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The Worst Episodes of Bookish

Every episode of Bookish ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Bookish!

Worst episode
S1E1 Slightly Foxed (1)
7.3610 votes
Best episode
S2E5 Killer Nacht - Part 1
8.283 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.9avg
Binge time
10h 40m
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Bookish Season 1 Episode 1 - Slightly Foxed (1)
    7.3/10(610 votes)

    S1:E1

    There's a new assistant to train up at Book's Books, but the excavation of a nearby bombsite that's full of skeletons leads to book-selling taking a back seat.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Mark Gatiss

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  2. Bookish Season 1 Episode 4 - Deadly Nitrate (2)
    7.3/10(431 votes)

    S1:E4

    Book must race against time to uncover the truth before anyone else ends up dead. Meanwhile, Jack gets an unexpected answer when he confronts Trottie and Book.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet

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  3. Bookish Season 1 Episode 2 - Slightly Foxed (2)
    7.4/10(516 votes)

    S1:E2

    Bliss and Book's investigation into Harkup's death continues as Book discovers some surprising evidence in the case of the bombsite skeletons.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Mark Gatiss

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  4. Bookish Season 1 Episode 3 - Deadly Nitrate (1)
    7.4/10(469 votes)

    S1:E3

    There's excitement in the air when a film crew arrives at Archangel Lane - until an extra drops dead after eating poisoned chocolates meant for one of the cast.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet

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  5. Bookish Season 1 Episode 5 - Such Devoted Sisters (1)
    7.4/10(399 votes)

    S1:E5

    A grand hotel, exiled royalty, a poisoned army captain and Trottie as a suspect. Could this prove to be Book’s toughest case yet?

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet

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  6. Bookish Season 1 Episode 6 - Such Devoted Sisters (2)
    7.6/10(406 votes)

    S1:E6

    As tension builds, the staff rebel and the Walsingham Hotel lists like an old ship, can Book unmask Captain Orr’s murderer?

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writers:Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet

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  7. Bookish Season 2 Episode 1 - Memento Mori - Part 1
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    S2:E1

    When a charismatic medium hosts a mysterious seance, a table full of suspects are under investigation as Book reunites with Inspector Bliss to solve the mystery.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Bookish Season 2 Episode 2 - Memento Mori - Part 2
    7.6/10(113 votes)

    S2:E2

    The evidence forces Book and the team to face a disturbing question: has a notorious fascist who ended up on the gallows returned from the grave to kill again?

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Bookish Season 2 Episode 4 - Dead Man's Whistle - Part 2
    7.9/10(94 votes)

    S2:E4

    As Jack's good fortune runs out, Book and the team decipher the handiwork of a tailor who is capable of much more than a stylish new suit. Contains Mature Themes.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Bookish Season 2 Episode 3 - Dead Man's Whistle - Part 1
    8.0/10(93 votes)

    S2:E3

    Inspector Bliss and Book are unconvinced when a body is found in unusual circumstances in a tailor's shop and the elderly proprietor is keen to confess. Contains Mature Themes.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Bookish Season 2 Episode 5 - Killer Nacht - Part 1
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    S2:E5

    On a mission to stop a notorious book thief - the elusive Duchess Alberta (Miranda Richardson) - Book and Jack journey across post-war Germany to the town of Wurl. Contains Mature Themes.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Bookish Season 2 Episode 6 - Killer Nacht - Part 2
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    S2:E6

    With Book and Jack caught in the jaws of a deadly legacy in Germany, Inspector Bliss and local officer Liesl Pohl cross-examine the guests of the Schloss Von Bode. Contains Mature Themes.

    Director:Carolina Giammetta
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Slightly Foxed (1)" is the worst rated episode of Bookish. It scored 7.3/10 from 610 votes. Directed by Carolina Giammetta and written by Mark Gatiss, it aired on July 16, 2025.

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