The BEST episodes of Father Brown (2013) season 1

Every episode of Father Brown (2013) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Father Brown (2013) season 1!

Based on the stories by G. K. Chesterton, this period drama features Mark Williams as the eponymous crime-solving Roman Catholic priest.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
The Blue Cross
star
7.96
278 votes

#1 - The Blue Cross

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/25/2013

When his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by the infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul. But is he walking into a trap?

Directors: Ian Barber
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The Flying Stars
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7.86
392 votes

#2 - The Flying Stars

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

Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.

Directors: Ian Barber
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The Man in the Tree
star
7.78
332 votes

#3 - The Man in the Tree

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/2013

When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time?

Directors: Dominic Keavey
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The Mayor and the Magician
star
7.76
248 votes

#4 - The Mayor and the Magician

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/24/2013

When the mayor drops dead during his speech at the Kembleford village fete, Father Brown deduces that he was deliberately electrocuted. Meanwhile, Mrs McCarthy's past comes back to haunt her.

Directors: Dominic Keavey
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The Face of Death
star
7.71
282 votes

#5 - The Face of Death

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/2013

After a murder at the Kembleford charity treasure hunt, general suspicion falls upon a bereaved man who wants revenge. However, Father Brown is determined to prove the man's innocence.

Directors: Matt Carter
Writer: Lol Fletcher
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The Bride of Christ
star
7.66
339 votes

#6 - The Bride of Christ

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2013

When two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St. Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels.

Directors: Ian Barber
Writer: Jude Tindall
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The Eye of Apollo
star
7.60
301 votes

#7 - The Eye of Apollo

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2013

When the Church of Apollo comes to Kembleford, Susie is drawn to their charismatic leader Kalon. After Kalon's wife is murdered, Father Brown must break his spell over Susie or risk losing her forever.

Directors: Matt Carter
Writer: Tahsin Guner
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The Hammer of God
star
7.58
470 votes

#8 - The Hammer of God

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2013

When an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.

Directors: Ian Barber
Writer: Tahsin Guner
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The Devil's Dust
star
7.46
309 votes

#9 - The Devil's Dust

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/2013

Father Brown joins the search when a girl who is believed to be radioactive goes missing overnight. But just who is responsible for her disappearance?

Directors: Dominic Keavey
Writer: Dan Muirden
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The Wrong Shape
star
7.42
332 votes

#10 - The Wrong Shape

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2013

Soon after his poetry recital, Leonard Quinton is found hanging in the conservatory. When Father Brown realises that he could not have committed suicide, the search begins for a murderer.

Directors: Dominic Keavey
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