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The Best Episodes of Red Riding Season 1

Every episode of Red Riding Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Red Riding Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"1980" is the best rated episode of Red Riding season 1. 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 is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "1983".