The WORST episodes of Mistletoe Murders

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

Christmas store owner Emily Lane's sleuthing skills are put to the test as she investigates local murders. Despite Detective Sam Wilner's growing affection for her, Emily's enigmatic past raises suspicions about her true motives.

Last Updated: 2/2/2026Network: Hallmark+Status: Continuing

7.22

93 votes

#1 - Poison in a Pear Tree (2)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2024

With time running out to prove her friend's innocence, Emily puts her own secret past on the line to find the real tree farm killer, raising suspicion from Detective Sam Wilner.

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7.30

44 votes

#2 - The Ides of December (1)

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2025

The art world comes to Fletcher's Grove! When Sam's old partner is murdered guarding a high-profile painting, Emily teaches Sam to sleuth off the grid, and we uncover more of Emily's past.

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7.32

38 votes

#3 - The Ides of December (2)

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/2025

Emily and Sam unravel a complicated web of lies around the mysterious painting, discovering the lengths people will go to keep secrets, including Emily's; Violet crafts a special present.

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7.35

100 votes

#4 - Poison in a Pear Tree (1)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2024

Christmas shop owner Emily Lane uses secret skills to investigate a murder when a poisoned cookie links her to the crime. Detective Sam Wilner navigates the holidays with daughter Violet.

7.40

47 votes

#5 - Cold War (1)

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2025

After a year of avoidance, Emily and Sam reunite to solve the disappearance of the school chess coach, triggering echoes of Emily's past; Violet hopes to attend the winter dance with her crush.

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7.41

64 votes

#6 - Death of a Humbug (1)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/2024

The murder of the town Scrooge leads Emily and other shopkeepers to a Christmas Carol themed scavenger hunt orchestrated by the victim. Emily tries to keep Sam at arm's length.

7.43

74 votes

#7 - Peril of the Belles (1)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/2024

After a string of suspicious accidents, Emily goes undercover in the local choir to investigate; Sam, however, remains skeptical. Violet takes on more responsibility at the shop.

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7.43

46 votes

#8 - Cold War (2)

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/2025

Emily goes undercover at the school to solve the chess coach's murder; tensions rise when Sam suspects Violet's date, and the winter dance turns into a game of cat and mouse with the killer.

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7.47

66 votes

#9 - Peril of the Belles (2)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/2024

When the choir attacks escalate, Emily and Sam grow closer as they work together to find the culprit. Emily helps Violet out of a precarious situation by tapping into her dark past.

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7.62

50 votes

#10 - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (1)

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2025

When an upscale restauranteur is murdered, Emily finds herself harboring an unlikely fugitive as she sleuths to clear their name; Sam is thrown when his ex-wife arrives in town.

7.71

66 votes

#11 - Death of a Humbug (2)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2024

As Christmas draws closer, Emily continues to solve the scavenger hunt while also tracking a killer. Violet plans a surprise for Sam; Emily's mysterious past complicates her future.

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7.72

47 votes

#12 - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2)

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2025

Emily and Sam race to solve the murder before the new restaurant's Christmas feast; confronted with danger, Emily opens up to Sam and stops running from her past; Violet connects with her mom.

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