The BEST episodes of Smother season 1

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

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: 12/2/2024Network: RTÉ OneStatus: Ended
Episode 5
star
7.49
83 votes

#1 - 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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Episode 6
star
7.33
79 votes

#2 - 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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Episode 2
star
7.29
97 votes

#3 - 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
7.17
84 votes

#4 - 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
7.16
91 votes

#5 - 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
7.11
108 votes

#6 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV