9.2/1036 votes#1 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2017
As James Delaney conspires to escape, an enraged Prince Regent unleashes one final plan to destroy him.
Director: Anders Engström
Writer: Steven Knight
9.0/1033 votes#2 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2017
A devastating betrayal puts James Delaney’s freedom in jeopardy, handing his enemies the opportunity they've been longing for.
Director: Anders Engström
Writer: Steven Knight
8.9/1031 votes#3 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2017
The East India Company declares war on James Delaney, whilst a family revelation drives him into dark and haunted places.
Director: Anders Engström
Writer: Steven Knight
8.9/1034 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2017
Blacklisted, James Delaney sets out to protect his business by any means necessary.
Director: Kristoffer Nyholm
Writer: Steven Knight
8.7/1053 votes#5 - Episode 6
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 6/9/2016
As Tommy prepares to commit the most audacious crime of his career, an unexpected blow is struck, putting him under unbearable pressure. As he faces his worst fears he needs help more than ever, but is increasingly uncertain about whom he can trust. In a nerve-shredding race against time, Tommy is forced to confront hard truths about himself and his family that could change the Peaky Blinders forever.
Director: Tim Mielants
Writer: Steven Knight
8.7/1079 votes#6 - Black Day
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/2022
Tommy sets off to North America, where the end of Prohibition brings new opportunities. But he faces new danger from an old adversary who is finally making his move.
Director: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Steven Knight
8.6/1053 votes#7 - Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2014
As derby day arrives, Tommy is faced with impossible decisions as he plans to strike back at his enemies and take the family business to another level. Meanwhile, Major Campbell has one final card to play - one that he is certain will bring about Tommy's demise.
Director: Colm McCarthy
Writer: Steven Knight
8.6/1046 votes#8 - Heathens
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2017
As the Shelbys come to terms with the shocking events of Christmas Day, Tommy endeavours to unite his family and a bold new enemy makes his move.
Director: David Caffrey
Writer: Steven Knight
8.6/1060 votes#9 - The Noose
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2017
December 1925. When Tommy receives a mysterious letter on Christmas Eve, he realises that the Shelbys are in danger of annihilation.
Director: David Caffrey
Writer: Steven Knight
8.6/1032 votes#10 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2017
James Delaney is blackmailed into a dangerous mission, whilst animosity between the Crown and Company escalates to a new level.
Director: Anders Engström
Writer: Steven Knight
8.4/1032 votes#11 - The Duel
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2017
Tommy finds himself engaged in bloody battle with Luca Changretta and his gang. Lizzie has even greater news to break. Meanwhile, an army colonel has questions for Ada about her past as a communist, and Jessie Eden confirms just how far she is prepared to go in pursuit of her cause.
Director: David Caffrey
Writer: Steven Knight
8.4/1033 votes#12 - The Company
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2017
It is the night of the big fight - Bonnie Gold versus Goliath. But as the bell rings and the crowd goes wild, dangers lurk in the shadows for Tommy Shelby and his family. When Changretta plays his final ace, he sets in motion a series of events that will change the Peaky Blinders forever.
Director: David Caffrey
Writer: Steven Knight
8.4/105 votes#13 - The Camp
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2024
Imogen visits a refugee camp in the remote mountains on the Turkish and Syrian border. Amongst the chaos, she seeks out Adilah, who has been separated and detained from the rest of the refugees.
Director: Daina Reid
Writer: Steven Knight
8.4/1091 votes#14 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2013
As Thomas Shelby prepares to oust Billy Kimber, hidden secrets are revealed and the family have to face up to the problems that have divided them. Meanwhile, Campbell, obsessed with taking down the Peaky Blinders, unleashes one last plan to destroy them.
Director: Tom Harper
Writer: Steven Knight
8.3/1038 votes#15 - Black Cats
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 8/26/2019
The Peaky Blinders come under fire when Tommy finds danger on his doorstep and a friend is brutally attacked. Could there be a traitor in the Shelby family’s midst?
Director: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Steven Knight
8.3/1045 votes#16 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2017
James Delaney returns to 1814 London after 10 years in Africa to claim a mysterious legacy left to him by his father.
Director: Kristoffer Nyholm
Writer: Steven Knight
8.3/1038 votes#17 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2017
James Delaney decides to take radical action in order to safeguard himself from those intent on his demise.
Director: Kristoffer Nyholm
Writer: Steven Knight
8.3/1099 votes#18 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2013
Thomas Shelby has to deal with an IRA chief who has come to Small Heath to avenge his cousin's death. Meanwhile Campbell gets closer to the stolen guns, and Grace has to decide whether her loyalties lie with him or with Thomas.
Director: Tom Harper
Writer: Steven Knight
8.3/1042 votes#19 - Blackbird
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2017
Tradition weighs upon Arthur as Changretta finds a chink in the Shelby armour and Changretta continues to plan ways to continue the vendetta in the most devastating way possible.
Director: David Caffrey
Writer: Steven Knight
8.2/1054 votes#20 - Episode 4
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/26/2016
Tommy takes his brothers on a hunting expedition and shares some important family news. He also outlines his intentions for the most daring criminal act the Peaky Blinders have ever undertaken.
Director: Tim Mielants
Writer: Steven Knight
8.2/1042 votes#21 - Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2014
Arthur and Michael both end up arrested and imprisoned. As Tommy's base in London is obliterated. Major Campbell has Tommy and his family under his thumb. Polly compromises herself hoping to secure Michael's freedom, but their relationship may be beyond repair at this point. Someone from Tommy's past pays him a visit, opening old wounds and leaving him to make a impossible decision.
Director: Colm McCarthy
Writer: Steven Knight
8.2/10155 votes#22 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2013
Thomas fixes a horserace, provoking the ire of local kingpin Billy Kimber. He also starts a war with gypsy family the Lees. Meanwhile, Inspector Campbell carries out a vicious raid of Small Heath in search of the stolen guns.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Steven Knight
8.2/1089 votes#23 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2013
Thomas Shelby's war with the Lee family of gypsies escalates, and Campbell puts further pressure on him to deliver the stolen guns. Meanwhile Thomas's brother John plans to marry a former prostitute, but Thomas suspects that she's still on the game.
Director: Tom Harper
Writer: Steven Knight
8.2/1064 votes#24 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2014
Tommy hatches a plan to take control of the southern racecourses. He also meets the aristocratic May Carleton, and sees an opportunity to move up in the world. Meanwhile both Major Campbell and London gangster Darby Sabini plan Tommy's downfall.
Director: Colm McCarthy
Writer: Steven Knight
8.2/1033 votes#25 - The Loop
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/8/2019
Tommy agrees to dangerous new partnerships when a golden opportunity presents itself, and a Shelby party promises fireworks.
Director: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Steven Knight
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"Episode 8" is the best rated episode written by Steven Knight. It scored 9.222/10 based on 36 votes. It was directed by Anders Engström. It aired on 2/25/2017 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 7".