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The Best Episodes Written By Ronan Bennett

Every TV Episode Written by Ronan Bennett Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Helter Skelter
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Helter Skelter

    S1:E8

    Maeve extends an olive branch. Richie contemplates a new affiliation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Big Flame
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Big Flame

    S1:E3

    Strapped for cash, Dushane makes a proposition to an old friend and attempts burglary. Beefing with a rival gang, Jamie struggles to keep a low profile.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Beast in Me
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #3 - The Beast in Me

    S1:E10

    Kevin takes care of a problem. Maeve spills the tea.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Crossroads
    8.7/10(36 votes)

    #4 - The Crossroads

    S1:E7

    O'Hara points out the elephant in the room. Harry takes extreme measures.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Stick or Twist
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    #5 - Stick or Twist

    S1:E1

    Harry Da Souza is called upon to make a problem disappear.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Beggars Banquet
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Beggars Banquet

    S1:E9

    Tattersall gets Alice's tootsies tapping. Kevin confronts his past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Antwerp Blues
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Antwerp Blues

    S1:E6

    Conrad twists the knife as Maeve gives Eddie a lesson in the art of chess.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Funeral for a Friend
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #8 - Funeral for a Friend

    S1:E5

    Kevin and Harry assess scenarios in a search for insurance and an exit strategy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(120 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When an elite assassin carries out a kill, it catches the attention of an intelligence officer, who starts to hunt him down.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Jigsaw Puzzle
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #10 - Jigsaw Puzzle

    S1:E2

    Harry must deal with the aftermath of the Harrigan family meeting.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Rat Trap
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Rat Trap

    S1:E4

    Conrad comes to Jan for a favor. Kevin makes a confession to Harry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Plan B
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #12 - Plan B

    S1:E3

    Richie makes his move, putting the Harrigans on high alert.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Bruk Up
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    #13 - Bruk Up

    S1:E1

    Streetwise Jamie looks to lead a gang and cut old ties for a new supplier. In Jamaica, hardened criminal Dushane is at the mercy of a powerful kingpin.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Press Gang
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Press Gang

    S1:E6

    As the Zero Tolerance gang asserts their power, Dushane's crew attempts to hire young recruits. When Sully becomes a target, the group prepares for war.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Bad Eye
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Bad Eye

    S1:E8

    A familiar face breaks free from jail and confronts Jamie about his self-appointed leadership. Lizzie is forced to change her business strategy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Building Bridges
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Building Bridges

    S1:E2

    Dushane returns to London. Jamie juggles family duties with risky responsibilities. Before his prison release, convict Sully is provoked by an inmate.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Good Morals
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Good Morals

    S2:E1

    With big plans to go legit, Dushane plots new business moves and extends an offer to Jamie. The future of Summerhouse puts furious residents on edge.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Everyone's Got Family
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Everyone's Got Family

    S1:E9

    Bent on taking out Sugar and Jamie, Dushane and Sully orchestrate hits on their rivals -- until a surprise shootout shakes up their plans.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - How Do I Fix This?
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #19 - How Do I Fix This?

    S2:E2

    Amma receives devastating news. Sully meets a kind stranger. Jaq and the crew handle a matter in-house while Dushane takes an important meeting in Spain.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Step Back
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Step Back

    S3:E1

    Dushane agrees to back Shelley's new business venture. Sully receives a shipment containing a terrible surprise.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    With the release of River imminent, UDC believes himself safe. As time runs out, the Jackal must use all his skills to reach his target.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Thirteen-year-old Ra'Nell has to 'step up and be a man' when his mum has a breakdown. Meanwhile, on the Summerhouse Estate, Dushane and his friend Sully are running a thriving drugs business. Violent scenes from the start and very strong language throughout.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - We Ride Out for Family
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - We Ride Out for Family

    S2:E7

    Shelley confronts her past. Jamie meets with Kit. Bent on getting Lauren back, Curtis resorts to devious tactics as more issues overwhelm Dushane.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - You Don't Know Me
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #24 - You Don't Know Me

    S1:E10

    When an enemy's takedown puts Jamie back in a position of power, Dushane and Sully use their slick tactics to outsmart him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    On the eve of the 5th of November, Catesby, Fawkes and the plotters load the tunnels below Parliament with barrels of gunpowder. Across the city, Father Garnet is under pressure to reveal Catesby's plot for the good of the Catholic faith. Will the priest be the one to betray Catesby at the eleventh hour?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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Ronan Bennett Ratings Summary

"Helter Skelter" is the best rated episode written by Ronan Bennett. It scored 8.712/10 based on 33 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/18/2025 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Big Flame".