The Best Episodes Written By Jez Butterworth

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

  1. Background image for Helter Skelter
    9.2/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Helter Skelter

    Missing info
    S1:E8

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

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  2. Background image for The Beast in Me
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The Beast in Me

    Missing info
    S1:E10

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

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  3. Background image for Stick or Twist
    8.9/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Stick or Twist

    Missing info
    S1:E1

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

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  4. Background image for Beggars Banquet
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Beggars Banquet

    Missing info
    S1:E9

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

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  5. Background image for The Crossroads
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Crossroads

    Missing info
    S1:E7

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

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  6. Background image for Jigsaw Puzzle
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Jigsaw Puzzle

    Missing info
    S1:E2

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

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  7. Background image for Antwerp Blues
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Antwerp Blues

    Missing info
    S1:E6

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

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  8. Background image for Funeral for a Friend
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Funeral for a Friend

    Missing info
    S1:E5

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

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  9. Background image for Rat Trap
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Rat Trap

    Missing info
    S1:E4

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

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  10. Background image for Plan B
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Plan B

    Missing info
    S1:E3

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

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  11. Background image for The Rubicon
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - The Rubicon

    Missing info
    S1:E9

    Martian buys time with a bluff to Langley. Danny crosses the Rubicon.

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  12. Background image for Quarterback Blitz
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Quarterback Blitz

    Missing info
    S1:E4

    Henry and Martian run diplomatic interference. Danny walks a tightrope.

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  13. Background image for Hawk from a Handsaw
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Hawk from a Handsaw

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Martian finds a needle in a haystack and confronts Sami about London.

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  14. Background image for Hard Landing
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Hard Landing

    Missing info
    S1:E7

    Bosko is briefed on Valhalla. Martian, Henry and Naomi strategize a play.

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  15. Background image for Rat Trap
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Rat Trap

    Missing info
    S1:E5

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

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  16. Background image for Truth Will Set You Free
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Truth Will Set You Free

    Missing info
    S1:E8

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

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  17. Background image for Wooden Duck
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Wooden Duck

    Missing info
    S1:E2

    A spooked source threatens to put an operation at risk.

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  18. Background image for Spy for Sale
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Spy for Sale

    Missing info
    S1:E6

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

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  19. Background image for The Bends
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    #19 - The Bends

    Missing info
    S1:E1

    Covert CIA agent Martian is called back to London Station.

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  20. Background image for Overtaken by Events
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Overtaken by Events

    Missing info
    S1:E10

    Bosko shares a grim truth. Martian makes a devil's bargain.

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Jez Butterworth Ratings Summary

"Helter Skelter" is the best rated episode written by Jez Butterworth. It scored 9.2/10 based on 13 votes. It was directed by Lawrence Gough. It aired on 5/18/2025 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Beast in Me".