The BEST episodes of Better

Every episode of Better ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Better!

Everyone has their own version of right and wrong. A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. To break the ties, there's only one way out.

Last Updated: 3/28/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended

7.42

96 votes

#1 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/6/2023

Lou makes one last desperate attempt to bring Col down, but things do not go exactly as she hoped. Feeling powerless, Ceri resorts to drastic action in order to defend his family.

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7.34

100 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2023

Lou and Vernon’s plans to take Col down threaten to trigger a bloody gang war, while Owen and Donal grow ever closer. Esther becomes curious about Lou’s erratic behaviour.

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7.28

98 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/20/2023

Lou struggles to keep up appearances with Col, inviting further suspicion. Desperate to get away from Col and clear her conscience, she seeks help from an unexpected source.

Directors: Jonathan Brough

Writer: Jonathan Brackley, Sam Vincent

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7.00

155 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/13/2023

After her son almost dies, corrupt detective Lou Slack attempts to make amends for her misdeeds but realises she must betray the dangerous drug baron she has been working for.

Directors: Jonathan Brough

Writer: Jonathan Brackley, Sam Vincent

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6.96

91 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/2023

As Vernon is taken into custody, Lou attempts to live a normal life within the law and deal with suspicion from Sandy, but finds herself pushed to breaking point.

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