Death in Paradise

10 Best Episodes of Death in Paradise - Season 5

Death in Paradise is a popular British detective comedy series that airs on BBC One. It first aired in 2011 and since then, has aired 15 seasons and counting. Set on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint-Marie, the show follows a brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team as they solve baffling murder mysteries. Fans of the show have always been curious about the best episodes and which ones rank highest. In this article, we’ll be discussing the top 5 best episodes of Death in Paradise according to fan ranking.

The show has been praised for its humor, mystery and exotic setting. It’s no wonder that viewers have been hooked since the very first episode. With so many episodes to choose from, picking the best ones can be a daunting task. Thankfully, fans of the show have taken it upon themselves to rank each episode according to its quality.

In this article, we’ll be looking at the top 5 best episodes of Death in Paradise, as ranked by fans. We’ll be discussing the plot for each episode, its importance to the show, and why it’s ranked so highly. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the best episodes of Death in Paradise.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 19, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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#8 - Dishing Up Murder (Season 5 - Episode 6)

The team enter the high-pressure world of fine dining when a well-known chef is murdered in his own restaurant. Florence has one final lesson on love for DI Goodman and Dwayne gets a chance to repay an old debt.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 388 votes.

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#7 - The Complex Murder (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman and his team are left stumped when millionaire environmentalist and scientist Dan Hagen is shot on his boat while out at sea. The evidence seems to point to a robbery gone wrong, but with no other boats reported in the area, Goodman suspects a member of Dan’s team, his wife of nine months, his ex-girlfriend, his scientist partner and a research graduate who were diving together in plain sight of one another at the time of the murder. A metal toy soldier with no fingerprints found at the scene is the only clue.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 424 votes.

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#6 - Posing in Murder (Season 5 - Episode 3)

DI Goodman finds himself embroiled in the highly strung world of modelling.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 379 votes.

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#5 - The Blood Red Sea (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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When a marine salvage hunter is killed, the evidence seems to point to one man. It would be an open-and-shut case for the team if it wasn't for the suspect's solid alibi. Meanwhile, it is JP's stag do - and with Dwayne as best man, what could possibly go wrong?

The episode was rated 7.75 from 373 votes.

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#4 - Lost Identity (Season 5 - Episode 5)

DI Goodman's aunt Mary comes to visit him, but things take an unexpected turn when she becomes the only witness to the murder of a tourist. Some unorthodox advice on love from Dwayne leaves JP in a spin.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 380 votes.

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#3 - Flames of Love (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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The team is faced with an impossible murder when a young backpacker is shot inside a sealed room. DI Goodman has a date, plus it is the day of JP's wedding - but will he make it to the altar?

The episode was rated 7.77 from 391 votes.

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#2 - One for the Road (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Death in Paradise's episode One for the Road follows the death of the outgoing governor of Saint Marie, who is found poisoned at her leaving party. The team of detectives must now work together to solve the case.

The episode begins with the detectives arriving at the governor's leaving party and realizing that something is wrong. As they investigate further, they quickly discover that the governor had been poisoned. With the help of the team, they must now figure out who is behind the murder and what the motive is.

This episode of Death in Paradise highlights the importance of teamwork as the detectives come together to solve the case. It also shows that even with a team of diverse individuals, they are able to form a cohesive unit and work together to find the truth. Furthermore, the episode also explores the idea of justice as the detectives try to find the person responsible for the governor's death.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 398 votes.

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#1 - A Personal Murder (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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DI Goodman and his team are thrown into a personal murder case when Dwayne's old mentor is found dead. What's more, a text message from beyond the grave claims that it was murder. It's up to DI Goodman and his team to figure out who could have done such a thing.

Complicating the case, DI Goodman tries to unleash his inner gourmand by exploring the local cuisine of the Caribbean island. With the ever-present sunshine and blue skies, it's the perfect setting for a murder mystery, and DI Goodman is determined to get to the bottom of the case. All the while, he'll be trying out the local flavors, which will no doubt give him the extra energy he needs to solve the case.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 407 votes.

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