The BEST episodes of Agatha Christie's Poirot season 1

Every episode of Agatha Christie's Poirot season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Agatha Christie's Poirot season 1!

He’s the super sleuth with a sharp mind and a peculiar manner who doggedly deduces the truth behind the crimes.

Last Updated: 6/6/2025Network: ITV1Status: Ended
The Adventure of the Clapham Cook
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7.67
1316 votes

#1 - The Adventure of the Clapham Cook

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/1989

Poirot becomes intrigued by the seemingly trivial case of a missing Clapham cook.

Directors: Edward Bennett
Problem at Sea
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7.66
901 votes

#2 - Problem at Sea

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/1989

An obnoxious passenger threatens Poirot's hopes of resting on a Mediterranean cruise.

Directors: Renny Rye
Triangle at Rhodes
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7.58
853 votes

#3 - Triangle at Rhodes

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/1989

On holiday, Poirot uncovers the complicated relationships between his fellow hotel guests.

Directors: Renny Rye
Four and Twenty Blackbirds
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7.58
937 votes

#4 - Four and Twenty Blackbirds

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/1989

Poirot is intrigued by a reclusive artist's unusual behavior in a restaurant.

Directors: Renny Rye
The Incredible Theft
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7.56
782 votes

#5 - The Incredible Theft

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/1989

Poirot suspects more than espionage when the plans for a new fighter plane are stolen.

Murder in the Mews
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7.55
998 votes

#6 - Murder in the Mews

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/1989

On Bonfire Night, a murder enquiry grows more complex than the Gunpowder Plot.

Directors: Edward Bennett
The Dream
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7.46
770 votes

#7 - The Dream

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/19/1989

An industrialist consults Poirot about his suicidal dreams.

Directors: Edward Bennett
The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly
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7.45
927 votes

#8 - The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/1989

Inspector Japp does not consider a ransom note a threat to public order. Poirot disagrees.

Directors: Renny Rye
The Third Floor Flat
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7.42
844 votes

#9 - The Third Floor Flat

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/1989

Poirot discovers a murder in his own block of flats.

Directors: Edward Bennett
The King of Clubs
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7.36
771 votes

#10 - The King of Clubs

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/1989

Poirot uncovers a case of deception at a film studio - when is a murder not a murder?

Directors: Renny Rye