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The Best Episodes of Inspector George Gently Season 1

Every episode of Inspector George Gently Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Inspector George Gently Season 1!

Binge this in 4h 30mPeaking at 7.9/10

Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Inspector George Gently Season 1 Episode 1 - Gently Go Man (Pilot)
    7.8/10(576 votes)

    #1 - Gently Go Man (Pilot)

    S1:E1

    Original pilot TV film. Following the murder of his wife by notorious gangster Joe Webster, Inspector George Gently is pondering retirement. When he hears about a murder in Northumberland that sounds like Webster's handiwork, he delays his retirement to take on this one last case. Paired with local detective DS John Bacchus, he must track down Webster, while at the same time trying to deal with his headstrong young assistant and keep him on the straight and narrow.

    Director:Unknown

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  2. Inspector George Gently Season 1 Episode 2 - The Burning Man
    7.9/10(533 votes)

    #2 - The Burning Man

    S1:E2

    When a badly-burned body discovered near an RAF base is suspected to be an IRA murder, Special Branch get involved.

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  3. Inspector George Gently Season 1 Episode 3 - Bomber's Moon
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Bomber's Moon

    S1:E3

    When a German businessman is found dead in the sea just off the coast Gently and Bacchus get involved to find the killer and Bacchus, while having money problems, is put in a dilemma when offered a bribe by a suspect.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Gently Go Man (Pilot)" is the best rated episode of "Inspector George Gently" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 576 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Peter Flannery, it aired on 4/8/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Burning Man".