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The Best Episodes of Father Brown Season 1

Every episode of Father Brown Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Father Brown Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Father Brown Season 1 Episode 6 - The Bride of Christ
    7.9/10(671 votes)

    S1:E6

    When two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels.

    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:Jude Tindall

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  2. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 10 - The Blue Cross
    7.7/10(601 votes)

    S1:E10

    When his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by the infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul. But is he walking into a trap?

    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:Paul Matthew Thompson

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  3. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 4 - The Man in the Tree
    7.6/10(636 votes)

    S1:E4

    When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time?

    Director:Dominic Keavey
    Writer:Rebecca Wojciechowski

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  4. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 8 - The Face of Death
    7.6/10(585 votes)

    S1:E8

    After a murder at the Kembleford charity treasure hunt, general suspicion falls upon a bereaved man who wants revenge. However, Father Brown is determined to prove the man's innocence.

    Director:Matt Carter
    Writer:Lol Fletcher

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  5. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 7 - The Devil's Dust
    7.5/10(604 votes)

    S1:E7

    Father Brown joins the search when a girl who is believed to be radioactive goes missing overnight. But just who is responsible for her disappearance?

    Director:Dominic Keavey
    Writer:Dan Muirden

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  6. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 9 - The Mayor and the Magician
    7.4/10(571 votes)

    S1:E9

    When the mayor drops dead during his speech at the Kembleford village fete, Father Brown deduces that he was deliberately electrocuted. Meanwhile, Mrs McCarthy's past comes back to haunt her.

    Director:Dominic Keavey
    Writer:Nicola Wilson

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  7. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 1 - The Hammer of God
    7.3/10(912 votes)

    S1:E1

    When an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.

    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:Tahsin Guner

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  8. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 2 - The Flying Stars
    7.3/10(707 votes)

    S1:E2

    Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.

    Director:Ian Barber
    Writer:Rachel Flowerday

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  9. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wrong Shape
    7.3/10(687 votes)

    S1:E3

    Soon after his poetry recital, Leonard Quinton is found hanging in the conservatory. When Father Brown realises that he could not have committed suicide, the search begins for a murderer.

    Director:Dominic Keavey
    Writer:Nicola Wilson

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  10. Father Brown Season 1 Episode 5 - The Eye of Apollo
    7.0/10(626 votes)

    S1:E5

    When the Church of Apollo comes to Kembleford, Susie is drawn to their charismatic leader Kalon. After Kalon's wife is murdered, Father Brown must break his spell over Susie or risk losing her forever.

    Director:Matt Carter
    Writer:Tahsin Guner

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Bride of Christ" is the best rated episode of Father Brown season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 671 votes. Directed by Ian Barber and written by Jude Tindall, it aired on January 21, 2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Blue Cross".