Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

10 Worst Episodes of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

Our lady sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of late 1920’s Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl handled pistol and her dagger sharp wit. Leaving a trail of admirers in her wake, our thoroughly modern heroine makes sure she enjoys every moment of her lucky life. Based on author Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher Murder Mystery novels.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 06, 2023.

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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - S2E4

#10 - Deadweight (Season 2 - Episode 4)

When a gang leader is found dead outside a travelling boxing tent, Phryne's investigation leads her into the dangerous but thrilling world of fight rigging and tribal payback.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 109 votes.

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#9 - Murder on the Ballarat Train (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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The glamorous Phryne Fisher, accompanied by her maid Dot, decides to travel to the country by train to collect her new Hispano-Suiza motor car. The charm of rail travel soon evaporates though, when Phryne unexpectedly has to use her trusty pearl-handled pistol to save a young woman’s life and solve the disappearance of her fellow passenger’s mother. Her train trip derailed by a gruesome murder, Phryne speeds home in her Hispano-Suiza to her new abode in St Kilda where she works through the clues until she discovers her unassuming murderer.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 217 votes.

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#8 - Death Defying Feats (Season 3 - Episode 1)

When the unfortunate assistant in a magic show is beheaded on stage, Jack and Phryne’'s investigation unravels a secret murder in the past. Phryne'’s estranged father makes a surprise visit from England.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 150 votes.

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#7 - Cocaine Blues (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher disembarks the Orient at Victoria Dock, returning to Melbourne after years abroad. Almost as soon as she checks into the Windsor Hotel, Phryne is embroiled in mystery: poisoned husbands, cocaine smuggling rings and illegal abortionists – not to mention erotic encounters with the handsome Russian dancer, Sasha de Lisse. Her adventure reaches its steamy end in the Turkish Bath Palace off Little Lonsdale Street.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 283 votes.

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#6 - Death by Miss Adventure (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Phryne investigates the death of a young female worker in a factory ‘accident’ and soon learns that the woman’s death might not be the misadventure the police think it is. Faced with a wall of secrecy and lies, Phryne sends her trusty maid, Dot, undercover into the factory to investigate. When a second suspicious death occurs, Phryne fights desperately to save one of her closest friends from the gallows.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 132 votes.

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#5 - Marked for Murder (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Set amidst the passion and fanaticism of 1929 Australian Rules football. When Phryne is duped into investigating the coach's missing 'lucky cap', she discovers a gruesome murder instead.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 115 votes.

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#4 - Raisins and Almonds (Season 1 - Episode 5)

When a young man is found dead in a bookshop at the Eastern Market, Phryne Fisher is plunged into the diverse worlds of Jewish politics, alchemy, and poison. She works her way through the mystery with help from the old faithfuls – Bert, Cec, Dot, Dr Mac and Detective Inspector Jack Robinson. Ultimately, though, it’s her stealth and wit that solve the crime – and all for the price of a song...

The episode was rated 7.62 from 159 votes.

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#3 - Blood & Circuses (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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The carnival is in town. Innocent fun turns to horror when one of the sideshow acts is murdered. Phryne poses as the magician’s assistant, Fern, to investigate. The heady atmosphere of the carnival takes Phryne on a bittersweet trip down memory lane – to the days when she and her sister, Janey, would sneak into the big top, until one night Janey disappeared. Her pain is reignited when she discovers that Murdoch Foyle – the man accused of murdering her sister – was the mastermind behind an elaborate prison escape plan. Any chance of discovering the truth about her sister’s fate is dashed though, when she learns that Foyle has died and been cremated.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 124 votes.

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#2 - Framed for Murder (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Phryne journeys into the twilight world of silent movies. When a lead actor and a director are murdered, Phryne steps in to solve the crime and save the production.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 114 votes.

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - S1E4

#1 - Death at Victoria Docks (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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A young man with a blue tattoo lies cradled in Phryne's arms. Sadly, it's not another scene of glorious seduction. This time it's murder. Outraged by this brutal slaughter, Phryne promises to find out who is responsible. But Phryne doesn't yet know how deeply into the mire she'll have to go – bank robbery, anarchists and the kidnap of her beloved maid Dot. Her investigations lead her into the arms of the delicious yet dangerous anarchist, Peter the Painter.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 175 votes.

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