The WORST episodes of Death Valley (2025)

Every episode of Death Valley (2025) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Death Valley (2025)!

Curmudgeonly retired actor meets eager young detective - they're the perfect crime-fighting duo, if they can only get along.

Last Updated: 1/13/2026Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing

6.90

143 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/25/2025

DS Janie Mallowan teams up with eccentric national treasure and beloved TV detective John Chapel, to solve a murder.

Directors: Simon Hynd

Writer: Paul Doolan

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.03

88 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/15/2025

John and Janie investigate a murder in an amateur dramatics group, prompting John to take a role in their next stage production.

Watch Now:Amazon Apple TV

7.16

96 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2025

Janie and John disagree on how to investigate the untimely death of a best man. John goes against Janie’s wishes and befriends the bride to gain insight into the wedding party.

Watch Now:Amazon

7.25

104 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/1/2025

After a mysterious walker is found dead on a Welsh mountain trail, Janie ropes John into joining her mam Yvonne’s walking group to investigate the unidentified woman.

7.31

77 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/22/2025

A murder mystery party turns into a real investigation when a famous actor is found stabbed to death. John reconnects with an old flame while he and Janie investigate.

Watch Now:Amazon

7.33

78 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/29/2025

John and Janie unravel a mystery involving a murder at a school reunion, a cold case and a shocking discovery from Janie’s past. John risks their friendship with unexpected news.

Watch Now:Amazon