The BEST episodes of Line of Duty season 1

Every episode of Line of Duty season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Line of Duty season 1!

A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.

Last Updated: 10/28/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Episode 5
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7.94
1548 votes

#1 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2012

With Gates on the run, the anti-corruption team come under pressure to close the case once and for all. Arnott is forced to make some tough decisions about where his loyalties lie. Fleming and Hastings go all out to catch Gates, leading to a shattering conclusion.

Writer: Jed Mercurio
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Episode 4
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7.87
1564 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2012

Desperate for proof of Gates's corruption, Fleming pushes her relationship with him to the limit. But her behaviour causes Morton to question if she might not be such a loyal colleague after all.

Writer: Jed Mercurio
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Episode 2
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7.80
1725 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2012

Having been duped into covering up Jackie's crime, Gates is desperate to sever ties with her. But, as Arnott and Fleming close in on his secret, Gates is plunged into an even more dangerous situation than he first thought.

Directors: David Caffrey
Writer: Jed Mercurio
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Episode 3
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7.67
1619 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2012

Arnott is convinced Gates played a part in Jackie's disappearance. With Fleming's help, the anti-corruption team tries to trap Gates into revealing his involvement in covering up Jackie's crimes.

Directors: David Caffrey
Writer: Jed Mercurio
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Episode 1
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7.60
1973 votes

#5 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/26/2012

When Steve Arnott is transferred to a police anti-corruption unit, he finds his target is the city's top detective, Tony Gates. Can Gates really be as good as he appears? Arnott must engage in a cat-and-mouse struggle to uncover Gates' secret.

Directors: David Caffrey
Writer: Jed Mercurio
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