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The Best Episodes of The Woman in the Wall Season 1

Every episode of The Woman in the Wall Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Woman in the Wall Season 1!

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When Lorna Brady, a survivor of one of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries, wakes to find a corpse in her house, she has no idea who the dead woman is or if she's responsible for the apparent

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Woman in the Wall Season 1 Episode 5 - Ex Gratia
    8.0/10(312 votes)

    S1:E5

    Lorna and Colman become unusual allies when in pursuit of the truth. The survivors receive life-changing news. A fresh suspect emerges in the murder case.

    Director:Harry Wootliff
    Writers:Jamie Hannigan, Miriam Battye

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  2. The Woman in the Wall Season 1 Episode 6 - A Little Resurrection
    7.9/10(313 votes)

    S1:E6

    Aoife Cassidy's past reveals answers in the present. Colman closes in on his suspects. But will Lorna find peace at last?

    Director:Harry Wootliff
    Writer:Joe Murtagh

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  3. The Woman in the Wall Season 1 Episode 4 - The Cruelty Man
    7.7/10(328 votes)

    S1:E4

    Lorna uncovers more horrors at the convent. In Dublin, Colman delves into his own past and discovers the source of his nightmares. A new lead cracks open the case.

    Director:Rachna Suri
    Writer:Courttia Newland

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  4. The Woman in the Wall Season 1 Episode 3 - Knock Knock
    7.6/10(352 votes)

    S1:E3

    A new lead means Lorna might finally discover the fate of her daughter, but Colman is closing in. The case takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Rachna Suri
    Writers:Joe Murtagh, Margaret Perry

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  5. The Woman in the Wall Season 1 Episode 2 - Show Thyself
    7.4/10(382 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lorna has no intention of sleeping until she finds out what Aoife Cassidy knew. The town's laundry survivors are campaigning for justice. Past betrayals emerge to the surface and end in tragedy.

    Director:Harry Wootliff
    Writer:Joe Murtagh

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  6. The Woman in the Wall Season 1 Episode 1 - Back to Life
    7.0/10(502 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ireland, 2015. When Lorna Brady wakes to find a corpse in her house, she has no idea who the dead woman is or if she's responsible for the apparent murder.

    Director:Harry Wootliff
    Writer:Joe Murtagh

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ex Gratia" is the best rated episode of "The Woman in the Wall" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 312 votes. Directed by Harry Wootliff and written by Jamie Hannigan, Miriam Battye, it aired on 9/17/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Little Resurrection".