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The Best Episodes Written By Jez Butterworth

Every TV Episode Written by Jez Butterworth Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Ace of Spades
    8.9/10(22 votes)

    S2:E7

    The Harrigans lock down the Cotswolds and roll back into London to shake the tree - buying loyalty with cash, threats and broken fingers; Maeve tightens the screws within the family, while Harry walks into a trap.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Bonzo Goes to Bitburg
    8.8/10(31 votes)

    S2:E3

    Maeve probes Conrad for secrets, positioning herself against threats old and new. As Frankie forces a high-stakes sit-down, Kevin and Harry game out their strategy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - I Wanna Be Your Dog
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    S2:E1

    Maeve and Conrad go to the dogs, leaving Harry to deal with the messy fallout; Jan makes a startling confession; Kevin and Seraphina both look to the future; Tattersall puts his cards on the table.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Birdland
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    S2:E5

    Conrad declares war, stacking bodies and turning the Cotswolds into a fortress; Maeve plays puppet-master, sending Eddie on a mission before secrets start to spill, and a hit hurtles the Harrigans into all-out chaos.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Crossroads
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    S1:E7

    O'Hara points out the elephant in the room. Harry takes extreme measures.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Beast in Me
    8.6/10(42 votes)

    S1:E10

    Kevin takes care of a problem. Maeve spills the tea.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Helter Skelter
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    S1:E8

    Maeve extends an olive branch. Richie contemplates a new affiliation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - A Different Corner
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    S2:E6

    Licking wounds and turning on each other after fleeing Frankie's assault, Seraphina goes all in, pitching the Harrigans on a global power play, while Maeve and Harry square off over crossed lines.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Song 2
    8.5/10(35 votes)

    S2:E2

    With Conrad's self-control slipping, Maeve makes plans of her own while Jan hits Harry with a hard truth; smelling blood, Frankie and Tattersall circle like sharks.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Blank Curtain
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    S2:E4

    The Harrigans reel from an unexpected turn of events, triggering Harry to do damage control before police scrutiny closes in. Maeve's unseen hand moves Eddie out of London as Seraphina makes a new alliance and Conrad re-asserts his dominance.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Beggars Banquet
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    S1:E9

    Tattersall gets Alice's tootsies tapping. Kevin confronts his past.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Antwerp Blues
    8.4/10(46 votes)

    S1:E6

    Conrad twists the knife as Maeve gives Eddie a lesson in the art of chess.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Stick or Twist
    8.4/10(77 votes)

    S1:E1

    Harry Da Souza is called upon to make a problem disappear.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Funeral for a Friend
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    S1:E5

    Kevin and Harry assess scenarios in a search for insurance and an exit strategy.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - We Don't Talk Anymore
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    S2:E8

    Harry's covert strike pours petrol on the escalating war; Eddie slides further off the rails under Maeve's manipulations; Bella and Seraphina plot a long game as Conrad starts to crack.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Rat Trap
    8.2/10(56 votes)

    S1:E4

    Conrad comes to Jan for a favor. Kevin makes a confession to Harry.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Jigsaw Puzzle
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    S1:E2

    Harry must deal with the aftermath of the Harrigan family meeting.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Plan B
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    S1:E3

    Richie makes his move, putting the Harrigans on high alert.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Bends
    5.8/10(40 votes)

    S1:E1

    Covert CIA agent Martian is called back to London Station.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Wooden Duck
    5.8/10(36 votes)

    S1:E2

    A spooked source threatens to put an operation at risk.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Rat Trap
    5.6/10(30 votes)

    S1:E5

    Henry sends Owen to Minsk in a hunt for clues. Martian sets a rat trap.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Spy for Sale
    5.6/10(30 votes)

    S1:E6

    Martian scrambles to unravel Cossack's game. Osman plays his hand.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Truth Will Set You Free
    5.6/10(30 votes)

    S1:E8

    Martian's approach doesn't go to plan. Sami makes a startling confession.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Spymaster
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    S2:E3

    Martian exploits a means to an end. A call to Antwerp pays dividends.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Dead End
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    S2:E4

    Bosko and Henry talk game plans as Owen takes a deep breath.

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    Writer:Jez Butterworth

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Jez Butterworth Ratings Summary

"Ace of Spades" is the best rated episode written by Jez Butterworth. It scored 8.9/10 from 22 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on October 30, 2026. It is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg".