The WORST episodes of The Living and the Dead

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

Somerset, England, 1888. A land and a community on the edge of monumental change, on the great hinge between ancient traditional ways and an industrial, scientific future. A land of ghosts and myths, poltergeists and demons - if there was ever a time for those ghosts to rise out of the ground, this would be that time. At the heart of this small community is Nathan Appleby, a reluctant gentleman farmer who is obsessed with proving the existence of the afterlife.

Last Updated: 4/28/2026Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended

7.60

431 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/28/2016

It is Somerset 1894 and after a pioneering Victorian psychologist brings his vivacious young wife to live on his family's estate, he is confronted by one disturbing case after another.

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7.83

328 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/5/2016

After a young boy is disturbed by some terrifying visions, Nathan attempts to do everything he can to protect him. Nathan has been having visions of this own though and he could be on the edge of madness.

7.87

236 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/19/2016

When a woman goes missing, Nathan must put his spiritual troubles aside to lead the rescue party. As he races to solve the mystery, Charlotte struggles with a secret of her own.

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7.91

217 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/26/2016

When the village is engulfed by murderous spirits, Nathan and Charlotte must fight to put an end to these terrifying events.

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7.94

262 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/12/2016

The farm and its future are under threat and Nathan and Charlotte attempt to save their crops and expose the dark secrets of a disturbed young man before he can do even more damage.

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8.22

204 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/2/2016

After the events of recent weeks, Nathan and Charlotte's marriage faces its greatest test yet. As past and present collide, will Nathan risk all for a chance to see his son again?