The BEST episodes of Broadchurch season 1

Every episode of Broadchurch season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Broadchurch season 1!

The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.

Last Updated: 12/3/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
Episode 8
star
8.29
2513 votes

#1 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/22/2013

After weeks of speculation, the events surrounding the death come to light. Shockwaves ripple through Broadchurch as the community struggles to come to terms with the news.

Directors: James Strong
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Episode 7
star
7.94
2530 votes

#2 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/15/2013

Time is running out to solve the murder - will the discovery of a vital clue finally unlock the case? Beth and Mark take an important step in moving on with their lives.

Directors: James Strong
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Episode 5
star
7.81
2666 votes

#3 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/1/2013

As DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller come under fire, the people of Broadchurch start to turn on each other. Will a vital new piece of evidence lead the detectives to the killer?

Directors: Euros Lyn
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Episode 1
star
7.76
3112 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2013

When the body of an 11-year-old boy is found on a Dorset beach, local police officers DS Ellie Miller and DI Alec Hardy are called to investigate.

Directors: James Strong
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Episode 2
star
7.73
2673 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/2013

As the mystery around the death deepens, DI Hardy and DS Miller have to work quickly and identify the key suspects, but where is the murder scene?

Directors: James Strong
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Episode 4
star
7.69
2487 votes

#6 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/25/2013

Distraught by the lack of national press coverage, Beth and Mark Latimer take matters into their own hands to get news of the murder into the newspapers.

Directors: Euros Lyn
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Episode 3
star
7.66
2696 votes

#7 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2013

Fingerprints at the murder scene lead DI Hardy and DS Miller to a startling suspect. Meanwhile, Steve Connelly has a message for Beth.

Directors: Euros Lyn
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Episode 6
star
7.61
2445 votes

#8 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/8/2013

The town of Broadchurch comes together to mourn. In doing so, a new suspect comes to light. Beth and Mark turn to local vicar Paul for help.

Directors: James Strong
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