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The Worst Episodes of Prime Suspect 1973

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Worst episode
S1E1 Episode 1
7.7365 votes
Best episode
S1E6 Episode 6
8.3269 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.0avg
Binge time
4h 21m
6 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(365 votes)
    S1:E1

    When the body of teenager Julie Ann Collins is found in the underground car park of a Hackney housing estate, probationer WPC Jane Tennison becomes immersed in her first murder investigation.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Glen Laker

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  2. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(304 votes)
    S1:E2

    Tennison hunts down a lead in the Julie-Ann Collins case. Meanwhile Clifford Bentley's puts his family's criminal interests in jeopardy.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Glen Laker

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  3. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(277 votes)
    S1:E3

    As new evidence emerges, Julie Ann Collins' family are forced to acknowledge the brutal truth about her final days.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Glen Laker

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  4. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(267 votes)
    S1:E4

    Following the arrest of the mysterious 'Oz', the investigation takes an unexpected twist. The Bentleys' plans are nearly blown out of the water by a visit from the police.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Glen Laker

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  5. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.3/10(259 votes)
    S1:E5

    Bradfield sees a chance to get revenge on Clifford and diverts the team to carry out surveillance on the Bentleys – and when Tennison learns of the operation, she's forced to make a split-second decision as to what is most important, her career or her family? As Bradfield uncovers more about the heist, he faces disapproval from his colleagues as he becomes determined to catch them in the act.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Glen Laker

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  6. Prime Suspect 1973 Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(269 votes)
    S1:E6

    In the aftermath of the bank vault explosion, the police operation descends into pandemonium and panic. As Tennison arrives at the scene, she is met with devastating news.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Glen Laker

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of Prime Suspect 1973. It scored 7.7/10 from 365 votes. Directed by David Caffrey and written by Glen Laker, it aired on March 2, 2017. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

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