The BEST Episodes of Cracker
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Oct 8, 2020
Network: ITV1
Dr. Eddie "Fitz" Fitzgerald (Robbie Coltrane) is an alcoholic, chain-smoking, womanizer who just happens to be an expert psychologist. In spite of marital and family problems, he is often called to assist the police in difficult cases that cannot be easily solved.
#1 - To Be a Somebody (2)
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 17, 1994
After the death of his father, an ordinary citizen goes horribly wrong.
9.08 
#2 - To Say I Love You (3)
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Oct 25, 1993
A young boy goes missing and the police suspect murder. Fitz is asked to help investigate.
9.05 
#3 - To Be a Somebody (3)
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 24, 1994
After the death of his father, an ordinary citizen goes horribly wrong.
8.99 
#4 - To Be a Somebody (1)
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired Oct 10, 1994
After the death of his father, an ordinary citizen goes horribly wrong.
8.97 
#5 - To Say I Love You (2)
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Oct 18, 1993
While his own marriage is falling apart, Fitz goes up against a young couple who would do anything to stay together.
8.92 
#6 - One Day a Lemming Will Fly (1)
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 1, 1993
A young boy goes missing and the police suspect murder. Fitz is asked to help investigate.
8.88 
#7 - Best Boys (2)
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired Nov 13, 1995
An instant attraction between a man and a teenage boy leads to murder.
8.75 
#8 - True Romance (1)
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 20, 1995
Fitz is the target of a secret admirer who is willing to kill—and keep killing—to get his attention, understanding and love.
8.75 
#9 - The Mad Woman in the Attic (2)
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 4, 1993
A young woman is brutally murdered on a train, suspected to be the victim of a serial killer. Dr. Eddie "Fitz" Fitzgerald is brought in to help.
8.67 
#10 - Brotherly Love (3)
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 29, 1995
The brutal murder and violation of a prostitute quickly leads to an arrest, but while the suspect is in custody, an identical murder happens. At the same time, the death of Fitz's mother reunites him with his brother Danny, and Jimmy Beck, under long time stress from Billborough's death at Albie Kinsella's hands, finally reaches his breaking point, leading to a devastating climax.
8.65 
#11 - One Day a Lemming Will Fly (2)
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 8, 1993
A young boy goes missing and the police suspect murder. Fitz is asked to help investigate.
8.65 
#12 - Men Should Weep (2)
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired Nov 28, 1994
.The case of a serial rapist who wears a mask, yet tries to develop a relationship with his victims strikes at the heart of Fitz's personal and professional life when Penhaligon is raped and the rapist, apparently acting on Fitz's advice, starts to kill as well. Meanwhile, Penhaligon begins to discover a connection between her rapist and Jimmy Beck.
8.60 
#13 - Men Should Weep (3)
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired Dec 5, 1994
The case of a serial rapist who wears a mask, yet tries to develop a relationship with his victims strikes at the heart of Fitz's personal and professional life when Penhaligon is raped and the rapist, apparently acting on Fitz's advice, starts to kill as well. Meanwhile, Penhaligon begins to discover a connection between her rapist and Jimmy Beck.
8.60 
#14 - Brotherly Love (2)
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 23, 1995
The brutal murder and violation of a prostitute quickly leads to an arrest, but while the suspect is in custody, an identical murder happens. At the same time, the death of Fitz's mother reunites him with his brother Danny, and Jimmy Beck, under long time stress from Billborough's death at Albie Kinsella's hands, finally reaches his breaking point, leading to a devastating climax.
8.54 
#15 - Best Boys (1)
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired Nov 6, 1995
An instant attraction between a man and a teenage boy leads to murder.
8.53 
#16 - True Romance (2)
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 27, 1995
Fitz is the target of a secret admirer who is willing to kill — and keep killing — to get his attention, understanding and love.
8.50 
#17 - Brotherly Love (1)
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired Oct 22, 1995
The brutal murder and violation of a prostitute quickly leads to an arrest, but while the suspect is in custody, an identical murder happens. At the same time, the death of Fitz's mother reunites him with his brother Danny, and Jimmy Beck, under long time stress from Billborough's death at Albie Kinsella's hands, finally reaches his breaking point, leading to a devastating climax.
8.43 
#18 - Men Should Weep (1)
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 21, 1994
The case of a serial rapist who wears a mask, yet tries to develop a relationship with his victims strikes at the heart of Fitz's personal and professional life when Penhaligon is raped and the rapist, apparently acting on Fitz's advice, starts to kill as well. Meanwhile, Penhaligon begins to discover a connection between her rapist and Jimmy Beck.
8.39 
#19 - The Big Crunch (3)
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 14, 1994
A young girl missing for several days is discovered naked, covered in strange symbols and quoting the Bible. The trail leads to a fringe Christian sect and its charismatic leader.
8.26 
#20 - The Big Crunch (1)
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Oct 31, 1994
A young girl missing for several days is discovered naked, covered in strange symbols and quoting the Bible. The trail leads to a fringe Christian sect and its charismatic leader.
8.10 
#21 - The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Sep 27, 1993
A young woman is brutally murdered on a train, suspected to be the victim of a serial killer. Dr. Eddie "Fitz" Fitzgerald is brought in to help.
8.10 
#22 - The Big Crunch (2)
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired Nov 7, 1994
A young girl missing for several days is discovered naked, covered in strange symbols and quoting the Bible. The trail leads to a fringe Christian sect and its charismatic leader.
8.09 
#23 - To Say I Love You (1)
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 11, 1993
While his own marriage is falling apart, Fitz goes up against a young couple who would do anything to stay together.
8.06