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The Best Episodes of Hope Street

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Port Devine, a small town in Northern Ireland, sees the mysterious arrival of English detective Leila Hussain, the first Muslim police officer in the town's history. Her entrance opens the door for a variety of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Hope Street Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    When a burglar claims he saw a dead woman in a farmhouse, Leila and Finn call on elderly couple Gerard and Brenda Smith. Gerard claims Brenda is abroad, but Leila smells a rat. Finn warns Leila to tread carefully; being heavy handed with a well-loved neighbour could alienate the locals.

    Director:Sean Glynn
    Writer:Jessica Lea

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  2. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    As Leila waits to hear if Callum has blown her cover, taxi-driver Barry drives into a young woman who flees the scene of the accident. Barry’s bad day gets worse when Concepta spreads rumours about his ‘dangerous driving'.

    Director:Dez McCarthy
    Writer:Christine Murphy

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  3. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Lovestruck Callum is jealous of Leila’s handsome ‘friend’. Finn has more serious concerns, convinced the visitor is here to do Leila serious harm – and she’s gone missing.

    Director:Sean Glynn
    Writer:Stuart Drennan

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  4. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    The sudden arrival of Detective Leila Hussain shakes up Port Devine, but only Inspector Finn O’Hare knows the real reason Leila’s been transferred.

    Director:Sean Glynn
    Writer:Susanne Farrell

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  5. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    When Clint jeopardises his wedding, secret lovers Finn and Leila sort out the mess. But their romantic plans are scuppered by the reappearance of a face from the past.

    Director:Dez McCarthy
    Writer:Jessica Lea

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  6. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Former Judge Ginette Prince sent a lot of dangerous people to prison in her time so, when someone sets fire to her home, the police officers wonder if the motive is revenge. However, Ginette’s been retired for years and the criminals she put away are no longer a threat, so vengeance seems unlikely.

    Director:Dez McCarthy
    Writer:Susanne Farrell

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  7. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    When his wife’s former lover is arrested for assault, Finn can’t hide his jealous feelings – which makes Leila wonder if she’s made a terrible mistake.

    Director:Bruce Webb
    Writer:Paul Marquess

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  8. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Ex-lovers Finn and Leila are thrown together again when his daughter Niamh goes missing. Finn is taken aback when Siobhan reveals that Niamh had an older boyfriend back in Belfast – has she gone to see him? The stakes are raised when Callum finds CCTV of Niamh being taken away in a van on the way home from her friend Joanne’s house.

    Director:Dez McCarthy
    Writer:Christine Murphy

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  9. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    A tragic farming accident reveals all sorts of secrets, while Leila is stunned when she finds out the truth about her love rival Siobhan.

    Director:Bruce Webb
    Writer:Stuart Drennan

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  10. Hope Street Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Callum discovers that his girlfriend has been telling him a pack of lies. Meanwhile, Finn faces the most difficult decision of his life.

    Director:Dez McCarthy
    Writer:Jessica Lea

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  11. Hope Street Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Niamh and Shay are partying on the beach when a hooded figure rugby tackles a lad to the ground. The figure reveals himself as Niamh and Shay’s father, Inspector Finn O’Hare; he saw the lad trying to sell drugs to the kids.

    Director:Dez McCarthy
    Writer:Jessica Lea

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  12. Hope Street Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    As Finn investigates a shooting, he struggles to keep his temper. Marlene goes the extra mile for her best friend Nicole, alienating stepdad Barry in the process.

    Director:Dez McCarthy
    Writer:Tess McGowan

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  13. Hope Street Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    When an ATM machine is stolen, new detective Al crosses a line to save someone he loves. Meanwhile, Finn struggles to cope – and has a difficult conversation with Siobhan.

    Director:Sean Glynn
    Writer:Christine Murphy

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  14. Hope Street Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    When someone torches the local doctor’s car, it’s up to Eve and her team to find out who did it – and why.

    Director:Sean Glynn
    Writer:Paul Marquess

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  15. Hope Street Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    When a head teacher is threatened, Chloe worries that her boyfriend is the culprit. Clint won’t give Brandi her job back, so Nicole concocts a cunning plan.

    Director:Sean Glynn
    Writer:Paul Marquess

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  16. Hope Street Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    Chloe’s boyfriend Shane confesses to the shooting. Some of his account doesn’t ring true. Is Shane lying – and, if so, why?

    Director:John Carlin
    Writer:Stuart Drennan

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  17. Hope Street Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Donal is faced with a terrible choice. He knows that seeing Sasha is against the rules, but can he resist her?

    Director:John Carlin
    Writer:Brian McGilloway

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  18. Hope Street Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Donal is horrified when his secret girlfriend Sasha is implicated in the supply of steroids. Has Doctor Sasha been taking cash for illegal prescriptions?

    Director:Emma Lindley
    Writer:Matthew McDevitt

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  19. Hope Street Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    A widow is assaulted, but her account of the attack doesn’t ring true. Meanwhile, Eve and Clint see each other in a whole new light.

    Director:Emma Lindley
    Writer:Paul Marquess

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  20. Hope Street Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    A judge is badly injured after a fall; was he pushed? Sasha makes Marlene a surprising offer. Can Marlene afford to refuse it?

    Director:Enda Hughes
    Writer:Noel McCann

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  21. Hope Street Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    As Eve pulls off a spectacular triumph, a long-standing relationship falls to pieces, someone receives a marriage proposal, and Port Devine is rocked by a shocking death.

    Director:Enda Hughes
    Writer:Paul Marquess

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  22. Hope Street Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    When a car is pulled from Port Devine harbour, the whole town searches for a missing mother. Meanwhile, Al kisses someone he shouldn’t.

    Director:Sean Glynn
    Writers:Stuart Drennan, Hamish Wright

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  23. Hope Street Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    As the police officers fight to secure a grieving daughter’s birthright, Al does something truly terrible to save his daughter’s skin.

    Director:Enda Hughes
    Writer:Stuart Drennan

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  24. Hope Street Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Sparks fly when Marlene meets an outspoken farmer who hates the police. Meanwhile, a stressed-out Finn is pushed to breaking point.

    Director:Enda Hughes
    Writer:Greer Taylor Ellison

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  25. Hope Street Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    Marlene is faced with a problem when some prize-winning racing pigeons are stolen – she’s allergic to birds. As a result, Al and Callum investigate the theft.

    Director:Dez McCarthy
    Writer:Christine Murphy

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "Hope Street". It scored 4.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Sean Glynn and written by Jessica Lea, it aired on 12/1/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".