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The Best Episodes of Father Brown

Every episode of Father Brown ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Father Brown!

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Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Father Brown Season 6 Episode 10 - The Two Deaths of Hercule Flambeau
    9.0/10(441 votes)

    #1 - The Two Deaths of Hercule Flambeau

    S6:E10

    Following reports of Flambeau's death, Father Brown races to protect a crown that contains a nail from the crucifixion of Christ.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Father Brown Season 3 Episode 15 - The Owl of Minerva
    8.7/10(524 votes)

    #2 - The Owl of Minerva

    S3:E15

    Father Brown is stunned to learn that Inspector Sullivan is wanted for murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Father Brown Season 5 Episode 1 - The Star of Jacob
    8.6/10(621 votes)

    #3 - The Star of Jacob

    S5:E1

    A mysterious stranger, a missing donkey, an outbreak of laryngitis in the church choir and a kidnapped baby threaten to spoil Kembleford's Christmas festivities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Father Brown Season 3 Episode 11 - The Time Machine
    8.3/10(449 votes)

    #4 - The Time Machine

    S3:E11

    Father Brown visits Jacob, who has a new invention - a time machine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Father Brown Season 4 Episode 6 - The Rod of Asclepius
    8.3/10(466 votes)

    #5 - The Rod of Asclepius

    S4:E6

    Lady Felicia winds up in hospital after some reckless driving.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Father Brown Season 2 Episode 1 - The Ghost in the Machine
    8.2/10(550 votes)

    #6 - The Ghost in the Machine

    S2:E1

    Father Brown is sceptical when a parishioner believes she's being haunted by her sister who went missing years ago. However, when she herself vanishes, he must investigate both disappearances.

    Director:Matt Carter
    Writer:Rachel Flowerday

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  7. Father Brown Season 2 Episode 2 - Maddest of All
    8.0/10(503 votes)

    #7 - Maddest of All

    S2:E2

    When an ex-serviceman drops dead in the street, Father Brown investigates the facility where he was a patient. Could something sinister lie beneath the surface at Danvers Retreat?

    Director:Matt Carter
    Writer:Tahsin Guner

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