Father Brown

10 Best Episodes of Father Brown - Season 2

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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#10 - Maddest of All (Season 2 - Episode 2)

When an ex-serviceman drops dead in the street, Father Brown investigates the facility where he was a patient. Could something sinister lie beneath the surface at Danvers Retreat?

The episode was rated 7.34 from 154 votes.

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#9 - The Pride of the Prydes (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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The grand opening of Pryde Castle ends in disaster when a guide is struck by an arrow. Contrary to Inspector Sullivan, Father Brown becomes convinced that the motive lies buried in the family's past.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 159 votes.

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#8 - The Three Tools of Death (Season 2 - Episode 7)

When a troubled young woman's father is killed just weeks after her mother's death, Father Brown must help her deal with her grief, while solving the father's inexplicable murder by one of three weapons.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 145 votes.

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#7 - The Ghost in the Machine (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Father Brown is sceptical when a parishioner believes she's being haunted by her sister who went missing years ago. However, when she herself vanishes, he must investigate both disappearances.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 170 votes.

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#6 - The Grim Reaper (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Through a series of poison pen letters, a gruesome death on a local farm is blamed on the Kembleford physician. Father Brown must figure out who sent them in order to save his friend from the gallows.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 143 votes.

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#5 - The Laws of Motion (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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A day out at a local hill climb track ends with one of the drivers killed in a car crash. When Father Brown will not stop investigating, an infuriated Sullivan resolves to put an end to his meddling for good.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 136 votes.

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#4 - The Shadow of the Scaffold (Season 2 - Episode 4)

When convicted killer Violet is given a temporary reprieve from the gallows, she begs Father Brown to prove her innocence. With only three days in hand, can he find the real culprit before it's too late?

The episode was rated 7.68 from 145 votes.

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#3 - The Prize of Colonel Gerard (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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Father Brown is unconvinced when a recently returned prisoner of war is suspected of the killing of his tyrannical uncle. And it seems that someone will stop at nothing to keep the priest from the truth...

The episode was rated 7.73 from 139 votes.

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#2 - The Daughters of Jerusalem (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Father Brown finds himself immobilised with a broken leg when a member of Kembleford's WI dies in mysterious circumstances. Can he crack the case armed only with a telescope and the gang to help?

The episode was rated 7.77 from 151 votes.

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#1 - The Mysteries of the Rosary (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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The mysterious disappearance of an old friend sends Father Brown and Sid on a quest to find the mythical Lannington Rosary. However can an old adversary, back from the dead, be trusted to help?

The episode was rated 7.78 from 144 votes.

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