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The Best Episodes of Waking the Dead Season 9

Every episode of Waking the Dead Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Waking the Dead Season 9!

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A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 1 - Harbinger (1)
    8.1/10(147 votes)

    #1 - Harbinger (1)

    S9:E1

    Boyd has to break in a new team member of equal rank, Detective Superintendent Sarah Cavendish, a high-flyer recently grounded by a hushed-up failed operation.After the empty and abandoned car of banker Donald Rees is discovered threee years after he went missing, Boyd decides to take on the case in an effort help the man's family find some closure with their lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ed Whitmore

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  2. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 2 - Harbinger (2)
    8.4/10(138 votes)

    #2 - Harbinger (2)

    S9:E2

    Boyd is convinced that the missing Donald is not a murderer, and pushes his team to try to make sense of all the vague connections in the case and eventually confront the unfathomable evil lurking within the heart of this sad, unfortunate family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ed Whitmore

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  3. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 3 - Care (1)
    8.1/10(138 votes)

    #3 - Care (1)

    S9:E3

    After a woman is discovered stabbed in the eyes and incinerated in her car she is identified as Claire Somers, a neglected child who was taken into care, then later kidnapped in 1986 at the age of seven. Robert Fenchurch had his eyes stabbed out on the night Claire was kidnapped as her abductor fled the scene. The team soon find out that Claire had snatched 15-year-old Abigail Harding, who was found locked in a hotel room.

    Director:Edward Bennett
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 4 - Care (2)
    7.9/10(132 votes)

    #4 - Care (2)

    S9:E4

    The investigation into Claire Somers' death has seemingly unleashed a predator straight from the darkest childhood nightmare. But are they looking for a monstrous child-stealer, or misguided saviours?

    Director:Edward Bennett
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 5 - Solidarity (1)
    7.7/10(126 votes)

    #5 - Solidarity (1)

    S9:E5

    When the squad look in to the case of an army activist discovered in London's sewer system they discover that the case may have more police connections than they originaly thought.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 6 - Solidarity (2)
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #6 - Solidarity (2)

    S9:E6

    As the case continues, the squad investigate Murray using Grace as bait. However, when one member is shot and one member is arrested, the case could go in to turmoil, only for a connection to be revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 7 - Conviction (1)
    7.7/10(113 votes)

    #7 - Conviction (1)

    S9:E7

    Boyd suspects a cover-up when a missing student's DNA matches with an unidentified corpse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 8 - Conviction (2)
    7.9/10(103 votes)

    #8 - Conviction (2)

    S9:E8

    Boyd needs Sarah's expertise to help expose the state's involvement in Barclay's death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 9 - Waterloo (1)
    8.6/10(148 votes)

    #9 - Waterloo (1)

    S9:E9

    Boyd investigates the disappearance of 16 homeless boys from Waterloo Bridge in the 1980s.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Waking the Dead Season 9 Episode 10 - Waterloo (2)
    8.7/10(159 votes)

    #10 - Waterloo (2)

    S9:E10

    Time is running out for Boyd as he fights for justice against a powerful adversary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Harbinger (1)" is the best rated episode of "Waking the Dead" season 9. It scored 8.1/10 based on 147 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Ed Whitmore, it aired on 3/13/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Harbinger (2)".