The BEST episodes of Irvine Welsh's Crime

Every episode of Irvine Welsh's Crime ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Irvine Welsh's Crime!

Prepare to enter the dangerous world and troubled mind of Detective Inspector Ray Lennox, a man engaged in a disturbing battle with his own demons, through the demanding and very public medium of serious crime investigations.

Last Updated: 2/1/2026Network: ITVXStatus: Continuing

7.86

96 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2023

As the series hurtles to a climax, Lennox makes a shocking discovery that turns the case on its head; all is not as it seems and the truth behind these murders lies closer to home.

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7.59

96 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2023

As Lennox wrestles with the consequences of his actions, the hunt to catch the killer ramps up when one of his own team is targeted. Lennox and Drummond look back at a 1992 case.

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7.56

196 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2021

Another young girl has gone missing, but Lennox thinks he can lure the perpetrator in.

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7.56

189 votes

#4 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2021

Lennox must face his demons to help him uncover the truth about the case.

7.54

97 votes

#5 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2023

The case continues to evade Lennox; he has a connection between the victims but can’t find a motive. As he struggles to find answers, Lennox’s past trauma comes back hard.

7.52

196 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2021

Lennox must use all his guile and cunning to expose those with something to hide.

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7.49

185 votes

#7 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2021

Lennox interrogates the suspect about the girl. Will he be able to save her in time?

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7.47

116 votes

#8 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2023

There’s a development in the case when a body turns up with similar injuries to the victim of the rumoured hotel attack. The victim has an obscure message carved into his body.

7.40

119 votes

#9 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2023

The attacker floods the internet with their manifesto and declares there will be a third victim. The race is on for Lennox and his team to prevent another death.

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7.40

206 votes

#10 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2021

As Lennox wrestles with his sobriety, the investigation continues.

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7.38

118 votes

#11 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2023

DI Ray Lennox is back - determined to prove he can put the Confectioner case behind him and be a normal cop. When an ex-colleague is assaulted, Lennox gets stuck into a new case.

7.32

239 votes

#12 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/18/2021

DI Ray Lennox and his partner are investigating the disappearance of schoolgirl.

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