TV series
The deadliest county in England.
The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Midsomer Murders is available to stream on Acorn TV, Acorn TV (Via Amazon Prime), Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), DirecTV On Demand, Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, Fubo, Amazon Freevee, Fawesome, Hoopla, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi, and Xumo Play in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.
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Episode 1
When a headless horseman makes an an appearance at Quitewell Hall it foreshadows a number of deaths amongst an aristocratic family. Whilst a Civil War re-enactment takes place the family relive their own historic battles with their neighbours.
Directed by Alex PillaiWritten by Michael AitkensGuest stars Kerry Fox, Sykes, Eleanor Bron, James Callis, Raquel Cassidy, William Gaunt, Natalie Mendoza, Paul Ritter
Episode 2
After convicted killer Grady Felton returns to his childhood home after 18 years, it causes anger and raw emotion for the family of his victim. A barrister who was involved in the trial is murdered and the finger of suspicion is pointed at Grady. Grady has an alibi though so the detectives suspect he could be working with an accomplice. Grady ends up being critically injured in an arson attack and it looks like somebody is out to settle some old scores. Meanwhile, Barnaby must face some personal demons of his own as he tries to train for the Chief Constable’s fitness test.
Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Elizabeth-Anne WhealGuest stars Sam Callis, Lisa Dillon, Sharon Duce, Rupert Hill, Georgia Mackenzie, Jamie Michie, Ian Redford, Jack Pierce
Episode 3
As darkness covers Midsomer Stanton during a total eclipse of the sun, amateur astronomer Jeremy Harper is killed by blow to the head with a meteorite. Barnaby and Jones are called in to investigate, and the duo discover that intrigue, sexual tension and academic rivalry are rife among the local stargazing community. Murder mystery, guest starring Maureen Lipman and Kenny Ireland, with Neil Dudgeon and Jason Hughes
Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Steve TraffordGuest stars Sykes, Harry Hadden-Paton, Kenny Ireland, Soraya Radford, Jay Taylor, Barnaby Kay, Maureen Lipman, Tim Wallers
Episode 4
After having been in a coma since the night she attempted to elope, Harriet Farmer wakes up. A killer then murders members of a local chess club. John Barnaby and the team investigate whether the attack which left Harriet for dead a year ago could be linked to moves on a chess board and atempt to find out what happened to her boyfriend Finn.
Directed by Alex PillaiWritten by Paul LogueGuest stars Sykes, Richard Lumsden, Jo Woodcock, Julie Graham, John Bell, Julie Cox, Nicholas Rowe, Cal MacAninch
Episode 5
The murder of a journalist leaves reminders of a 1960's horror movie starring Midsomer’s Stella Harris. After Stella’s more famous sister returns following a 40-year family rift, the killings contiue, each reminiscent of a film plot.
Directed by Nicholas LaughlandWritten by Rachel Cuperman, Sally GriffithsGuest stars Sinéad Cusack, Harriet Walter, Henry Goodman, Pearce Quigley, Alice Sykes, Joseph Beattie, David Bark-Jones, Pandora Clifford
Episode 6
A woman ends up being crushed to death with a giant wheel of Midsomer Blue cheese. Secret and controversial plans to modernise the dairy end up being revealed as rumours about the private lives of the parents cause a row at a local prep school. More people linked to the dairy are involved in shocking deaths as long-held secrets begin to be revealed.
Directed by Andy HayWritten by Lisa HoldsworthGuest stars Sian Clifford, Eloise Webb, Sykes, Hattie Morahan, Patrick Robinson, Lucy Liemann, Richard Dillane, Martine McCutcheon
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
John NettlesDCI Tom Barnaby
Gwilym LeeDS Charlie Nelson
Jane WymarkJoyce Barnaby
Nick HendrixDS Jamie Winter
Tamzin MallesonDoctor Kate Wilding
Laura HowardCully Barnaby
John HopkinsSgt Daniel Scott
Kirsty DillonWPC/DC Gail Stephens
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