The BEST Episodes of Cracker
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2019
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 - True Romance (1)
Season 3 - Episode 6
Fitz is the target of a secret admirer who is willing to kill—and keep killing—to get his attention, understanding and love.
8.48 
#2 - To Be a Somebody (2)
Season 2 - Episode 2
After the death of his father, an ordinary citizen goes horribly wrong.
8.42 
#3 - To Be a Somebody (1)
Season 2 - Episode 1
After the death of his father, an ordinary citizen goes horribly wrong.
8.37 
#4 - Best Boys (2)
Season 3 - Episode 5
An instant attraction between a man and a teenage boy leads to murder.
8.32 
#5 - To Say I Love You (3)
Season 1 - Episode 5
A young boy goes missing and the police suspect murder. Fitz is asked to help investigate.
8.21 
#6 - Brotherly Love (3)
Season 3 - Episode 3
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.
8.14 
#7 - To Be a Somebody (3)
Season 2 - Episode 3
After the death of his father, an ordinary citizen goes horribly wrong.
8.13 
#8 - To Say I Love You (2)
Season 1 - Episode 4
While his own marriage is falling apart, Fitz goes up against a young couple who would do anything to stay together.
8.11 
#9 - Brotherly Love (2)
Season 3 - Episode 2
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.
8.08 
#10 - Men Should Weep (2)
Season 2 - Episode 8
.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.
8.05 
#11 - Best Boys (1)
Season 3 - Episode 4
An instant attraction between a man and a teenage boy leads to murder.
8.04 
#12 - Men Should Weep (3)
Season 2 - Episode 9
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.
8.00 
#13 - One Day a Lemming Will Fly (1)
Season 1 - Episode 6
A young boy goes missing and the police suspect murder. Fitz is asked to help investigate.
7.97 
#14 - The Mad Woman in the Attic (2)
Season 1 - Episode 2
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.
7.91 
#15 - Men Should Weep (1)
Season 2 - Episode 7
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.
7.88 
#16 - One Day a Lemming Will Fly (2)
Season 1 - Episode 7
A young boy goes missing and the police suspect murder. Fitz is asked to help investigate.
7.88 
#17 - True Romance (2)
Season 3 - Episode 7
Fitz is the target of a secret admirer who is willing to kill — and keep killing — to get his attention, understanding and love.
7.86 
#18 - Brotherly Love (1)
Season 3 - Episode 1
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.
7.85 
#19 - To Say I Love You (1)
Season 1 - Episode 3
While his own marriage is falling apart, Fitz goes up against a young couple who would do anything to stay together.
7.63 
#20 - The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)
Season 1 - Episode 1
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.
7.63 
#21 - The Big Crunch (1)
Season 2 - Episode 4
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.
7.47 
#22 - The Big Crunch (3)
Season 2 - Episode 6
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.
7.46 
#23 - The Big Crunch (2)
Season 2 - Episode 5
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.
7.12