The Best Episodes of Smother

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E13/7/2021

   When Val Aherns' husband Denis is found dead at a foot of a cliff close to their home the morning after a family party, she begins to interrogate his relationships with his family.

   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writer:Kate O'Riordan

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writer:Kate O'Riordan
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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S1:E23/14/2021

   Val struggles to understand Grace's actions, while the local Gardaí look closer at the Ahern family as the investigation ceases treating Denis death as an accident.

   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writer:Kate O'Riordan

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writer:Kate O'Riordan
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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Episode 5

   S3:E53/5/2023

   Val refuses to listen to Jenny and Anna's fears that her life is in danger, but when she finally realises what Paul has been hiding, events spiral towards a shocking conclusion.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Episode 6

   S3:E63/12/2023

   On trial for murder, Val's fate appears to be sealed as the events surrounding the death are presented to the court and the Ahern family are thrust back into the spotlight. But there may yet be one final twist in this tale.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   6.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Episode 5

   S1:E54/4/2021

   Jenny tries desperately to resolve her financial difficulties. Despite Val's attempts to keep the family together, events spiral out of control at Anna's birthday lunch.

   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Ursula Rani Sarma

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Ursula Rani Sarma
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   6.5/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Episode 6

   S1:E64/11/2021

   Val increases her efforts to find out the truth about Denis’ death, finding herself torn between reality and what is right. Rory makes long-overdue amends and protects his boys.

   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly
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   6.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Episode 3

   S1:E33/21/2021

   Val looks to Mairead for support when Carl comes under fire as events from his past life in Denmark come to light, while Calum has a run-in with a group of local lads.

   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Tom Farrelly
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   6.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - Episode 4

   S1:E43/28/2021

   With Calum missing, the Aherns question his recent violent behaviour and Val confronts Rory. Grace sees Joe for the first time since she confronted him at home.

   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Daniel Cullen

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   Director:Dathaí Keane

   Writers:Kate O'Riordan, Daniel Cullen
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   6.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Episode 1

   S3:E12/5/2023

   Attempting to put her life back together after the tragic events of the last few years, Val has found love in the arms of a new man – Paul Madigan. But on their wedding day, old ghosts come back to haunt Val and her family.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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10. 

    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

    S3:E22/12/2023

    As Jenny looks for evidence to incriminate Elaine, Val's world is rocked when Paul reveals a bombshell of his own.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S3:E32/19/2023

    Jenny and Anna confront Elaine over their sister's death, while an increasingly isolated Val must face up to her own worst fears about Grace when she undergoes therapy.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Sonya Kelly

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Sonya Kelly
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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S3:E42/26/2023

    Paul convinces Val that she has to cut herself off from her family due to their toxic influence, but she struggles to stick to his advice. Jenny and Anna travel to Donegal to investigate Grace's death themselves and they make a shocking discovery while there.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Sinéad Collopy

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Sinéad Collopy