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.

Last Updated: 8/1/2025Network: Acorn TVStatus: Continuing
Pictures at an Exhibition
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7.18
100 votes

#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.

Directors: Jennie Paddon
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Dead & Buried
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7.36
83 votes

#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.

Directors: Jennie Paddon
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Ice Cold
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7.41
63 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Declan Recks
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Noble Rot
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7.44
72 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Jennie Paddon
Writer: Kitty Percy
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Warped
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7.54
69 votes

#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

Directors: Jennie Paddon
Writer: Emma Goodwin
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Final Bid
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7.67
57 votes

#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.

Directors: Jennie Paddon
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