The WORST episodes of The Witness for the Prosecution

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

When glamorous Emily French is brutally murdered in her home, all the evidence points to French's young lover, Leonard Vole, to whom the heiress left her fortune. Mrs. French's devoted housekeeper proclaims Leonard's guilt, but Leonard insists that his wife, enigmatic chorus girl Romaine, can prove his innocence. As the scandalous crime goes to trial, solicitor John Mayhew finds that the case may be his undoing.

Last Updated: 11/8/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Part 1
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7.41
305 votes

#1 - Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/26/2016

When Leonard Vole is accused of murdering society lady Emily French, his solicitor Mayhew clings to the hope that Leonard's wife Romaine will provide the alibi that can save his life.

Directors: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Sarah Phelps
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Part 2
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7.57
265 votes

#2 - Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/27/2016

Romaine, whose testimony was Leonard's one hope to save him from the gallows, has turned on him, leaving Mayhew's case hopeless and Leonard's fatal verdict imminent.

Directors: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Sarah Phelps
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