Top Rated Episodes of Midsomer Murders
Explore the highest rated episodes of Midsomer Murders ranked by viewer scores and vote count. Discover fan favorites, standout episodes, and the most popular moments from the series.
#1. Ghosts of Christmas Past
The old woman was discovered deceased in her cottage, and Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby immediately sensed that her death was no natural occurrence.
#2. Down Among the Dead Men
Barnaby and Jones are called upon to investigate the shooting of Martin Barrett, a blackmailer. However, Barrett had cultivated a large number of victims, leaving them with a frustrating array of potential…
#3. Vixen's Run
Sir Freddy Butler, a man of advanced years, has summoned his former wives, Annabel and Lucinda, to reside with him and his current spouse, Tara. His sudden death from a heart attack…
#4. The House in the Woods
Peter and Caroline Cave, a couple long seeking a property for renovation in the Midsomer countryside, are discovered brutally garrotted in their car, parked near a derelict cottage in the woods outside…
#5. Hidden Depths
The circumstances surrounding the death of Nick Turner, a prominent local solicitor, were shrouded in ambiguity. He fell from the roof of his home, leaving investigators to grapple with the question of…
#6. Picture of Innocence
Joyce is taken aback during a visit with Tom to a photography exhibition in Luxton Deeping. Barnaby, too, observes the sharp divide between those who favor traditional film photography and those embracing…
#7. Left for Dead
The construction of a new road stirs unrest in the quiet lanes of a Midsomer village, and the ensuing protests appear to be a catalyst for something far darker. As Barnaby and…
#8. Fit for Murder
Barnaby agreed to accompany Joyce on a spa weekend at Swavely Manor, though with considerable reluctance. Hoping for respite from his troubles, he finds his plans disrupted when a woman is discovered…
#9. The Great and the Good
The tranquility of Badger's Drift is violently disrupted when teacher Connie Bishop cries out in terror, certain someone has broken into her home. Days later, a local councillor, known for his intense…
#10. Small Mercies
The body of Richard Tanner was discovered in the meticulously planned confines of a model village, a chilling tableau of violence. He had been stabbed and bound, reminiscent of Gulliver's predicament, yet…
#11. Dead Letters
Midsomer Barton is in the midst of Oak Apple Week celebrations when the body of Marion Slade, a local single mother, is discovered drowned in the village stream. The circumstances suggest suicide,…
#12. The Animal Within
Faith Alexander’s arrival in Midsomer Deverell to visit her estranged Uncle Rex caused considerable surprise amongst his friends and acquaintances, who had all been informed of her demise. However, Rex was nowhere…
#13. A Vintage Murder
The celebratory effervescence of a sparkling wine unveiling vanishes instantly when the glasses are laced with poison. Who is behind the attack on Midsomer Vinae Winery, and what connection does this act…
#14. Orchis Fatalis
The illicit introduction of a rare orchid into Midsomer Malham stirred within the village a potent atmosphere – a heady blend of longing, envy, and foreboding.
#15. Death and Dust
The death of Dr. Alan Delaney, struck by a hit-and-run vehicle, sparks a realization in Barnaby: the true target was Delaney's senior partner, Dr. James Kirkwood. Is the killer attempting to thwart…
#16. Talking to the Dead
In the secluded village of Monks Barton, whispers of witchcraft and haunted woods mingle with the unsettling news of two couples vanished without a trace. Detectives Barnaby and Jones arrive to unravel…
#17. Secrets and Spies
The recent string of murders near the government safe house in Midsomer suggests a link to a clandestine network of British spies operating in East Berlin during the Cold War.
#18. Painted in Blood
While participating in a watercolour class on Midsomer Florey’s village green, Barnaby’s wife, Joyce, discovers the body of Miss Fairfax. Joyce immediately recognizes the deceased. The case is initially assigned to Barnaby,…
#19. Bantling Boy
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Dan Scott begin to unravel the deaths of members from a horse-racing syndicate.
#20. Market for Murder
The book club of Midsomer Market began to dwindle, its members disappearing one by one, each departure shadowed by a darker fate.
#21. Sauce for the Goose
The discovery of Dexter Lockwood's body within the Plummer family's factory sterilizer prompts an investigation by Barnaby and Scott. Lockwood, a competitor, was found deceased in the unusual location, setting the stage…
#22. Midsomer Rhapsody
The peaceful retirement of Arthur Leggott, once a respected music teacher, is shattered by a brutal attack: he is found murdered, bludgeoned with a torch. Barnaby and Scott delve into the circumstances…
#23. The Dark Rider
The sudden appearance of a headless horseman at Quitewell Hall is an ominous harbinger, signaling a series of deaths within the aristocratic family. As a Civil War re-enactment unfolds nearby, the family…
#24. Murder on St Malley's Day
A shadow fell upon the Devington School when a murder occurred, and the members of its exclusive student society instinctively drew together.
#25. Blood Wedding
The opulent wedding ended in a cruel and unexpected death, presenting Barnaby with a fresh and unwelcome complication. The guests, accustomed to a life shielded from scrutiny, were ill-prepared for the intrusion…
#26. The Dogleg Murders
A member of the Midsomer Golf Club, Whiteoaks, has been found dead, struck with a golf club. The ensuing investigation reveals a deeply troubled community, rife with animosity, gambling debts, violence, jealousy,…
#27. The Green Man
The partnership between Barnaby and Troy is nearing its conclusion; Troy has passed his inspector's exam and is preparing to leave. Yet, the grim tally of deaths in Midsomer continues to rise.…
#28. The Glitch
George Jeffers, a science fellow at Midsomer University, contemplates revealing a flaw in his groundbreaking invention, Kernel Logic. But Clinton Finn, the American head of a software company, dreads the potential financial…
#29. Sins of Commission
The Midsomer Literary Festival begins with the death of a celebrated author in the idyllic village of Midsomer St Michael. As Barnaby and Scott investigate the crime, they uncover a network of…
#30. Death in a Chocolate Box
Ronnie Tyler, a man seeking a fresh start after a life of crime, is preparing to depart from Midsomer Holm, a village known for its quiet charm and its rehabilitation center. A…
#31. Breaking the Chain
The international cycling race winds through the village of Burwood Mantle, and the arrival of the race leader's death plunges DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson into a ruthless world. A world of…
#32. They Seek Him Here
Nick Cheney had once commanded the screen, a director of some repute. Now, his days were largely spent guiding productions of modest means. We find him at Magna Manor, directing *The Scarlet…
#33. The Village That Rose from the Dead
Little Auburn, a village deserted since the Second World War, is now the subject of ambitious restoration plans. But the anticipated reopening takes a dark turn with the discovery of a murder.…
#34. The Straw Woman
The re-emergence of a traditional festival in Midsomer Parva brings with it a series of terrible events. The curate is found burned within a straw effigy of a woman. Meanwhile, at the…
#35. The Noble Art
The ambitious world title fight of local boxer John Kinsella has stirred long-buried emotions in the village of Midsomer Morchard. As preparations for a celebratory re-enactment of a Victorian prizefight take hold,…
#36. The Made-to-Measure Murders
In Milton Cross, a village shaped by the traditions of a feudal estate – complete with church, farms, dwellings, and sprawling fields – the lives of its inhabitants are inextricably linked to…
#37. Death and the Divas
The journalist's death echoes a 1960s horror film, one in which Stella Harris of Midsomer fame played a key role. The return of Stella’s estranged sister, after a forty-year family separation, does…
#38. Birds of Prey
Julian Shepherd, his fortune largely tied up in Charles Edmonton’s latest invention, was discovered drowned. The circumstances strongly suggested suicide, a consequence of financial distress. Soon after, a villager known for pilfering…
#39. Last Man Out
A palpable unease settled over the village of Lower Pampling, a consequence of a disruption to its cherished routines. The arrival of an unfamiliar cricket breed threatened a century of established custom.…
#40. The King's Crystal
The death of Alan King, proprietor of the Kings crystal glass company, in Shanghai sends ripples across to the quiet village of Midsomer Magna. His brother swiftly assumes control of the business,…
#41. The Incident at Cooper Hill
Driving through the village of Cooper Hill one night, forest ranger Felicity Ford is struck by strange lights, and the following morning her car is discovered abandoned by the roadside, her body…
#42. Blood on the Saddle
Ford Florey is a town steeped in tradition, home to a Wild West Society and simmering with old resentments. At the annual village fair, during a Wild West performance, the woman portraying…
#43. Murder of Innocence
Grady Felton's return to his childhood home after eighteen years behind bars ignites a maelstrom of anger and grief within the family of his victim. The murder of a barrister who played…
#44. Wild Harvest
The death of farmer Martin Strickland, found coated in truffle oil and brutally attacked by a wild boar, sparked an investigation that ultimately pointed towards Wyvern House, a restaurant known for its…
#45. Habeas Corpus
The disappearance of wealthy landowner Gregory Lancaster on the night of his death unravels a disturbing network of secrets and deceit within the close-knit village of Little Malton. DCI Barnaby, DS Nelson,…
#46. Bad Tidings
Sergeant Dan Scott, Barnaby’s newly assigned partner, had anticipated a peaceful existence upon his transfer from the Metropolitan Police in London. That expectation was quickly shattered. Murders began to plague the idyllic…
#47. Written in Blood
The following morning, Gerald Hadleigh, secretary to a local writers' circle, was discovered dead, his body bearing the marks of a violent assault. The day before, he had hosted the group for…
#48. Death in Disguise
The Lodge of the Golden Windhorse, a local New Age commune, held a grim secret. William Carter was discovered dead at the foot of a staircase, his neck broken. Barnaby and Troy…
#49. Four Funerals and a Wedding
Barnaby’s mother-in-law makes a visit, demanding a journey to the village of Broughton, a place long marked by a simmering conflict between men and women. It falls during the annual fair, and…
#50. Master Class
Zoe Stock, a promising piano student, has earned a coveted spot at the Devington Manor Winter School, where she will study under the guidance of Sir Michael Fielding, a musician celebrated worldwide.…
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