The WORST episodes of Art Detectives
Every episode of Art Detectives ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Art Detectives!
In the Metropolitan Police's smallest department, the Heritage Crime Unit, an art-loving detective tackles cases connected to the world of art, antiques, collectibles and cultural heritage.
#1 - Pictures at an Exhibition
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2025
When an art historian is found murdered in his home, DI Mick Palmer and DC Shazia Malik are sent to investigate; as they dig into the case, they uncover a vandalized painting, sabotaged security footage, and a dark family secret.
#2 - Dead & Buried
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2025
The detectives look into the discovery of a gold Viking hoard stolen from a prehistoric burial chamber. After the site is reopened, they unearth a series of secrets and betrayals leading to a thousand-year-old cover-up.
#3 - Noble Rot
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2025
At an exclusive wine tasting, host Raymond Bettane dies from a spiked drink. As the detectives question each of the guests, Mick makes a shocking discovery about Bettane's vintage wines.
#4 - Ice Cold
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2025
An American millionaire who planned to donate his collection of Titanic memorabilia is found dead in his hotel room in Belfast. Discovering that the man was poisoned, Mick and Shazia suspect someone wanted to stop the donation.
#5 - Warped
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2025
A music producer is battered to death in his studio and his rare rock memorabilia stolen. But when the victim's collection is later found dumped in the river, Mick and Shazia question the killer's motive
#6 - Final Bid
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2025
Mick's father, Ron, is taken hostage by a criminal gang for stealing a valuable painting from them-and Mick gets an ultimatum; he and Shazia must investigate the theft of a rare Chinese vase that has disappeared from a locked vault.