The BEST episodes of Death in Paradise season 12

Every episode of Death in Paradise season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Death in Paradise season 12!

When a British Detective Inspector is transferred to the small Caribbean island of Sainte-Marie, he investigates intriguing murders with the local police team—while simultaneously trying to adapt to the Caribbean way of life.

Last Updated: 12/13/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
Sins of the Detective (2)
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7.85
213 votes

#1 - Sins of the Detective (2)

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2023

The team must prove Neville's innocence after Professor Cartwright is murdered. DI Karen Flitcroft from the Department of Policing Standards takes over the investigation. The investigation leads Naomi and Selwyn to Justin West at the preppers commune.

Writer: James Hall
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A Murder Forewarned (1)
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7.71
219 votes

#2 - A Murder Forewarned (1)

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2023

The team investigate the murder of a water taxi driver at the same time as Neville receives an anonymous letter warning them a murder is due to take place.

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A Calypso Caramba
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7.67
209 votes

#3 - A Calypso Caramba

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2023

The team investigate the murder of a renowned calypso singer's husband. Meanwhile, Neville struggles with Sophie's revelations and contemplates his future in Saint Marie.

Directors: Leon Lopez
Writer: James Hall
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An Unpleasant Homecoming
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7.62
205 votes

#4 - An Unpleasant Homecoming

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2023

The team join Naomi in Saint Barnabas when her best friend's father is murdered at a wedding. Meanwhile, Marlon tries to prepare for his sergeant exams but is easily distracted.

Directors: Steve Brett
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Murder on the High Seas
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7.62
217 votes

#5 - Murder on the High Seas

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2023

The team investigate the murder of an estate agent during the private sale of a picturesque beach. Meanwhile, Marlon leads a counterfeit goods case to impress the Commissioner.

Directors: Steve Brett
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On the Sanctity of Children
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7.58
219 votes

#6 - On the Sanctity of Children

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2023

The team investigate the murder of a former children’s home resident. Meanwhile, Marlon sits his sergeant’s exams, and Selwyn meets his daughter for the first time.

Directors: Leon Lopez
Writer: Tom Nash
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The Communal Death
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7.57
218 votes

#7 - The Communal Death

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2023

The team investigate a preppers commune when one of their members is poisoned inside a locked bunker. Meanwhile, Neville has a series of adventurous dates with Sophie.

Directors: Declan Recks
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Murder in the Stars
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7.54
217 votes

#8 - Murder in the Stars

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2023

The team investigate the mysterious death of an astronomer after he falls from a cliff during a rare planetary event. Meanwhile, is romance blossoming for Neville?

Directors: Declan Recks
Writer: Ian Jarvis
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