The BEST episodes of Death in Paradise season 2

Every episode of Death in Paradise season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Death in Paradise season 2!

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: 11/19/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
A Dash of Sunshine
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8.16
636 votes

#1 - A Dash of Sunshine

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2013

There is an unwelcome blast from the past for DI Richard Poole when a former colleague turns up in Saint Marie. Will an extra detective on the Caribbean island prove to be a help to Richard and the team as they try to explain a seemingly random killing, or a hindrance?

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A Stormy Occurrence
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7.97
579 votes

#2 - A Stormy Occurrence

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2013

A storm is brewing as a hurricane heads for Saint Marie. Is the storm to blame for a death at the university, or is something more sinister afoot? DI Richard Poole learns that he cannot fight the weather but, with DS Bordey and the team, will he manage to stop a murderer in their tracks?

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A Murder on the Plantation
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7.97
638 votes

#3 - A Murder on the Plantation

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2013

DI Richard Poole struggles to muster that loving feeling for the local voodoo festival celebrating romance and friendship. However, an understanding of the nature of love, friendship and the ties that bind, proves vital in solving a mysterious murder at a local sugar plantation.

Directors: Keith Boak
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A Deadly Curse
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7.97
623 votes

#4 - A Deadly Curse

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2013

Camille attempts to persuade Richard to take an interest in the history and folklore of Saint Marie. Richard remains focused on work, but can an ancient legend help him and the team explain a mysterious double murder and a series of strange happenings in the tropical jungle?

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A Deadly Party
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7.95
602 votes

#5 - A Deadly Party

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2013

When a philanthropist is murdered in broad daylight at a charity fundraiser, DI Poole and his colleagues find themselves up against a daring and elusive opponent. Can the team catch the killer before the trail goes cold, or will this be the case that defeats Richard and sends him back to the UK?

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An Unholy Death
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7.91
714 votes

#6 - An Unholy Death

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2013

DI Richard Poole is perplexed by a fatal fire at the island convent. Will he and his team manage to unravel the many mysteries at the heart of this seemingly impossible murder? And will DS Bordey get to the root of the inspector's nun phobia?

Directors: Charles Palmer
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Death in the Clinic
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7.91
605 votes

#7 - Death in the Clinic

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2013

DI Richard Poole and his colleagues are baffled by an apparent suicide at an exclusive plastic surgery clinic. Richard is determined to prove that Valerie Dupree was murdered, but with a lack of evidence, and motive, will he and his team be able to find the culprit before they're out of time?

Directors: David O'Neill
Writer: Dan Sefton
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Murder Onboard
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7.80
647 votes

#8 - Murder Onboard

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2013

The pressure is on for DI Richard Poole and his team to solve an audacious murder carried out in the presence of DS Bordey on a Caribbean party boat. Emotions are running high - can the inspector crack the case, and will he manage to make an emotional gesture to comfort his grieving friend?

Directors: Keith Boak
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