The BEST episodes of Witless

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

Leanne and Rhona are two ordinary flatmates whose lives are thrown into disarray after witnessing a gangland shooting.

Last Updated: 2/20/2024Network: BBC ThreeStatus: Ended
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Episode 5
star
8.00
15 votes

#1 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2018

Ambushed by the gang, Rhona and Leanne are trapped as the building burns down around them. It looks as though Willy Whelan has triumphed in this final stand-off. But will Patrick betray his ex-love, Leanne, so easily? Meanwhile, with gang insiders dispatched to kill him, DJ Sound as F*** is set to meet a grim fate in the juvenile detention centre. In the dramatic finale of Witless we discover whether Patrick really has crossed over to the dark side, if it's the end of the road for DJ Sound as F***, and whether Leanne and Rhona can make it out alive.

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Episode 3
star
7.94
62 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2017

Rhona and Leanne find out the truth about Patrick’s shady criminal connections.

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Episode 2
star
7.90
61 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2017

Leanne and Rhona wake up to find themselves hurtling full speed down the motorway...

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Episode 5
star
7.84
76 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/2016

The net appears to be closing in on Leanne and Rhona, and there are many questions unanswered. Will Forrest lead the gang to the girls, or might Appraisal crack under pressure from the police? And could the discovery of the murder weapon be the girls' ticket home?

Directors: Andrew Chaplin
Writer: Lloyd Woolf
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Episode 2
star
7.76
17 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2018

Leanne is flourishing in her new 'wit pro' identity as estate agent of the month, Julie. But things aren't as rosy for Rhona, toiling away as a cowboy-hatted waitress in a theme restaurant. A chance meeting leads to an emotional reunion and, after a near-fatal encounter with a gang hit man, they remember someone who might just be able to help them. Meanwhile Patrick sinks deeper into a life of crime, but a mysterious correspondent gives him a glimmer of hope. And DJ Sound as F*** is not cut out for life with his unusual companions.

Directors: Andrew Chaplin
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Episode 1
star
7.75
20 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2018

Could things get any worse for Leanne and Rhona? Their gung-ho attempt to frame nemesis Willy Whelan backfires. Now, Rhona finds herself trapped in Willy's secret weapons room as his henchman One-Pack closes in, and Leanne is cornered by trigger-happy teen DJ Sound as F***. Meanwhile the gang have uncovered Patrick's secret, he's been helping the girls - and now he'll have to pay. With surprises coming thick and fast, how will the girls escape their most deadly scrape yet?

Directors: Andrew Chaplin
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Episode 1
star
7.71
65 votes

#7 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2017

Can Leanne’s dubious acting skills help her and Rhona escape hitman Benny?

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Episode 3
star
7.70
81 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2016

After arousing the suspicions of their scary neighbour Jackie, Rhona enlists Leanne's help to blend in on the estate. However, their attempts to win Jackie over backfire, forcing the girls into a series of increasingly uncomfortable lies. Meanwhile, Sergeant Forrest gets an unwanted houseguest.

Directors: Andrew Chaplin
Writer: Lloyd Woolf
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Episode 4
star
7.56
77 votes

#9 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/2016

Patrick contacts Leanne out of the blue, but Rhona is insistent that she cuts all ties with her former lover. Meanwhile, nosey neighbour Jackie overhears something that could lift the lid on the girls' double life. In Bristol, the police re-examine Mrs Hobbs' murder case and Sergeant Forrest comes under pressure to reveal the whereabouts of the witnesses.

Directors: Andrew Chaplin
Writer: Lloyd Woolf
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Episode 5
star
7.53
57 votes

#10 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2017

Nail-biting series finale. Can Leanne and Rhona pull off their plan and get out alive?

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Episode 4
star
7.50
18 votes

#11 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2018

Leanne and Rhona need to lure Willy Whelan to their fake Tudor Banquet, so that Baz can try to kill him "with hammers". An undercover escapade in a beauty salon convinces his wife to snap up the tickets. But there's a hitch. Unbeknownst to them, some leaked information means their plan is riskier than they first thought. And after eavesdropping on a secret plot by Baz and his friends, Leanne starts to get cold feet. In this gripping penultimate episode, Leanne and Rhona risk it all in their outlandish Tudor-themed stunt. Meanwhile DJ Sound as F*** faces up to his crimes.

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Episode 3
star
7.40
15 votes

#12 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2018

Leanne and Rhona turn super sleuth, tracking the rival Bristol gang down to a kebab shop. Disguised as good cop/bad cop, the girls put on a performance they hope will trick the rival gangsters into doing their dirty work - bumping off Willy Whelan. But these hardened crooks aren't what they seem. Meanwhile, DJ Sound as F***'s marriage to Brigid is looming. And Patrick's unlikely online friendship takes a romantic turn.

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Episode 4
star
7.39
61 votes

#13 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2017

Rhona and Leanne hatch a daredevil plan to get out of Witness Protection.

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Episode 2
star
7.14
84 votes

#14 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/29/2016

Leanne needs to get her bag back from Patrick's house. However, discovering a closely guarded fact concerning him leads her to become more deeply involved. Meanwhile, there's a seedy secret in the police force and the girls might not be as well protected as they imagine.

Directors: Andrew Chaplin
Writer: Lloyd Woolf
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Episode 1
star
6.98
121 votes

#15 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/2016

Rhona and Leanne are forced into hiding after witnessing a cold-blooded gangland shooting. Wannabe star actress Leanne is far more excited by the prospect than Rhona, who had been planning an escape of her own.

Directors: Andrew Chaplin
Writer: Lloyd Woolf
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