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8.6/10 (462 votes)
#1

The Tower of Lost Souls

S8:E10

Father Brown joins forces with Chief Inspector Valentine to uncover a dark secret at Helmsley House.

8.4/10 (462 votes)
#2

The Owl of Minerva

S3:E15

Father Brown is stunned to learn that Inspector Sullivan is wanted for murder.

8.3/10 (551 votes)
#3

The Star of Jacob

S5:E1

A mysterious stranger, a missing donkey, an outbreak of laryngitis in the church choir and a kidnapped baby threaten to spoil Kembleford's Christmas festivities.

apokalupsis Jan 5, 2021

Nice to see Dean Andrews (Ray from Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes) guest star. And what a great role he...

8.3/10 (448 votes)
#4

The Sins of Others

S5:E11

Father Brown struggles to save Sid from himself when he vows vengeance on his former defence barrister.

apokalupsis Jan 29, 2019

[spoiler]it's a shocking episode..wow! I never imagined this would happen to Sid.[/spoiler]

8.3/10 (390 votes)
#5

The Honourable Thief

S7:E10

When Lady Felicia's home comes under threat, Father Brown is forced to seek help from an unlikely ally.

2Ls1T Mar 16, 2024

Flambeau episodes are always a season highlight but this one is also a great 'Scooby Gang' episode. ...

8.2/10 (535 votes)
#6

The Labyrinth of the Minotaur

S5:E2

Father Brown is asked to look after Lady Felicia's wayward niece Bunty, who soon finds herself suspected of murder.

2Ls1T Nov 1, 2021

A great introductory episode for Bunty but it's a shame that [spoiler]it came at the expense of Lady...

8.2/10 (406 votes)
#7

The Penitent Man

S5:E15

Father Brown suspects an ulterior motive is at play when his old adversary Flambeau is incarcerated for murder.

8.2/10 (462 votes)
#8

The Tree of Truth

S6:E1

A skeleton from a seven year old murder case is found buried in the woods and doubts are cast on the conviction of the confessed killer.

8.2/10 (393 votes)
#9

The Two Deaths of Hercule Flambeau

S6:E10

Following reports of Flambeau's death, Father Brown races to protect a crown that contains a nail from the crucifixion of Christ.

helenecolin Dec 17, 2017

This is not a review of the episode, just a note to say the airing date is wrong! It’s 2018, not 200...

8.2/10 (402 votes)
#10

The Sacrifice of Tantalus

S7:E6

When Mallory's pursuit of a fugitive ends in disaster, a familiar face returns to hunt the culprit.

8.2/10 (401 votes)
#11

The Final Devotion

S9:E5

Father Brown joins forces with Flambeau to search for a lost treasure in a 15th-century castle.

8.1/10 (422 votes)
#12

The Face of the Enemy

S6:E5

Father Brown spies trouble when Lady Felicia returns to Kembleford.

8.1/10 (486 votes)
#13

The Great Train Robbery

S7:E1

Lady Felicia and Mrs McCarthy are taken hostage when a midnight train robbery goes awry.

8.0/10 (461 votes)
#14

The Last Man

S3:E5

Father Brown investigates when Kembleford's new cricket captain is framed for murder.

2Ls1T Sep 24, 2023

Great episode, which is really lifted by [spoiler]the terrific and moving final conversation between...

8.0/10 (432 votes)
#15

The Daughter of Autolycus

S4:E5

Flambeau needs Father Brown's help in stealing the Pope's coronation gift to the Queen of England.

8.0/10 (438 votes)
#16

The Smallest of Things

S5:E7

Past and present collide when Father Brown investigates the macabre world of dollhouse crime scenes.

JMT001 Jan 7, 2025

Just no’ I love father brown but when that character started talking in a baby voice! Worst episode...

8.0/10 (394 votes)
#17

The Devil You Know

S6:E6

Mallory is forced to turn to Father Brown for help when a VIP policeman is murdered at a bowls match.

justgeekingby Jan 28, 2024

Such a powerful episode with a fantastic cast.

8.0/10 (361 votes)
#18

The Red Death

S9:E10

Lady Felicia’s lavish New Year ball is ruined when a VIP is murdered.

7.9/10 (419 votes)
#19

The Judgement of Man

S3:E10

Father Brown becomes embroiled in an audacious art heist masterminded by Flambeau.

7.9/10 (371 votes)
#20

The Folly of Jephthah

S8:E5

Flambeau seeks Father Brown's help to get rid of an unwanted rival.

7.8/10 (551 votes)
#21

The Bride of Christ

S1:E6

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.

2Ls1T Oct 4, 2021

Father Brown's scenes with Sister Boniface were great. It's a pity she wasn't turned into a recurrin...

7.8/10 (458 votes)
#22

The Daughters of Jerusalem

S2:E6

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?

2Ls1T Oct 14, 2021

"Going gay without meat" 😂

7.8/10 (425 votes)
#23

The Truth in the Wine

S3:E9

When a body is discovered in a vineyard, Father Brown must search for the murderer.

bnusbaum Mar 28, 2020

>"I prefer my wine with a little less body."

7.8/10 (406 votes)
#24

The Rod of Asclepius

S4:E6

Lady Felicia winds up in hospital after some reckless driving.

7.8/10 (400 votes)
#25

The Eagle and the Daw

S5:E6

When an old foe tells him that she has arranged the death of her former lover, Father Brown soon finds himself blamed for the murder.

DryNosedDog-deleted-1644628452 Sep 26, 2021

A good story poorly executed.

7.8/10 (387 votes)
#26

The Alchemist's Secret

S5:E10

Father Brown must investigate a 300 year old secret hidden in a University in order to save an old friend.

7.8/10 (417 votes)
#27

The Jackdaw's Revenge

S6:E2

Father Brown struggles to protect those closest to him when an old foe is unexpectedly released from prison.

7.8/10 (384 votes)
#28

The Darkest Noon

S7:E5

When Father Brown and Mallory go missing, it's up to the gang to save them from a man hell-bent on revenge.

7.8/10 (424 votes)
#29

The Celestial Choir

S8:E1

A mysterious saboteur tries to stop Kembleford winning the Three Counties choir competition.

7.8/10 (353 votes)
#30

The Requiem for the Dead

S9:E3

Father Brown must delve into the past and open up old wounds when a child killer is found murdered.

7.7/10 (498 votes)
#31

The Blue Cross

S1:E10

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?

7.7/10 (490 votes)
#32

The Ghost in the Machine

S2:E1

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.

7.7/10 (427 votes)
#33

The Laws of Motion

S2:E10

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.

7.7/10 (388 votes)
#34

The Time Machine

S3:E11

Father Brown visits Jacob, who has a new invention - a time machine.

7.7/10 (362 votes)
#35

The Paradise of Thieves

S3:E13

Father Brown investigates when a dead man is found inside a locked bank vault.

7.7/10 (412 votes)
#36

The Brewer's Daughter

S4:E2

Sid falls for the heiress of a local brewery, just before she is arrested on suspicion of murdering her father.

7.7/10 (401 votes)
#37

The Hangman's Demise

S4:E3

Father Brown is called in to investigate the poisoning of a former hangman.

7.7/10 (382 votes)
#38

The Lepidopterist's Companion

S5:E9

When Mrs McCarthy takes over the running of the mobile library, Father Brown discovers a shocking secret lurking among the bookshelves.

7.7/10 (392 votes)
#39

The Kembleford Dragon

S6:E3

Father Brown must stop a much-loved institution from going off the rails when the local stationmaster is murdered.

7.7/10 (366 votes)
#40

The Scales of Justice

S8:E3

Father Brown races to save Bunty from the hangman's noose when she is tried for murder.

6.5/10 (370 votes)
#1

The Island of Dreams

S9:E7

When Father Brown visits Chummy's holiday camp, it doesn't take long for someone to die-de-die.

2Ls1T Jan 14, 2022

Bit of a so-so entry. Think it was hampered by both a lack of any of the regular _Scooby Gang_ ([spo...

6.7/10 (472 votes)
#2

The Hand of Lucia

S5:E5

When a local writer is murdered, Father Brown must delve into her infamous novel Lulu and Lucia for inspiration.

6.8/10 (378 votes)
#3

The Blood of the Anarchists

S7:E8

Tensions rise to deadly levels when a performance troupe of anarchists arrive in Kembleford.

6.8/10 (398 votes)
#4

The Wisdom of the Fool

S8:E4

Murder is no laughing matter when Father Brown visits a jester convention.

6.9/10 (493 votes)
#5

The Lair of the Libertines

S3:E8

Father Brown and his friends find themselves stranded at a hotel with a group of hedonists

6.9/10 (341 votes)
#6

The Children of Kalon

S9:E4

When a troubled soul from the past returns, Father Brown must investigate the new chapter of the Church of Apollo.

7.0/10 (284 votes)
#7

The Sands of Time

S10:E8

Brenda finds love at the home of a clock collector, but has she fallen for a killer?

2Ls1T Feb 25, 2023

Aside from the rather cartoon-villain son, this was a really great episode and some lovely touching ...

7.0/10 (272 votes)
#8

The Wheels of Wrath

S10:E9

Rock 'n' roll reaches Kembleford when a group of bikers cause outrage and excitement in equal measure.

7.1/10 (507 votes)
#9

The Eye of Apollo

S1:E5

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.

7.1/10 (383 votes)
#10

The Standing Stones

S3:E12

A death at a stone circle leads Father Brown to conclude that dark forces are at work.

7.1/10 (409 votes)
#11

The Missing Man

S4:E7

Father Brown realises that an apparent suicide of a pilot is in fact murder.

7.2/10 (438 votes)
#12

The Invisible Man

S3:E3

The circus brings death to Kembleford when a clown is murdered.

7.2/10 (388 votes)
#13

The Chedworth Cyclone

S5:E4

Father Brown is drawn into the shady world of boxing when a local fighter is found dead in suspicious circumstances.

7.2/10 (381 votes)
#14

The Dance of Death

S6:E7

Father Brown uncovers a dark secret when a contestant is murdered at a ballroom dancing competition.

2Ls1T Nov 10, 2021

Not a bad plot but the actor playing the blind character, Alexander, was rather awkward/wooden, whic...

7.2/10 (418 votes)
#15

The Demise of the Debutante

S7:E4

Father Brown uncovers secrets, hypocrisy and murder at a finishing school for young ladies.

7.2/10 (336 votes)
#16

The Skylark Scandal

S7:E9

The Kembleford Ramblers annual outing takes a tragic turn when the local Lord is found strangled.

7.2/10 (338 votes)
#17

The Beast of Wedlock

S10:E4

Father Brown’s past collides with the present when he investigates a missing person, a murder and a mythical wild cat.

7.3/10 (748 votes)
#18

The Hammer of God

S1:E1

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.

2Ls1T Sep 28, 2021

"I could forgive him being a murderer... but GAAAAAY?!" 😂

7.3/10 (579 votes)
#19

The Flying Stars

S1:E2

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

7.3/10 (562 votes)
#20

The Wrong Shape

S1:E3

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.

2Ls1T Jul 1, 2023

Would have been more effective if the character of Violet had been less dramatic, it was at odds wit...

7.3/10 (427 votes)
#21

The Three Tools of Death

S2:E7

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.

7.3/10 (358 votes)
#22

The Sins of the Father

S4:E9

Lady Felicia loses her singing voice. Father Brown investigates the murder of a local aeronautics magnate.

7.3/10 (441 votes)
#23

The Eve of St John

S5:E3

Father Brown struggles to promote understanding when a group of pagans are suspected of killing one of their own.

7.3/10 (357 votes)
#24

The Tanganyika Green

S5:E13

Father Brown investigates the murder of a Colonial Postal Service officer when the fair comes to Kembleford.

7.3/10 (340 votes)
#25

The Fire in the Sky

S5:E14

Father Brown’s divine inspiration is called upon when Kembleford comes under threat of an alien invasion.

7.3/10 (372 votes)
#26

The Flower of the Fairway

S6:E9

Local feathers are ruffled when an ostentatious American opens up a golf club near Kembleford and a body is discovered in the reeds.

7.3/10 (416 votes)
#27

The Passing Bell

S7:E2

A new musical director for the bell-ringers of St Marys leads to discord, disharmony and the blood-curdling sound of murder.

7.3/10 (353 votes)
#28

The House of God

S7:E7

Suspicions are aroused when the holiest house in Kembleford is linked to the death of a wanton woman.

7.3/10 (340 votes)
#29

The Wayward Girls

S9:E8

Bunty reunites with Father Brown to uncover a dark secret at the local girls' borstal.

7.3/10 (311 votes)
#30

The Enigma of Antigonish

S9:E9

Father Brown investigates staff at the local health spa when an ex-employee is found murdered.

7.3/10 (341 votes)
#31

The Company of Men

S10:E2

Lady Felicia’s impromptu visit coincides with Father Brown helping out a friend at an exclusive gentlemen’s club.

7.3/10 (313 votes)
#32

The Gardeners of Eden

S10:E3

A celebrity florist brings glamour and murder to Kembleford.

7.4/10 (468 votes)
#33

The Mayor and the Magician

S1:E9

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.

DryNosedDog-deleted-1644628452 Sep 23, 2021

That mayor was a complete cunt and got everything he deserved.

7.4/10 (393 votes)
#34

The Wrath of Baron Samdi

S4:E10

Father Brown runs into a voodoo priest who will do anything to get the woman he loves back.

7.4/10 (347 votes)
#35

The Cat of Mastigatus

S6:E8

Father Brown investigates when a girl is found left for dead at a boys' school fete.

7.4/10 (375 votes)
#36

The Queen Bee

S8:E2

Father Brown investigates the mysterious death of a beekeeper.

7.4/10 (320 votes)
#37

The Fall of the House of St Gardner

S8:E9

A gossip columnist is murdered after threatening to expose the secrets of a fashion house.

7.4/10 (287 votes)
#38

The Show Must Go On

S10:E7

Father Brown discovers there’s more drama offstage than on in the latest production by the Kembleford Players.

7.5/10 (488 votes)
#39

The Devil's Dust

S1:E7

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?

7.5/10 (416 votes)
#40

The Sign of the Broken Sword

S3:E4

Father Brown investigates a murder at the local army barracks.

7.3/10 (748 votes)

The Hammer of God

S1:E1

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.

2Ls1T Sep 28, 2021

"I could forgive him being a murderer... but GAAAAAY?!" 😂

7.3/10 (579 votes)

The Flying Stars

S1:E2

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

7.3/10 (562 votes)

The Wrong Shape

S1:E3

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.

2Ls1T Jul 1, 2023

Would have been more effective if the character of Violet had been less dramatic, it was at odds wit...

7.6/10 (521 votes)

The Man in the Tree

S1:E4

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?

7.1/10 (507 votes)

The Eye of Apollo

S1:E5

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.

7.8/10 (551 votes)

The Bride of Christ

S1:E6

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.

2Ls1T Oct 4, 2021

Father Brown's scenes with Sister Boniface were great. It's a pity she wasn't turned into a recurrin...

7.5/10 (488 votes)

The Devil's Dust

S1:E7

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?

7.6/10 (480 votes)

The Face of Death

S1:E8

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.

7.4/10 (468 votes)

The Mayor and the Magician

S1:E9

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.

DryNosedDog-deleted-1644628452 Sep 23, 2021

That mayor was a complete cunt and got everything he deserved.

7.7/10 (498 votes)

The Blue Cross

S1:E10

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?

7.7/10 (490 votes)

The Ghost in the Machine

S2:E1

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.

7.6/10 (449 votes)

Maddest of All

S2:E2

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?

7.6/10 (476 votes)

The Pride of the Prydes

S2:E3

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.

7.6/10 (442 votes)

The Shadow of the Scaffold

S2:E4

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?

7.6/10 (461 votes)

The Mysteries of the Rosary

S2:E5

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?

7.8/10 (458 votes)

The Daughters of Jerusalem

S2:E6

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?

2Ls1T Oct 14, 2021

"Going gay without meat" 😂

7.3/10 (427 votes)

The Three Tools of Death

S2:E7

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.

7.6/10 (435 votes)

The Prize of Colonel Gerard

S2:E8

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...

danuzz Oct 14, 2021

Turns out it was just wind.. praise the lord

7.6/10 (422 votes)

The Grim Reaper

S2:E9

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.

7.7/10 (427 votes)

The Laws of Motion

S2:E10

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.

7.6/10 (435 votes)

The Man in the Shadows

S3:E1

Father Brown gets involved with MI5, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position.

7.6/10 (459 votes)

The Curse of Amenhotep

S3:E2

After Sir Raleigh's new bride insists on seeing his Egyptian mummy, she is found dead.

7.2/10 (438 votes)

The Invisible Man

S3:E3

The circus brings death to Kembleford when a clown is murdered.

7.5/10 (416 votes)

The Sign of the Broken Sword

S3:E4

Father Brown investigates a murder at the local army barracks.

8.0/10 (461 votes)

The Last Man

S3:E5

Father Brown investigates when Kembleford's new cricket captain is framed for murder.

2Ls1T Sep 24, 2023

Great episode, which is really lifted by [spoiler]the terrific and moving final conversation between...

7.6/10 (424 votes)

The Upcott Fraternity

S3:E6

Father Brown witnesses the apparent suicide of a student but is convinced it is murder.

7.5/10 (406 votes)

The Kembleford Boggart

S3:E7

Father Brown must act fast to save a member of Kembleford's travelling community.

6.9/10 (493 votes)

The Lair of the Libertines

S3:E8

Father Brown and his friends find themselves stranded at a hotel with a group of hedonists

7.8/10 (425 votes)

The Truth in the Wine

S3:E9

When a body is discovered in a vineyard, Father Brown must search for the murderer.

bnusbaum Mar 28, 2020

>"I prefer my wine with a little less body."

7.9/10 (419 votes)

The Judgement of Man

S3:E10

Father Brown becomes embroiled in an audacious art heist masterminded by Flambeau.

7.7/10 (388 votes)

The Time Machine

S3:E11

Father Brown visits Jacob, who has a new invention - a time machine.

7.1/10 (383 votes)

The Standing Stones

S3:E12

A death at a stone circle leads Father Brown to conclude that dark forces are at work.

7.7/10 (362 votes)

The Paradise of Thieves

S3:E13

Father Brown investigates when a dead man is found inside a locked bank vault.

7.6/10 (380 votes)

The Deadly Seal

S3:E14

Father Brown is told that Bishop Talbot will be assassinated.

8.4/10 (462 votes)

The Owl of Minerva

S3:E15

Father Brown is stunned to learn that Inspector Sullivan is wanted for murder.

7.6/10 (457 votes)

The Mask of the Demon

S4:E1

When the production of Demon Brides comes to Kembleford and the director of the film is murdered, Father Brown investigates.

7.7/10 (412 votes)

The Brewer's Daughter

S4:E2

Sid falls for the heiress of a local brewery, just before she is arrested on suspicion of murdering her father.

7.7/10 (401 votes)

The Hangman's Demise

S4:E3

Father Brown is called in to investigate the poisoning of a former hangman.

7.6/10 (411 votes)

The Crackpot of the Empire

S4:E4

A former music hall comedian swears revenge and traps Father Brown in a derelict building.

8.0/10 (432 votes)

The Daughter of Autolycus

S4:E5

Flambeau needs Father Brown's help in stealing the Pope's coronation gift to the Queen of England.

7.8/10 (406 votes)

The Rod of Asclepius

S4:E6

Lady Felicia winds up in hospital after some reckless driving.

7.1/10 (409 votes)

The Missing Man

S4:E7

Father Brown realises that an apparent suicide of a pilot is in fact murder.

7.5/10 (383 votes)

The Resurrectionists

S4:E8

Father Brown tries to find out why the body of a man has been taken from his grave.

7.3/10 (358 votes)

The Sins of the Father

S4:E9

Lady Felicia loses her singing voice. Father Brown investigates the murder of a local aeronautics magnate.

7.4/10 (393 votes)

The Wrath of Baron Samdi

S4:E10

Father Brown runs into a voodoo priest who will do anything to get the woman he loves back.

8.3/10 (551 votes)

The Star of Jacob

S5:E1

A mysterious stranger, a missing donkey, an outbreak of laryngitis in the church choir and a kidnapped baby threaten to spoil Kembleford's Christmas festivities.

apokalupsis Jan 5, 2021

Nice to see Dean Andrews (Ray from Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes) guest star. And what a great role he...

8.2/10 (535 votes)

The Labyrinth of the Minotaur

S5:E2

Father Brown is asked to look after Lady Felicia's wayward niece Bunty, who soon finds herself suspected of murder.

2Ls1T Nov 1, 2021

A great introductory episode for Bunty but it's a shame that [spoiler]it came at the expense of Lady...

7.3/10 (441 votes)

The Eve of St John

S5:E3

Father Brown struggles to promote understanding when a group of pagans are suspected of killing one of their own.

7.2/10 (388 votes)

The Chedworth Cyclone

S5:E4

Father Brown is drawn into the shady world of boxing when a local fighter is found dead in suspicious circumstances.

6.7/10 (472 votes)

The Hand of Lucia

S5:E5

When a local writer is murdered, Father Brown must delve into her infamous novel Lulu and Lucia for inspiration.

7.8/10 (400 votes)

The Eagle and the Daw

S5:E6

When an old foe tells him that she has arranged the death of her former lover, Father Brown soon finds himself blamed for the murder.

DryNosedDog-deleted-1644628452 Sep 26, 2021

A good story poorly executed.

8.0/10 (438 votes)

The Smallest of Things

S5:E7

Past and present collide when Father Brown investigates the macabre world of dollhouse crime scenes.

JMT001 Jan 7, 2025

Just no’ I love father brown but when that character started talking in a baby voice! Worst episode...

7.6/10 (391 votes)

The Crimson Feather

S5:E8

When Mrs McCarthy's god-daughter goes missing, Father Brown follows her trail to a risque gentlemen's club.

7.7/10 (382 votes)

The Lepidopterist's Companion

S5:E9

When Mrs McCarthy takes over the running of the mobile library, Father Brown discovers a shocking secret lurking among the bookshelves.

7.8/10 (387 votes)

The Alchemist's Secret

S5:E10

Father Brown must investigate a 300 year old secret hidden in a University in order to save an old friend.

8.3/10 (448 votes)

The Sins of Others

S5:E11

Father Brown struggles to save Sid from himself when he vows vengeance on his former defence barrister.

apokalupsis Jan 29, 2019

[spoiler]it's a shocking episode..wow! I never imagined this would happen to Sid.[/spoiler]

7.6/10 (400 votes)

The Theatre of the Invisible

S5:E12

When radio quiz Up To You comes to Kembleford, Father Brown suspects that one of the cast are responsible for their landlady’s murder.

7.3/10 (357 votes)

The Tanganyika Green

S5:E13

Father Brown investigates the murder of a Colonial Postal Service officer when the fair comes to Kembleford.

7.3/10 (340 votes)

The Fire in the Sky

S5:E14

Father Brown’s divine inspiration is called upon when Kembleford comes under threat of an alien invasion.

8.2/10 (406 votes)

The Penitent Man

S5:E15

Father Brown suspects an ulterior motive is at play when his old adversary Flambeau is incarcerated for murder.

8.2/10 (462 votes)

The Tree of Truth

S6:E1

A skeleton from a seven year old murder case is found buried in the woods and doubts are cast on the conviction of the confessed killer.

7.8/10 (417 votes)

The Jackdaw's Revenge

S6:E2

Father Brown struggles to protect those closest to him when an old foe is unexpectedly released from prison.

7.7/10 (392 votes)

The Kembleford Dragon

S6:E3

Father Brown must stop a much-loved institution from going off the rails when the local stationmaster is murdered.

7.5/10 (384 votes)

The Angel of Mercy

S6:E4

Father Brown senses something sinister afoot when Mrs McCarthy's friend is the latest villager to die in her sleep.

8.1/10 (422 votes)

The Face of the Enemy

S6:E5

Father Brown spies trouble when Lady Felicia returns to Kembleford.

8.0/10 (394 votes)

The Devil You Know

S6:E6

Mallory is forced to turn to Father Brown for help when a VIP policeman is murdered at a bowls match.

justgeekingby Jan 28, 2024

Such a powerful episode with a fantastic cast.

7.2/10 (381 votes)

The Dance of Death

S6:E7

Father Brown uncovers a dark secret when a contestant is murdered at a ballroom dancing competition.

2Ls1T Nov 10, 2021

Not a bad plot but the actor playing the blind character, Alexander, was rather awkward/wooden, whic...

7.4/10 (347 votes)

The Cat of Mastigatus

S6:E8

Father Brown investigates when a girl is found left for dead at a boys' school fete.

7.3/10 (372 votes)

The Flower of the Fairway

S6:E9

Local feathers are ruffled when an ostentatious American opens up a golf club near Kembleford and a body is discovered in the reeds.

8.2/10 (393 votes)

The Two Deaths of Hercule Flambeau

S6:E10

Following reports of Flambeau's death, Father Brown races to protect a crown that contains a nail from the crucifixion of Christ.

helenecolin Dec 17, 2017

This is not a review of the episode, just a note to say the airing date is wrong! It’s 2018, not 200...

8.1/10 (486 votes)

The Great Train Robbery

S7:E1

Lady Felicia and Mrs McCarthy are taken hostage when a midnight train robbery goes awry.

7.3/10 (416 votes)

The Passing Bell

S7:E2

A new musical director for the bell-ringers of St Marys leads to discord, disharmony and the blood-curdling sound of murder.

7.5/10 (396 votes)

The Whistle in the Dark

S7:E3

Father Brown must intervene when it appears that a dark spirit has murderous intent.

7.2/10 (418 votes)

The Demise of the Debutante

S7:E4

Father Brown uncovers secrets, hypocrisy and murder at a finishing school for young ladies.

7.8/10 (384 votes)

The Darkest Noon

S7:E5

When Father Brown and Mallory go missing, it's up to the gang to save them from a man hell-bent on revenge.

8.2/10 (402 votes)

The Sacrifice of Tantalus

S7:E6

When Mallory's pursuit of a fugitive ends in disaster, a familiar face returns to hunt the culprit.

7.3/10 (353 votes)

The House of God

S7:E7

Suspicions are aroused when the holiest house in Kembleford is linked to the death of a wanton woman.

6.8/10 (378 votes)

The Blood of the Anarchists

S7:E8

Tensions rise to deadly levels when a performance troupe of anarchists arrive in Kembleford.

7.2/10 (336 votes)

The Skylark Scandal

S7:E9

The Kembleford Ramblers annual outing takes a tragic turn when the local Lord is found strangled.

8.3/10 (390 votes)

The Honourable Thief

S7:E10

When Lady Felicia's home comes under threat, Father Brown is forced to seek help from an unlikely ally.

2Ls1T Mar 16, 2024

Flambeau episodes are always a season highlight but this one is also a great 'Scooby Gang' episode. ...

7.8/10 (424 votes)

The Celestial Choir

S8:E1

A mysterious saboteur tries to stop Kembleford winning the Three Counties choir competition.

7.4/10 (375 votes)

The Queen Bee

S8:E2

Father Brown investigates the mysterious death of a beekeeper.

7.7/10 (366 votes)

The Scales of Justice

S8:E3

Father Brown races to save Bunty from the hangman's noose when she is tried for murder.

6.8/10 (398 votes)

The Wisdom of the Fool

S8:E4

Murder is no laughing matter when Father Brown visits a jester convention.

7.9/10 (371 votes)

The Folly of Jephthah

S8:E5

Flambeau seeks Father Brown's help to get rid of an unwanted rival.

7.5/10 (350 votes)

The Numbers of the Beast

S8:E6

Mrs McCarthy strikes it lucky at the church bingo with the help of a Romani fortune teller.

glasgow1975 Jan 13, 2020

Genius casting! Sorcha Cusack's real sister Niamh Cusack playing Mrs M's sister...

7.6/10 (329 votes)

The River Corrupted

S8:E7

Sid returns to Kembleford to ask his old family to help save his new one.

7.6/10 (342 votes)

The Curse of the Aesthetic

S8:E8

Father Brown must discover who is out to kill a tortured artist before it's too late.

7.4/10 (320 votes)

The Fall of the House of St Gardner

S8:E9

A gossip columnist is murdered after threatening to expose the secrets of a fashion house.

8.6/10 (462 votes)

The Tower of Lost Souls

S8:E10

Father Brown joins forces with Chief Inspector Valentine to uncover a dark secret at Helmsley House.

7.7/10 (427 votes)

The Menace of Mephistopheles

S9:E1

Goodfellow turns to Father Brown when he witnesses Mallory frame an innocent man.

2Ls1T Jan 8, 2022

So weird that Sid is just...back? And with no explanation, lol. Good episode, though.

7.6/10 (376 votes)

The Viper's Tongue

S9:E2

Mrs McCarthy gets an unwelcome birthday surprise when her life is threatened by a mysterious avenging angel.

7.8/10 (353 votes)

The Requiem for the Dead

S9:E3

Father Brown must delve into the past and open up old wounds when a child killer is found murdered.

6.9/10 (341 votes)

The Children of Kalon

S9:E4

When a troubled soul from the past returns, Father Brown must investigate the new chapter of the Church of Apollo.

8.2/10 (401 votes)

The Final Devotion

S9:E5

Father Brown joins forces with Flambeau to search for a lost treasure in a 15th-century castle.

7.5/10 (364 votes)

The New Order

S9:E6

Father Brown finds his position under threat when he clashes with an influential new parishioner.

6.5/10 (370 votes)

The Island of Dreams

S9:E7

When Father Brown visits Chummy's holiday camp, it doesn't take long for someone to die-de-die.

2Ls1T Jan 14, 2022

Bit of a so-so entry. Think it was hampered by both a lack of any of the regular _Scooby Gang_ ([spo...

7.3/10 (340 votes)

The Wayward Girls

S9:E8

Bunty reunites with Father Brown to uncover a dark secret at the local girls' borstal.

7.3/10 (311 votes)

The Enigma of Antigonish

S9:E9

Father Brown investigates staff at the local health spa when an ex-employee is found murdered.

8.0/10 (361 votes)

The Red Death

S9:E10

Lady Felicia’s lavish New Year ball is ruined when a VIP is murdered.

7.7/10 (403 votes)

The Winds of Change

S10:E1

Father Brown discovers that a murderer is using Kembleford’s new model village to plan their attacks. He also needs to find a new secretary following Mrs McCarthy’s departure.

2Ls1T Jan 7, 2023

Not sure what I think of Mrs Devine yet; it's probably the right decision to go in a completely diff...

7.3/10 (341 votes)

The Company of Men

S10:E2

Lady Felicia’s impromptu visit coincides with Father Brown helping out a friend at an exclusive gentlemen’s club.

7.3/10 (313 votes)

The Gardeners of Eden

S10:E3

A celebrity florist brings glamour and murder to Kembleford.

7.2/10 (338 votes)

The Beast of Wedlock

S10:E4

Father Brown’s past collides with the present when he investigates a missing person, a murder and a mythical wild cat.

7.5/10 (300 votes)

The Hidden Man

S10:E5

Chief Inspector Sullivan pays Father Brown a visit to warn him that Hercule Flambeau is on the run and wanted for a series of brutal murders.

7.6/10 (297 votes)

The Royal Visit

S10:E6

The visit of Princess Margaret to Kembleford is jeopardised when a school janitor is found murdered.

2Ls1T Feb 8, 2023

That closing scene felt like a bit of a nod to the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, especially ...

7.4/10 (287 votes)

The Show Must Go On

S10:E7

Father Brown discovers there’s more drama offstage than on in the latest production by the Kembleford Players.

7.0/10 (284 votes)

The Sands of Time

S10:E8

Brenda finds love at the home of a clock collector, but has she fallen for a killer?

2Ls1T Feb 25, 2023

Aside from the rather cartoon-villain son, this was a really great episode and some lovely touching ...

7.0/10 (272 votes)

The Wheels of Wrath

S10:E9

Rock 'n' roll reaches Kembleford when a group of bikers cause outrage and excitement in equal measure.

7.7/10 (290 votes)

The Serpent Within

S10:E10

Sullivan’s dream of leaving Kembleford is scuppered when he is arrested for receiving stolen goods.

2Ls1T Mar 16, 2023

One of the better episodes of this season. I thought for a moment they were going to [spoiler]send S...

0.0/10

The Kembleston Olimpicks

S11:E1

Father Brown investigates when rivalries escalate to murderous heights at the Kembleston Olimpicks.

0.0/10

The Forensic Nun

S11:E2

Father Brown investigates when his old friend Sister Boniface is implicated in the murder of a renowned artist.

glasgow1975 Jan 12, 2024

The timing of this episode makes no sense. We're onto s3 of The Sister Boniface Mysteries, yet here,...

0.0/10

The Hermit of Hazelnut Cottage

S11:E3

Brenda faces ghosts from her past and becomes embroiled in a local dispute that ends in murder.

0.0/10

The Last Supper

S11:E4

Father Brown has a lot on his plate when a food fayre comes to Kembleford, bringing murder with it.

0.0/10

The Father, The Son

S11:E5

Flambeau is stunned to find his estranged father at St Mary’s, who has a dangerous mission in mind.

2Ls1T Jan 30, 2024

Strongest episode of the season so far, likely because it largely relied on the well-established and...

0.0/10

The Quill of Osric

S11:E6

Father Brown must discover the culprit when a novelist is attacked at a crime-writing festival.

0.0/10

The Word of the Condemned

S11:E7

Lady Felicia asks Father Brown to help prove a convicted serial killer didn’t murder her beloved goddaughter.

0.0/10

The Last Tango in Kembleford

S11:E8

Father Brown investigates when the competitive atmosphere at a local dance school leads to a dance with death.

0.0/10

The Dead of Night

S11:E9

Father Brown is determined to unmask a mortal being when a supposed vampire strikes in the village.

0.0/10

The Scars of War

S11:E10

Sullivan asks for Father Brown’s help when Mrs Devine’s son Eddie is framed for murder.

0.0/10

The Battle of Kembleford

S12:E1

Father Brown investigates when a medieval murder is committed at a battle re-enactment.

0.0/10

The Kembleston Players

S12:E2

Father Brown investigates when rehearsals for ‘A Most Perfect Murder’ are derailed by a dramatic death.

0.0/10

The Horns of Cernunnos

S12:E3

Father Brown investigates when an old friend’s daughter is plagued by otherworldly visions.

0.0/10

The Invisible Friends

S12:E4

Father Brown investigates when murder threatens to derail the live broadcast of agricultural radio drama The Muckles.

0.0/10

The Cup of Calabria

S12:E5

Father Brown and Flambeau hunt for a priceless holy relic as a new nemesis lurks in the shadows.

2Ls1T Feb 8, 2025

Can always rely on the Flambeau episodes to be consistently good. Definitely the strongest episode o...

0.0/10

The Lord of the Dance

S12:E6

Father Brown takes the lead when a television dancing contest turns deadly.

2Ls1T Feb 14, 2025

The fact that only one of the male guest characters turned out to be gay was the most surprising thi...

0.0/10

The Deserving Poor

S12:E7

Father Brown investigates when his old friend, Blind ‘Arry, is arrested for murder at an almshouse.

2Ls1T Feb 22, 2025

A strong supporting cast marks another season highlight.

0.0/10

The Sisters of Aeschylus

S12:E8

When Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague, her hopes of being published are eclipsed by a murder.

0.0/10

The Puzzle of Banburismus

S12:E9

Father Brown must untangle the mysteries that lie within the sewing circle when a seamstress is stabbed to death.

0.0/10

The Blessing of the Father

S12:E10

Mrs Devine and Sullivan’s wedding approaches, but can Father Brown stop a would-be killer from ruining their big day?

2Ls1T Mar 16, 2025

Disappointing that Mrs Divine and Inspector Sullivan didn’t ride off into the sunset, but it was goo...

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
6 ★ 7.7 10
★ 8.2 The Tree of Truth
★ 7.2 The Dance of Death
5 ★ 7.7 15
★ 8.3 The Star of Jacob
★ 6.7 The Hand of Lucia
8 ★ 7.6 10
★ 8.6 The Tower of Lost Souls
★ 6.8 The Wisdom of the Fool
2 ★ 7.6 10
★ 7.8 The Daughters of Jerusalem
★ 7.3 The Three Tools of Death
3 ★ 7.6 15
★ 8.4 The Owl of Minerva
★ 6.9 The Lair of the Libertines
4 ★ 7.6 10
★ 8.0 The Daughter of Autolycus
★ 7.1 The Missing Man
7 ★ 7.6 10
★ 8.3 The Honourable Thief
★ 6.8 The Blood of the Anarchists
9 ★ 7.5 10
★ 8.2 The Final Devotion
★ 6.5 The Island of Dreams
1 ★ 7.5 10
★ 7.8 The Bride of Christ
★ 7.1 The Eye of Apollo
10 ★ 7.4 10
★ 7.7 The Winds of Change
★ 7.0 The Sands of Time