The BEST episodes of Shetland season 1

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

Set against the stark backdrop of Scotland's rugged coastline, DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate murders in the small island community of Shetland.

Last Updated: 12/25/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
Red Bones (2)
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7.49
788 votes

#1 - Red Bones (2)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/2013

With two murders and no strong leads, can Detective Inspector Perez and his team apprehend the suspect before crowds descend on the Shetland Islands for Up Helly Aa?

Directors: Peter Hoar
Writer: David Kane
Red Bones (1)
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7.36
891 votes

#2 - Red Bones (1)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2013

DI Perez investigates when elderly Shetlander Mima Wilson is murdered on the archaeological site in the grounds of her croft.

Directors: Peter Hoar
Writer: David Kane
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