The WORST episodes of Karen Pirie

Every episode of Karen Pirie ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Karen Pirie!

Karen Pirie is a quick-witted young detective in this gripping cold case drama. Can she unravel the long-held secrets of a barmaid's murder?

Last Updated: 1/21/2026Network: ITV1Status: Continuing

7.50

200 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2025

When a body is discovered in a quarry, DI Karen Pirie and her team are tasked with reopening the case of the infamous 1984 kidnapping of an heiress and her son.

7.53

355 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2022

With the suspects now under attack, Karen's case has become a live investigation overnight... is someone out for revenge?

7.56

415 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2022

When a historic murder case in St Andrews becomes the subject of a true crime podcast, fearless DS Karen Pirie is tasked with solving it.

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7.59

187 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2025

The team are closer than ever to the truth as Karen digs into Cat's life and disappearance, but a shock discovery changes the course of the investigation.

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7.82

191 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2025

The case takes a dramatic turn and the pressure from all sides increases as Karen races to track down those responsible for the kidnap before the truth is buried.

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7.88

352 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2022

Karen is forced to confront a version of the truth she never thought possible - with everything at stake, will she finally find Rosie's killer and achieve justice?

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