The BEST episodes of Case Histories season 1

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

An unusual take on the detective genre featuring Jackson Brodie, who has served with the army and the police, and is now a private investigator.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
When Will There Be Good News? (2)
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8.24
211 votes

#1 - When Will There Be Good News? (2)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/20/2011

Jackson is released from jail, his arrest having triggered a connection with the Joanna Hunter case. But will he be able to find her before something really bad happens? Meanwhile, Marcus has become caught up in the cheating wife case that Jackson just can't shake.

Directors: Dan Zeff
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When Will There Be Good News? (1)
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7.69
271 votes

#2 - When Will There Be Good News? (1)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/19/2011

Whilst investigating a routine 'cheating wife' case, Jackson is caught up in a terrible train accident that brings yet another lost little girl into his life. This sets off a series of seemingly unconnected events that will have a far greater impact on his life than he realises.

Directors: Dan Zeff
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Case Histories (2)
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7.31
294 votes

#3 - Case Histories (2)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2011

As the detective series continues, Jackson seems to be collecting lost girls. Along with his continuing investigation into the killing of Laura Wyre, and missing Olivia Land, Jackson decides to help a mysterious seductress find her niece. All whilst dealing with the knowledge that his ex-wife is moving to New Zealand with his beloved daughter.

Directors: Marc Jobst
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Case Histories (1)
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7.29
345 votes

#4 - Case Histories (1)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2011

Jackson takes on the mysterious case of a girl who went missing 30 years ago, as well as helping a grieving father to find the man who murdered his daughter, all whilst trying to deal with flashbacks to his own traumatic past.

Directors: Marc Jobst
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One Good Turn (1)
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7.14
278 votes

#5 - One Good Turn (1)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2011

Jackson helps a crime novelist who is caught up in a road rage incident whilst hunting down the killer of a drowned Russian girl. His daughter's imminent move to New Zealand sends him to Yorkshire to visit his past.

Directors: Bill Anderson
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One Good Turn (2)
star
7.10
217 votes

#6 - One Good Turn (2)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/13/2011

Jackson uncovers the dark secrets of a novelist's holiday in Russia. He takes the journalist on a journey to redemption, and helps the wife and the dominatrix of a comatose crook with their own controversial bid for freedom. He also says goodbye to his daughter, Marlee.

Directors: Bill Anderson
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