The Best Episodes of Death in Paradise Season 12

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(602 votes)

   #1 - Sins of the Detective (2)

   S12:E72/17/2023

   The team must prove Neville’s innocence after Professor Cartwright is murdered. DI Karen Flitcroft from the Department of Policing Standards takes over the investigation. The investigation leads Naomi and Selwyn to Justin West at the preppers commune.

   Director:Angie de Chastelai Smith

   Writer:James Hall

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   Director:Angie de Chastelai Smith

   Writer:James Hall
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   7.6/10(557 votes)

   #2 - A Murder Forewarned (1)

   S12:E62/10/2023

   The team investigate the murder of a water taxi driver at the same time as Neville receives an anonymous letter warning them a murder is due to take place.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Unknown

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3. 

   7.6/10(520 votes)

   #3 - A Calypso Caramba

   S12:E82/24/2023

   The team investigate the murder of a renowned calypso singer’s husband. Meanwhile, Neville struggles with Sophie’s revelations and contemplates his future in Saint Marie.

   Director:Leon Lopez

   Writer:James Hall

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   Director:Leon Lopez

   Writer:James Hall
4. 

   7.4/10(557 votes)

   #4 - Murder in the Stars

   S12:E11/6/2023

   The team investigate the mysterious death of an astronomer after he falls from a cliff during a rare planetary event. Meanwhile, is romance blossoming for Neville?

   Director:Declan Recks

   Writer:Ian Jarvis

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   Director:Declan Recks

   Writer:Ian Jarvis
5. 

   7.3/10(523 votes)

   #5 - The Communal Death

   S12:E21/13/2023

   The team investigate a preppers commune when one of their members is poisoned inside a locked bunker. Meanwhile, Neville has a series of adventurous dates with Sophie.

   Director:Declan Recks

   Writers:Emma Goodwin, James Hall

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   Director:Declan Recks

   Writers:Emma Goodwin, James Hall
6. 

   7.3/10(503 votes)

   #6 - Murder on the High Seas

   S12:E31/20/2023

   The team investigates the murder of an estate agent, who has been killed ahead of the potential sale of local beauty spot St Agatha's Cove. Marlon leads a counterfeit goods case to impress the Commissioner, while love in the air for Neville following an unexpected encounter.

   Directors:Steve Brett, Declan Recks

   Writers:Emma Goodwin, James Hall, Kit Lambert

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   Directors:Steve Brett, Declan Recks

   Writers:Emma Goodwin, James Hall, Kit Lambert
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7. 

   7.3/10(491 votes)

   #7 - An Unpleasant Homecoming

   S12:E41/27/2023

   The team join Naomi in Saint Barnabas when her best friend’s father is murdered at a wedding. Meanwhile, Marlon tries to prepare for his sergeant exams but is easily distracted.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.2/10(493 votes)

   #8 - On the Sanctity of Children

   S12:E52/3/2023

   The team investigate the murder of a former children’s home resident. Meanwhile, Marlon sits his sergeant’s exams, and Selwyn meets his daughter for the first time.

   Director:Leon Lopez

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Leon Lopez

   Writer:Unknown