The BEST episodes of Midsomer Murders season 12

Every episode of Midsomer Murders season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Midsomer Murders season 12!

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

Last Updated: 2/14/2025Network: ITV1Status: Continuing
The Great and the Good
star
8.00
282 votes

#1 - The Great and the Good

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/14/2010

A troubled schoolteacher, subject to sleepwalking and quasi-paranoia, feels that an intruder has been in her house, and doubters find dead bodies to confirm her fears.

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The Creeper
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7.99
352 votes

#2 - The Creeper

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2010

A cat burglar named "The Creeper" is breaking into the estates of Causton, and the alcoholic writer threatening a "tell-all" book about his friends turns up dead.

Directors: Renny Rye
Writer: Andrew Payne
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The Black Book
star
7.95
322 votes

#3 - The Black Book

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/5/2009

The sale of a previously unknown painting by an 18th century painter sends Barnaby into an investigation of murders as well as art forgery.

Directors: Peter Smith
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Secrets and Spies
star
7.84
312 votes

#4 - Secrets and Spies

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/29/2009

A number of murders near a government safe house in Midsomer appear to be connected to a group of British spies stationed in East Berlin during the Cold War.

Directors: Renny Rye
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The Glitch
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7.82
243 votes

#5 - The Glitch

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/2009

An air traffic computer system, based on the theories of an eccentric college professor, is denounced by the creator, causing a financial crisis for its backers.

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The Dogleg Murders
star
7.79
387 votes

#6 - The Dogleg Murders

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/22/2009

A member is killed with a golf club on the Whiteoaks Golf Course. During the investigation, Barnaby discovers Whiteoaks to be full of hatred, gambling, violence, jealousy and extortion.

Writer: Andrew Payne
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Small Mercies
star
7.67
285 votes

#7 - Small Mercies

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/2009

The dead body of a local troublemaker and lady's man is found in the model village which is the chief tourist attraction of Little Worthy.

Directors: Peter Smith
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