The BEST episodes of Midsomer Murders season 1

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

A veteran DCI and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer.

Last Updated: 11/19/2024Network: ITV1Status: Continuing
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Death of a Hollow Man
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7.84
496 votes

#1 - Death of a Hollow Man

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/1998

DCI Barnaby donates time to the local amateur dramatic society when his wife Joyce is cast in a revival of "Amadeus," but complications arise when the leading man is murdered onstage.

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The Killings at Badger's Drift
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7.72
548 votes

#2 - The Killings at Badger's Drift

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/23/1997

An elderly woman is found dead in her own cottage and DCI Tom Barnaby is convinced the death is not a simple accident.

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Death in Disguise
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7.68
284 votes

#3 - Death in Disguise

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/1998

DCI Barnaby needs all his wits about him as he investigates a string of deaths at a local New Age commune.

Directors: Baz Taylor
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Written in Blood
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7.63
569 votes

#4 - Written in Blood

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/1998

After a noted author speaks before a group of local Midsomer writers, the naked body of the event's host is found bludgeoned to death in his bedroom.

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Faithful unto Death
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7.59
476 votes

#5 - Faithful unto Death

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/1998

When the wife of a wealthy local businessman disappears, Barnaby finds that Fawcett Green harbors a complex web of financial and romantic entanglements.

Directors: Baz Taylor
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