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The Best Episodes of Rebus

Every episode of Rebus ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Rebus!

Best episode
S1E3 Episode 3
7.5184 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Episode 1
7.1248 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.4avg
Binge time
4h 38m
6 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Rebus Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(184 votes)

    S1:E3

    John's words come back to haunt him, while his brother abducts drug dealer Darryl Christie and recruits ex-army comrades for a risky raid. John hears his paralysed former partner's confession.

    Director:Niall MacCormick
    Writer:Gregory Burke

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  2. Rebus Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(169 votes)

    S1:E4

    John is frustrated at family gatherings, unaware that the Cafferty and Christie rivalry is viciously escalating, with Michael at its heart.

    Director:Fiona Walton
    Writer:Gregory Burke

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  3. Rebus Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(161 votes)

    S1:E5

    Michael has motivation to kill Cafferty, as has John, while Darryl Christie tries retaliation, using Siobhan to help his plan.

    Director:Fiona Walton
    Writer:Gregory Burke

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  4. Rebus Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(184 votes)

    S1:E6

    Lives are at stake, with John's loyalties torn and more revelations to come, while Rhona questions Chrissie, but home truths prove more dangerous.

    Director:Fiona Walton
    Writer:Gregory Burke

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  5. Rebus Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(199 votes)

    S1:E2

    Hard-up Michael Rebus's rash act in Fife has bloody consequences for his brother John, who faces a fatal confrontation. Meanwhile, Siobhan finds out who stopped the street attack, and John confesses to contact with criminal Cafferty.

    Director:Niall MacCormick
    Writer:Gregory Burke

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  6. Rebus Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(248 votes)

    S1:E1

    A violent street attack is investigated by DS John Rebus and new detective Siobhan Clarke. However, it's John’s family that pose unexpected problems, along with an awkward affair.

    Director:Niall MacCormick
    Writer:Gregory Burke

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of Rebus. It scored 7.5/10 from 184 votes. Directed by Niall MacCormick and written by Gregory Burke, it aired on May 31, 2024.

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