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An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Inside No. 9 Season 6 Episode 1 - Wuthering Heist
    5.6/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Wuthering Heist

    S6:E1

    Pantalone has in an audacious plan to steal a consignment of diamonds worth a tasty £12 million. But he has hired a complete bunch of double-crossing clowns to do it.

    Director:Guillem Morales
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Inside No. 9 Season 2 Episode 3 - The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    #2 - The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge

    S2:E3

    Two of England's most notorious and feared witch-finders are summoned by Sir Andrew Pike to the unassuming village of Little Happens in order to try an old woman. Elizabeth Gadge stands accused of consorting with the Devil, most lewdly and on divers occasions. If she is found guilty, she will burn. It is very definitely the most exciting event in Little Happens since the business of the escaped cow.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Inside No. 9 Season 6 Episode 6 - Last Night of the Proms
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Last Night of the Proms

    S6:E6

    Dawn and Mick are hosting their annual Last Night of the Proms party, the perfect antidote to post-Brexit Britain. But not everyone is singing from the same song sheet

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Inside No. 9 Season 5 Episode 5 - Thinking Out Loud
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Thinking Out Loud

    S5:E5

    Seven disparate characters share their stories with a camera, their fates inevitably, inextricably and unknowingly set for a head-on collision.

    Director:Steve Pemberton
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Inside No. 9 Season 7 Episode 3 - Nine Lives Kat
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Nine Lives Kat

    S7:E3

    Hard-as-nails Detective Inspector Katrina, a divorcee and single mum, is determined to crack the case of the missing boy. But there’s also her drinking, her love life and her inner demons. She doesn’t want help, but it turns up anyway.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Inside No. 9 Season 8 Episode 4 - Love Is a Stranger
    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Love Is a Stranger

    S8:E4

    You get to meet all sorts when you go online dating, as Vicky’s about to find out. Will she finally meet her perfect match? Or will she be talking to the Lonely Hearts Killer?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Inside No. 9 Season 4 Episode 5 - And the Winner Is...
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #7 - And the Winner Is...

    S4:E5

    Will it be the star, the dame, the girl-next-door or the ingenue? Only one of them can win. Join the jury in their deliberations for the Television Awards at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Motion Picture Arts. A shortlist of eight great performances, but only one actress will thank the jury in their acceptance speech.

    Director:Graeme Harper
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Inside No. 9 Season 8 Episode 1 - The Bones of St Nicholas
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #8 - The Bones of St Nicholas

    S8:E1

    It’s Christmas Eve, and Dr Parkway has booked an overnight stay in a reputedly haunted church. Why is he keen to be away from his other guests? A twisted ghost story for Christmas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Inside No. 9 Season 1 Episode 4 - Last Gasp
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Last Gasp

    S1:E4

    Tamsin is a very sick little girl, so Jan and Graham asked WishmakerUK to brighten up their daughter's birthday. The charity is bringing along a very special guest indeed - none other than the legendary singer Frankie J Parsons.

    Director:David Kerr
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Inside No. 9 Season 5 Episode 3 - Love's Great Adventure
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Love's Great Adventure

    S5:E3

    Trevor and Julia always want to make Christmas really special for their family, but this year, with money so tight, things aren’t going to be easy. As each door of the Advent calendar opens, everyone will have to do their bit to make Christmas happen.

    Director:Guillem Morales
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Inside No. 9 Season 6 Episode 4 - Hurry Up and Wait
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Hurry Up and Wait

    S6:E4

    Actor James is waiting for his big moment on ITV’s new crime drama in a static caravan, owned by a strange family that clearly have something to hide.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Inside No. 9 Season 1 Episode 5 - The Understudy
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    #12 - The Understudy

    S1:E5

    Tony Warner's performance as Macbeth is the toast of London's West End. It would be very bad luck indeed if he was suddenly indisposed in some way. Except for Jim, his ever-hopeful understudy, of course.

    Director:David Kerr
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Inside No. 9 Season 5 Episode 1 - The Referee's A W***er
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #13 - The Referee's A W***er

    S5:E1

    The beautiful game. The crunch clash between United and Rovers in the last match of the season, all safely in the care of the four match officials.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Inside No. 9 Season 7 Episode 1 - Merrily, Merrily
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Merrily, Merrily

    S7:E1

    Lawrence arranges a reunion with his old university friends at a remote lake. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, and as they strike out across the lake, the conversation takes them into choppier waters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Inside No. 9 Season 9 Episode 5 - Curse of the Ninth
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Curse of the Ninth

    S9:E5

    An Edwardian chiller, where a talented piano-tuner is forced to confront the power of a centuries-old curse by the owners and servants of a large country house.

    Director:Guillem Morales
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Inside No. 9 Season 1 Episode 6 - The Harrowing
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #16 - The Harrowing

    S1:E6

    Ordinarily, Hector and Tabitha never go out as they have to look after their disabled elder brother. But tonight's event is so special that they are going to need a carer. And Katy's not going to turn down £88, is she?

    Director:David Kerr
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Inside No. 9 Season 8 Episode 2 - Mother's Ruin
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Mother's Ruin

    S8:E2

    East End villains Harry and Annie Blackwood were rotten to the core and did some truly horrible things when they were alive. What secrets did they take to their grave? Their sons plan to find out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Inside No. 9 Season 2 Episode 6 - Seance Time
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Seance Time

    S2:E6

    Having never consulted the spirit world before, Tina isn't quite sure what to expect. Her visit to the spiritualist medium Madam Talbot has been arranged by her sister. Hives, Talbot's assistant in the mundane world, seems quite helpful, but there's something already waiting for Tina on the Other Side, and Hives knows all about it.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Inside No. 9 Season 3 Episode 3 - Empty Orchestra
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Empty Orchestra

    S3:E3

    What better way to celebrate Roger's promotion than a full-on, old-school karaoke session? An evening of hopes, dreams, intrigue, romance, betrayal and an awful lot of singing.

    Director:Guillem Morales
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Inside No. 9 Season 6 Episode 2 - Simon Says
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Simon Says

    S6:E2

    Everyone says the Season 7 finale of fantasy epic The Ninth Circle was pretty disappointing; even show-runner Spencer Maguire is keen to move on to new projects. But not everyone thinks that it has to be the end of the matter. In fact, Ninth Circle obsessive Simon Smethurst decides to visit his hero to help put things right. Because that’s what the fans would want…

    Director:Guillem Morales
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Inside No. 9 Season 7 Episode 2 - Mr King
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Mr King

    S7:E2

    Alan Curtis is a new teacher at a small village primary school in rural Wales. Passionate about teaching, Alan throws himself into the new job but finds himself overshadowed by his charismatic and much-loved predecessor, Mr King.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Inside No. 9 Season 7 Episode 5 - A Random Act of Kindness
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #22 - A Random Act of Kindness

    S7:E5

    Helen and her teenage son Zach don’t really get on, until a random act of kindness brings the mysterious Bob to their front door. He seems to understand their problems and offers to help. But what effect will spending time with this kindly stranger have on their lives?

    Director:Kieron J. Walsh
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Inside No. 9 Season 6 Episode 5 - How Do You Plead?
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #23 - How Do You Plead?

    S6:E5

    Urban knows that Webster is not well and is not an easy man to look after, but on this particular night, something is coming that will test both of them to the very end.

    Director:Guillem Morales
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Inside No. 9 Season 7 Episode 4 - Kid/Nap
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Kid/Nap

    S7:E4

    Shane and Clifford have a plan to abduct the wife of a wealthy hedge fund manager. If he won’t pay them the money, they’ll snip her ears off to prove they mean business. Everything in the plan depends on everyone playing their part right to the end. It’s totally foolproof - isn’t it?

    Director:Al Campbell
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Inside No. 9 Season 8 Episode 5 - 3 by 3
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #25 - 3 by 3

    S8:E5

    Three threesomes compete for the big cash prize in this new general knowledge quiz presented by Lee Mack.

    Director:Barbara Wiltshire
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Wuthering Heist" is the worst rated episode of "Inside No. 9". It scored 5.6/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Guillem Morales and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/10/2021. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge".