Peaky Blinders

10 Worst Episodes of Peaky Blinders

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 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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Peaky Blinders - S1E4

#10 - Episode 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Thomas Shelby's war with the Lee family of gypsies escalates, and Campbell puts further pressure on him to deliver the stolen guns. Meanwhile Thomas's brother John plans to marry a former prostitute, but Thomas suspects that she's still on the game.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 3848 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S1E2

#9 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Thomas fixes a horserace, provoking the ire of local kingpin Billy Kimber. He also starts a war with gypsy family the Lees. Meanwhile, Inspector Campbell carries out a vicious raid of Small Heath in search of the stolen guns.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 4352 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S6E2

#8 - Black Shirt (Season 6 - Episode 2)

Tommy gets involved in a power game with fascists, freedom fighters and Boston gangsters. As the players plan to double cross him, Tommy visits an old ally in Camden.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 643 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S2E2

#7 - Episode 2 (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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Tommy offers to help Polly by searching for her children, who long ago were taken from her. In London, Tommy risks his life by meeting enigmatic leader Alfie Solomons. Meanwhile Arthur continues to feel the devastating effects of the Great War.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 3488 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S6E5

#6 - The Road to Hell (Season 6 - Episode 5)

In the light of extraordinary personal revelations, Tommy takes a course of action that will change everything. Meanwhile, his enemies’ plans start to fall into place.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 415 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S3E1

#5 - Episode 1 (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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Thomas Shelby’s wedding day has arrived at last, but while his guests enjoy the celebrations he has important business to conduct, as a mysterious stranger makes their presence known.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 4010 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S6E3

#4 - Gold (Season 6 - Episode 3)

Faced with devastating news, Tommy goes on a quest to discover who it was that placed a curse on his family. In Birmingham, Ada takes charge, and Arthur takes on some new recruits.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 557 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S1E3

#3 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Thomas Shelby plans to go to Cheltenham races in order to get closer to Billy Kimber. Knowing the gangster's appetite for beautiful women, Thomas invites Grace to accompany him. Meanwhile some IRA sympathisers approach Thomas with an offer to buy the stolen guns.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 3944 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S6E4

#2 - Sapphire (Season 6 - Episode 4)

Tommy establishes a connection between crime and political power that could alter the course of history. He also receives life-changing news from an unexpected source.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 491 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S1E1

#1 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Birmingham, 1919. Thomas Shelby controls the Peaky Blinders, one of the city's most feared criminal organisations, but his ambitions go beyond running the streets. When a crate of guns goes missing, Thomas recognises an opportunity to move up in the world.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 5519 votes.

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