Endeavour

10 Worst Episodes of Endeavour

The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future.

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

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#10 - Girl (Season 1 - Episode 1)

The sudden death of a secretarial student and the shooting of a doctor appear unconnected despite Morse's theories. Chief Superintendent Bright, the new commanding officer of the Oxford City Police, unimpressed with Morse's zeal, protests to Thursday that the bagman's position is a Detective Sergeant's job and the young constable is too inexperienced. Following the shooting of a vicar, Morse is reduced to general duties for dismissing a beautiful, but mentally unstable girl as a suspect and must continue his investigations alone despite warnings of possible dismissal from his superiors.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 546 votes.

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#9 - Terminus (Season 8 - Episode 3)

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It is the winter of 1971 and the team is split up by a snowstorm while investigating the murder of a college don, and Endeavour is stranded at an abandoned hotel where he becomes the subject of a revenge plot.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 215 votes.

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#8 - Trove (Season 2 - Episode 1)

A baffling suicide, an anguished father searching for his missing daughter and the robbery of medieval treasures strain the talents of DC Endeavour Morse.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 405 votes.

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#7 - Canticle (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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The so called ‘permissive society’ comes under the spotlight as Endeavour is tasked with protecting conservative social activist, Joy Pettybon, after she receives a death threat while visiting Oxford to promote her ‘Keep Britain Decent’ campaign.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 454 votes.

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#6 - Oracle (Season 7 - Episode 1)

Whilst Endeavour sees in 1970 at a Venetian opera, a grisly murder on an Oxford towpath speaks to Thursday's intuition. Back in Oxford, Endeavour meets a kindred spirit.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 302 votes.

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#5 - Colours (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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A photo-shoot on an army base turns sinister when one of the models is found dead. But the investigation is complicated when Sam Thursday is revealed to be involved.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 374 votes.

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#4 - Cartouche (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Hollywood glamour comes to Oxford as the stars of a new horror movie sequel begin filming in the city. Meanwhile, the unexplained poisoning of a former detective sergeant leads Endeavour and Thursday to a local cinema, which is playing host the film's stars in a special event.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 393 votes.

Endeavour - S7E2

#3 - Raga (Season 7 - Episode 2)

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It's the lead up to 1970's general election and as racial tensions escalate in Oxford, tragedy strikes in an Indian restaurant, testing family loyalties.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 264 votes.

Endeavour - S8E2

#2 - Scherzo (Season 8 - Episode 2)

Morse and the team are called to investigate the murder of a taxi driver found dead in his cab on the outskirts of Oxford, and worry that a recent string of assaults on cab drivers has escalated to murder. As the inquiry unfolds, the detective finds the case hits too close to home and starts to retreat from those close to him.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 206 votes.

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#1 - Striker (Season 8 - Episode 1)

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Opening the series in 1971, a death threat to Oxford Wanderers’ star striker Jack Swift places Endeavour and his team at the heart of the glitz and glamour of 1970s football, exposing the true cost of success and celebrity, and with it, a deep-rooted division that is soon reflected much closer to home.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 221 votes.

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