The BEST episodes of Smother

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

When Val Ahern’s husband Denis is found dead at a foot of a cliff close to their home the morning after a family party, she begins to interrogate his relationships with his family – and begins to uncover an intricate web of lies.

Last Updated: 8/26/2024Network: RTÉ OneStatus: Ended
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Episode 3
star
7.62
42 votes

#1 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2022

As the Aherns prepare for Calum's birthday celebrations, they struggle to maintain a semblance of normality as the campaign of terror against the family escalates.

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Episode 5
star
7.57
37 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2022

Val tries to figure out who she can trust and how she can protect her family from danger, while Finn agrees to help Elaine convince Calum her drink was spiked the day of the crash.

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Episode 5
star
7.53
80 votes

#3 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2021

Jenny tries desperately to resolve her financial difficulties, while events spiral out of control at Anna's birthday lunch despite Val's attempts to keep the family together.

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star
7.44
27 votes

#4 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2023

On trial for murder, Val's fate appears to be sealed as the events surrounding the death are presented to the court and the Ahern family are thrust back into the spotlight. But there may yet be one final twist in this tale.

Directors: Dathaí Keane
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Episode 2
star
7.43
44 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2022

Val and her three daughters are stunned to discover the word 'liar' scrawled in lipstick across the mirror. To Val, the ramifications are starkly evident: someone is clearly out to get her.

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Episode 6
star
7.40
42 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2022

Val is determined to confront Alanna once and for all, but she realises a more dangerous threat is brewing much closer to home.

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Episode 6
star
7.37
76 votes

#7 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2021

Val increases her efforts to find out the truth about Denis’ death, finding herself torn between reality and what is right. Rory makes long-overdue amends and protects his boys.

Directors: Dathaí Keane
Writer: Tom Farrelly
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star
7.33
24 votes

#8 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/26/2023

Paul convinces Val that she has to cut herself off from her family due to their toxic influence, but she struggles to stick to his advice. Jenny and Anna travel to Donegal to investigate Grace's death themselves and they make a shocking discovery while there.

Directors: Dathaí Keane
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star
7.32
28 votes

#9 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/2023

Trying to put her life back together after the tragic events of the last few years, Val has found love with Paul Madigan. Return of the thriller, starring Dervla Kirwan

Directors: Dathaí Keane
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Episode 2
star
7.31
94 votes

#10 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2021

Val struggles to understand Grace's actions, while the local Gardaí look closer at the Ahern family as the investigation ceases treating Denis death as an accident.

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Episode 4
star
7.28
43 votes

#11 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2022

In the aftermath of the birthday party, the family is in disarray. Elaine insists she has been set up but fingers are being pointed in every direction.

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Episode 1
star
7.19
48 votes

#12 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2022

With the family still picking up the pieces after the death of Denis, a stranger turns up on Val's doorstep claiming to be Denis' estranged son, Finn. Presented with this unwelcome guest, the Aherns soon realise their ordeal is far from over.

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star
7.19
27 votes

#13 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2023

Val refuses to listen to Jenny and Anna's fears that her life is in danger, but when she finally realises what Paul has been hiding, events spiral towards a shocking conclusion.

Directors: Dathaí Keane
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Episode 4
star
7.19
81 votes

#14 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2021

The Aherns question Calum's recent violent behaviour, while Grace sees Joe for the first time since she confronted him at home. Jenny and Frank reminisce about Denis.

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Episode 3
star
7.18
88 votes

#15 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2021

Val looks to Mairead for support when Carl comes under fire as events from his past life in Denmark come to light, while Calum has a run-in with a group of local lads.

Writer: Tom Farrelly
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Episode 1
star
7.12
105 votes

#16 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2021

When Val Ahern's husband Denis is found dead at a foot of a cliff close to their home the morning after a family party, she begins to interrogate his relationships with his family.

Directors: Dathaí Keane
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star
7.09
22 votes

#17 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/12/2023

As Jenny looks for evidence to incriminate Elaine, Val's world is rocked when Paul reveals a bombshell of his own

Directors: Dathaí Keane
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star
6.92
26 votes

#18 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/19/2023

Jenny and Anna confront Elaine over their sister's death, while an increasingly isolated Val must face up to her own worst fears about Grace when she undergoes therapy.

Directors: Dathaí Keane
Writer: Sonya Kelly
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