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The Best Episodes of Red Riding

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

Best episode
S1E2 1980
7.88 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 1974
6.512 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.2avg
Binge time
5h 0m
3 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Red Riding Season 1 Episode 2 - 1980
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E2

    The Home Office bring in senior Manchester detective Peter Hunter to conduct a secret review of the Ripper investigation to date.

    Director:James Marsh
    Writer:Tony Grisoni

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  2. Red Riding Season 1 Episode 3 - 1983
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E3

    When another child goes missing, washed-up solicitor John Piggott unwittingly provides a catalyst for Detective Chief Superindent Maurice Jobson to start to right some wrongs.

    Director:Anand Tucker
    Writer:Tony Grisoni

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  3. Red Riding Season 1 Episode 1 - 1974
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    S1:E1

    Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to find the truth in an increasingly complex maze of lies and deceit surrounding the police investigation into a series of child abductions.

    Director:Julian Jarrold
    Writer:Tony Grisoni

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Best Episodes Summary

"1980" is the best rated episode of Red Riding. It scored 7.8/10 from 8 votes. Directed by James Marsh and written by Tony Grisoni, it aired on March 12, 2009. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "1983".

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