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TV series

Midsomer Murders

1997TV-1425 seasons7.5 / 10

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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Synopsis

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

Habeas Corpus

1h 32m7.8 / 10

When wealthy landowner Gregory Lancaster's body goes missing on the night of his death, a sinister web of secrets and lies is exposed in the village of Little Malton. As DCI Barnaby, DS Nelson and new forensic pathologist Kam Karimore investigate the mysterious crime, they find themselves drawn into a macabre world of body-snatching during their quest to identify the perpetrator.

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Directed by Alex PillaiWritten by Rachel Cuperman, Sally GriffithsGuest stars Navin Chowdhry, Helen Baxendale, Ciarán McMenamin, Sykes, Emma Cunniffe, Alastair Mackenzie, Clive Merrison, Sarah Middleton

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Episode 2

The Incident at Cooper Hill

1h 33m7.8 / 10

Forest ranger Felicity Ford is blinded by mysterious lights while driving at night in the village of Cooper Hill and the next morning her car is found abandoned at the roadside, followed closely by the discovery of her body. Visiting UFO spotters in the village are convinced aliens are responsible, but as Barnaby and Nelson try to get to the truth, they unearth suspicions, betrayals and long-buried secrets along the way.

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Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Paul LogueGuest stars Lee Armstrong, Sykes, Sian Webber, Steve Toussaint, Tanyaradzwa Fear, Michelle Collins, Steve Oram, Alison Steadman

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Episode 3

Breaking the Chain

1h 33m8.0 / 10

An international cycling competition goes through the village of Burwood Mantle and after the race leader is murdered, DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson find themselves involved in a competitive world of blackmail, bribery and bloodshed where winning matters at any cost.

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Directed by Rob EvansWritten by Chris MurrayGuest stars Rebecca Grant, Sykes, Edward Akrout, Sophia Di Martino, Hari Dhillon, Richard Graham, Ben Lamb, Joe McGann

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Episode 4

A Dying Art

1h 33m6.4 / 10

A new sculpture park is set to open in Angel's Rise, but it's launch is soon marred by murder. Barnaby and Nelson have to crack the case were art seems to imitate death and everything has a meaning deeper then is first realised.

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Directed by Matt CarterWritten by Jeff PoveyGuest stars Denis Lill, Sykes, David Bamber, Charlotte Beaumont, Jolyon Coy, David Gant, John Hollingworth, Cara Horgan

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Episode 5

Saints and Sinners

1h 33m7.3 / 10

A Saint's bones are discovered during an archaeological dig, causing a stir in the village of Midsomer Cicely. However, when the dig's leader is murdered, DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson are presented with a complex investigation as they hunt for the perpetrator.

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Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Lisa HoldsworthGuest stars Gabrielle Lloyd, Sykes, Jonathan Aris, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Stefano Braschi, Aden Gillett, Ralf Little, Edward MacLiam

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Episode 6

Harvest of Souls

1h 32m5.4 / 10finale

The annual harvest fair and the daredevil riders of the Wall of Death arrive in the Midsomer village of Whitcombe Mallet. But when the owner of an equestrian centre is trampled by his horse, DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson, along with the expertise of forensic pathologist Kam Karimore, must unravel a complex feud from the past. However, nothing is as it seems, and they are in a race against time as they work to solve the case.

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Directed by Nicholas LaughlandWritten by Caleb RansonGuest stars Whalley Daisy, Meera Syal, Helen Schlesinger, Sean Delaney, Andrew Alexander, Nikhita Essex, Rory Fleck-Byrne, Seán Gleeson

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Midsomer Murders

Cast

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

Credits

Created by
Anthony Horowitz, Caroline Graham

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
144
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ITV1United Kingdom
  • Bentley ProductionsUnited Kingdom
  • ITVUnited Kingdom
  • BBCUnited Kingdom

Themes

cosy crimedepressingdisgustedenglandmidsomermurdermurder investigationpolice detective