Father Brown

10 Best Episodes of Father Brown - Season 1

Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Father Brown - S1E3

#10 - The Wrong Shape (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Soon after his poetry recital, Leonard Quinton is found hanging in the conservatory. When Father Brown realises that he could not have committed suicide, the search begins for a murderer.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 181 votes.

Father Brown - S1E1

#9 - The Hammer of God (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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When an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.

The episode was rated 7.26 from 283 votes.

Father Brown - S1E5

#8 - The Eye of Apollo (Season 1 - Episode 5)

When the Church of Apollo comes to Kembleford, Susie is drawn to their charismatic leader Kalon. After Kalon's wife is murdered, Father Brown must break his spell over Susie or risk losing her forever.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 149 votes.

Father Brown - S1E4

#7 - The Man in the Tree (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence, or has Sid gone too far this time?

The episode was rated 7.40 from 178 votes.

Father Brown - S1E7

#6 - The Devil's Dust (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Father Brown joins the search when a girl who is believed to be radioactive goes missing overnight. But just who is responsible for her disappearance?

The episode was rated 7.41 from 158 votes.

Father Brown - S1E2

#5 - The Flying Stars (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 211 votes.

Father Brown - S1E9

#4 - The Mayor and the Magician (Season 1 - Episode 9)

When the mayor drops dead during his speech at the Kembleford village fete, Father Brown deduces that he was deliberately electrocuted. Meanwhile, Mrs McCarthy's past comes back to haunt her.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 156 votes.

Father Brown - S1E6

#3 - The Bride of Christ (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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When two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 165 votes.

Father Brown - S1E8

#2 - The Face of Death (Season 1 - Episode 8)

After a murder at the Kembleford charity treasure hunt, general suspicion falls upon a bereaved man who wants revenge. However, Father Brown is determined to prove the man's innocence.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 137 votes.

Father Brown - S1E10

#1 - The Blue Cross (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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When his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by the infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul. But is he walking into a trap?

The episode was rated 7.56 from 141 votes.

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