The WORST episodes of Ordinary Lies

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

Set on the shopfloor and in the offices of a motor showroom, Ordinary Lies tells the story of how desperation can lead to drastic solutions, even in the most everyday of workplaces. Following an ordinary group of colleagues and friends, the witty drama reveals the extraordinary, gradual unravelling of each individual’s torrid lies and secrets which, on occasion, lead to life-shattering consequences.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Episode 4
star
7.31
61 votes

#1 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2016

Forklift driver Wendy is always up for a laugh. But when her past catches up with her, she takes drastic measures to make sure her problem goes away for good.

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Episode 1
star
7.43
68 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/2015

In a desperate bid to save his job, Marty tells an unforgivable lie about his wife.

Directors: John McKay
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Episode 3
star
7.54
56 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2015

Nobody in the office would ever suspect that Kathy has a secret life.

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Episode 3
star
7.55
64 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2016

By day Toke is a manager, but by night he becomes someone entirely different. When Toke finds a young girl in need, he has to question just how far he is willing to go to save her.

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Episode 2
star
7.57
77 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/25/2016

Holly has a pretty unremarkable life, until she makes a devastating discovery which leads to her creating a secret life that gives her more than she bargained for.

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Episode 2
star
7.58
64 votes

#6 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/2015

An all-expenses-paid holiday to the Dominican Republic has a dangerous catch.

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Episode 1
star
7.60
70 votes

#7 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/18/2016

On the surface, Joe seems to have the perfect family life. But when a sneaking suspicion turns into him installing CCTV in his home, he finds that the truth is a bitter pill to swallow.

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Episode 5
star
7.66
64 votes

#8 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2016

Fletch and wife Caz are the rock-solid office couple, but when Caz oversteps the mark, sending Fletch on a downward spiral, he wonders if she really is the right woman for him.

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Episode 4
star
7.76
63 votes

#9 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2015

Rick finds himself in very dangerous territory as he befriends his boss's young daughter.

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Episode 6
star
7.79
53 votes

#10 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2016

Jenna's life is turned upside down when her ex-con sister comes back on the scene. Loyalties are tested, and Jenna takes drastic action to save herself before it is too late.

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Episode 5
star
7.93
55 votes

#11 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2015

Pete and his wife Vannessa learn that they are expecting a baby and it looks like luck is finally on their side. Pete is feeling the pressure financially though. After he and colleague Fat Jason are involved in a violent car robbery during a test drive, things begin to spiral out of control. The police believe that the robbery was an inside job and attention soon turns to Fat Jason whose increasingly suspicious behaviour causes major concern.

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Episode 6
star
8.02
55 votes

#12 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/2015

Beth finally starts to move on with her life, but as she and Mike grow closer, the family of her missing husband don't want to see her start a new life without him. And then the police arrive at her door.

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