Agatha Raisin

10 Best Episodes of Agatha Raisin

Over the course of the fun and vibrant series, Agatha will attempt to solve a number of mysteries in the Cotswolds, from the death of a local witch to the demise of a flirtatious young vet. The will-they-won’t-they relationship between Agatha and on-off love interest James will continue, meanwhile, as the pair pose as a married couple in order to solve a crime.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

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#15 - Agatha Raisin & The Fairies of Fryfam (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Anxious to begin work on her book, Agatha rents a cottage in pretty Fryfam. She is soon interrupted by a series of odd goings-on in the village: strange lights appear in her back garden, a painting is stolen, and the local squire is found murdered, perhaps by his young wife. Agatha's nose for trouble ensnares her in a maelstrom of jealousy, blackmail and dangerous liaisons, especially with a murderer who plans to keep irrepressible Agatha permanently in Fryfam - as a resident corpse!

The episode was rated 7.45 from 98 votes.

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#14 - Agatha Raisin & the Love from Hell (1) (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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Tensions between Agatha and James run high ahead of a smooth jazz night at Barfield Hall. Then a woman James was seen arguing with turns up dead at Agatha's cottage, and James disappears. Working with James's sister, can Agatha find her love and clear his name?

The episode was rated 7.46 from 82 votes.

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#13 - Agatha Raisin & the Deadly Dance (1) (Season 3 - Episode 2)

Agatha investigates a death threat to a young woman about to get married– however, the case takes an unexpected turn when the would-be assassin is found dead.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 78 votes.

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#12 - Love, Lies & Liquor (1) (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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When James whisks Agatha away on a seaside trip to work on his new book, the last thing she expects is to end up in Snoth-on-Sea-and be suspected of murder.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 49 votes.

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#11 - The Day the Floods Came (Season 1 - Episode 6)

The day after Kylie Stokes' wedding to Zac Leeson the bride is murdered and Agatha promises her mother Freda she will find the killer. There are many intrigues surrounding the bridal party, including Kylie's affair with an older businessman whom she was seemingly blackmailing, a mysterious money gift given by Charlie Fraith and a jealous bridesmaid who apparently hated Kylie for stealing Zac from her . However it is an old photo in a local art exhibition which puts Agatha on the road to unmasking the killer.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 138 votes.

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#10 - Agatha Raisin & The Curious Curate (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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When a handsome and popular new curate is murdered, Sarah is arrested, and Agatha must dig into his unsavory past to clear her friend's name.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 93 votes.

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#9 - Agatha Raisin & the Love from Hell (2) (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Unbeknownst to Agatha, Charles helps James, who is still on the run from the police. Agatha attends the viewing of the victim's living will, and her list of suspects grows shorter when a charity auction turns deadly.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 73 votes.

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#8 - The Potted Gardener (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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On the eve of the village's best kept garden contest many of the entrants' gardens are sabotaged. Shortly afterwards James' other half Mary, a keen contestant, is murdered, following a row between the couple. Since Mary's garden was left virtually untouched Agatha initially suspects one of the other contestants, all of whom hated her, but switches her opinion upon meting Mary's spoilt daughter and sole heir, Beth., being wrong on both counts. However a new lead is opened up on the discovery that Mary used to be a singer and music provides a clue to Agatha solving the murder - and for good measure she also identifies the garden vandals.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 159 votes.

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#7 - Agatha Raisin & The Haunted House (Season 3 - Episode 1)

Agatha and James Lacey are still happily together, although not engaged. She has officially started her new detective agency, but she is sitting around waiting for some action. James suggests that they "drum up business" by investigating a "legendary haunted house." This turns into a very spooky mystery for Agatha to solve.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 97 votes.

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#6 - Agatha Raisin: As the Pig Turns (2) (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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After Agatha's life is threatened and a decapitated head is mailed to her home, Bill suggests they all stick together. While Bill investigates missing farm machinery, Agatha worries that Charles is becoming too close to Sarah.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 75 votes.

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#5 - The Wellspring of Death (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Roy lures Agatha back into the world of PR. She represents a local mineral water company -- but a murder there throws a spanner in the works.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 176 votes.

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#4 - There Goes the Bride (2) (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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Having lost their lead, Agatha and the gang return to the list of suspects. Could Eirwen’s death be linked to the family business? Or were her two prior fiancés involved?

The episode was rated 7.59 from 39 votes.

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#3 - Murderous Marriage (Season 1 - Episode 8)

The Murderous Marriage: When Agatha's first husband is found dead in a ditch the day after stopping her wedding to James, she must race to prove her innocence.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 137 votes.

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#2 - The Vicious Vet (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Agatha dates handsome vet Paul Bladen but next day he is murdered, injected with an overdose of horse tranquillizer whilst at Lord Pembury's stable. Agatha spots that Pembury has a motive, as do Percy Parr, whose wife Harriet was seeing Paul, and spurned receptionist Chloe Mabbs. Then a villager about to divulge a secret about the deceased to Agatha is also killed in the same way. When the murderer kidnaps Agatha's cat in an effort to get her to back off with her investigation this inadvertently provides a clue, enabling Agatha to solve the killings.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 154 votes.

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#1 - Witch of Wyckhadden (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Love is in the air for Agatha, but when a local mystic is found bludgeoned to death, she becomes embroiled in a most mysterious case.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 136 votes.

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