is kidnapped and the ransom fee is his so-called winnings?

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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  22. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E5

    Maxine is desperate to make a good impression at her parents' party so cajoles Ian into pretending to be her boyfriend. He reluctantly agrees, but their act unearths deep feelings that take everyone by surprise. Meanwhile, Carl realises what he's lost by splitting up with Maxine so he is determined to win her back. But Carl soon finds love and hate are two sides of the same coin when Micky reveals a painful secret. At the Jockey, Mimi does her best to conceal Karen's illness after she returns from the psychiatric unit. While Karen settles back into Chatsworth life, Jamie struggles to cope with the reality of living with mental illness. Escaping for a night out, Jamie meets Michelle, a Madame of a thriving male Escort Agency who plans to seduce him into a murky but lucrative new job.

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    Writer:Jack Lothian

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Jack Lothian Ratings Summary

"Murder Onboard" is the best rated episode written by Jack Lothian. It scored 8.2/10 based on 11 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/5/2013 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 14".