The BEST episodes of Whitstable Pearl season 1

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

With her son grown, single mum Pearl pursues her lifelong dream and starts a private detective agency, which she runs from her family restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all kinds of cases. But when a friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town DCI Mike McGuire.

Last Updated: 12/8/2024Network: Acorn TVStatus: Continuing
A Cup O' Kindness
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7.36
143 votes

#1 - A Cup O' Kindness

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/2021

When a mother takes her daughter out for a boat ride despite the father's wishes, the boat starts taking on water and the two need to be rescued. Was it an accident, or were they targeted? Pearl investigates while Mike tries to enjoy his time off from police duty in the days before New Year's Eve.

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Civil War
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7.28
165 votes

#2 - Civil War

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/31/2021

When a retired policeman is murdered during a Civil War reenactment, McGuire initially focuses on widow Heidi. But between the dead man's three mistresses and a 35-year long feud with his brother, things soon become a lot more complicated.

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Disappearance at Oare
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7.24
153 votes

#3 - Disappearance at Oare

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/2021

When young widow Christina receives an anonymous note claiming her husband did not commit suicide seven years earlier she hires Pearl to investigate. Pearl's efforts lead her to the man's emotionally fragile parents, a local church run by a very creepy minister and a derelict former children's home. Meanwhile, Detective McGuire's depression threatens to overwhelm him.

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The Man on the Blue Plaque
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7.17
132 votes

#4 - The Man on the Blue Plaque

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/21/2021

A 30-year-old skeleton washes up on the shore, and the victim has a very personal connection to Pearl. Pearl's budding romance with Mike is threatened when he identifies a suspect close to home.

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Random Acts
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7.17
187 votes

#5 - Random Acts

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/24/2021

Working with local cop DS Nikki Martel, Mike investigates the death of a diabetic estate agent force-fed marmalade. When a woman hires Pearl to look into a large sum of cash left in her mailbox, Pearl discovers Whitstable may have a mysterious benefactor-but are they connected to the murder?

Directors: David Caffrey
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The Free Waters
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7.10
220 votes

#6 - The Free Waters

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/24/2021

Restaurant owner Pearl Nolan discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship. The police, led by out-of-towner Chief Inspector Mike McGuire, believe it was an accident, but Pearl, who also runs a private detective agency, suspects foul play.

Directors: David Caffrey
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