The BEST episodes of The Brokenwood Mysteries season 12

Every episode of The Brokenwood Mysteries season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Brokenwood Mysteries season 12!

The Brokenwood Mysteries is a New Zealand detective drama set in the fictional town of Brokenwood, where the unconventional Detective Mike Shepherd and his team solve intriguing murder cases in a seemingly quiet rural community.

Last Updated: 4/29/2026Network: Acorn TVStatus: Continuing
Angels and Demons
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7.61
18 votes

#1 - Angels and Demons

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2026

Young and charismatic priest Canon Zach Mantell shakes up Brokenwood's parish with his unconventional style; but when his wife dies in the church cemetery, Mike and Kristin find clues that point to a murder.

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They're Out There Alright
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7.56
18 votes

#2 - They're Out There Alright

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2026

When a chef is found dead in a crop circle, alien abduction theories spark as a UFO convention arrives in Brokenwood; but after another death occurs, Mike and Kristin investigate whether the truth is extraterrestrial or all too human.

Midnight in the Garden
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7.33
18 votes

#3 - Midnight in the Garden

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2026

A lavish New Year's Eve masquerade comes to a tragic end following the death of its mysterious host the following morning; as gripping secrets emerge, Mike and the team must unmask the killer among the party guests.

No Return Ticket
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7.10
10 votes

#4 - No Return Ticket

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2026

A celebratory vintage train ride ends in tragedy when a bride is murdered and thrown out beside the tracks; as Mike and his team investigate, they must dig through old rivalries and family tensions to find the killer hiding on the train.