List of Episodes

Overview

Series		Episodes	Originally broadcast		DVD release date		Ave. UK Viewers /
			Series premiere	Series finale	Region 2 (UK version)	Region 1
	1	8	25 October 2011	13 December 2011	8 October 2012	17 June 2014	5.89 million
	2	8	8 January 2013	26 February 2013	4 March 2013	16 September 2014	7.67 million
	3	8	14 January 2014	4 March 2014	10 March 2014	6 October 2015	8.46 million
	4	8	8 January 2015	26 February 2015	2 March 2015	5 July 2016	8.61 / 9.03 million
	5	8	7 January 2016	25 February 2016	29 February 2016	13 December 2016	8.08 / 8.67 million
	6	8	5 January 2017	23 February 2017	27 February 2017	12 December 2017	8.49 / 9.12 million
	7	8	4 January 2018	22 February 2018	26 February 2018	TBA	TBA
	8	8	10 January 2019	28 February 2019	TBA	TBA	TBA
	9	8	9 January 2020	27 February 2020	TBA	TBA	TBA
	10	8	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA

Episodes

UK viewers per episode (million)

Series 1

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	Arriving in Paradise	Charles Palmer	Robert Thorogood	25 October 2011
When a British policeman is found murdered in a locked room on the tiny paradise island of Sainte-Marie, Detective Inspector Richard Poole is sent to investigate. He's the perfect man to solve the case. Unfortunately for Richard, he hates sun, sea and sand...
2	Wicked Wedding Night	Roger Goldby	Robert Thorogood	1 November 2011
As DI Richard Poole desperately searches for a decent cup of tea, a bride is murdered on her wedding day. It is a tragedy DS Camille Bordey cannot help but notice, whilst Richard is more interested in housekeeping signs... But who would kill a bride on her wedding day? Could it really be one of her family?
3	Predicting Murder	Charles Palmer	Robert Thorogood	8 November 2011
When a woman not only predicts her own murder but also gives a description of the murderer, it all feels too easy for DI Richard Poole. Can a case from the past help solve the present day murder? And more importantly, can Richard convince the team that it has nothing to do with voodoo spirits?
4	Missing a Body?	Roger Goldby	James Payne	15 November 2011
A confession of murder proves problematic for DI Richard Poole and the team when a wife admits to killing her husband but the body is nowhere to be found. Can Richard solve the mystery? And could his feelings be clouding his judgment?
5	Spot the Difference	Alfred Lot	Harry Holmes	22 November 2011
A murder investigation becomes more than personal for Richard when the victim is murdered while handcuffed to him. With his job on the line, he needs all his British rigour and stoutest brogues to get to the heart of the Paradise Beach mystery.
6	An Unhelpful Aid	Alfred Lot	Robert Thorogood	29 November 2011
With Richard struck down by a tropical disease and Camille in Paris, it is left to Dwayne and Fidel to solve the apparently impossible murder of a local diver. As if their job isn't tough enough, they also have to contend with holidaying British cop DS Angela Young, who proves to be even more annoying than Richard.
7	Music of Murder	Paul Harrison	Jack Lothian	6 December 2011
Richard sees the dark side of show business when a comeback concert ends in the most public of murders. If sun, sea and sand were not bad enough, he now has to conquer his fear of snakes to find the elusive killer.
8	Amongst Us	Paul Harrison	Robert Thorogood	13 December 2011
Dwayne ends up embroiled in a murder investigation when a piece of incriminating evidence is found at the scene of the crime. Can Richard solve the case and meet a deadline that means he will finally get what he wants - a return home?

Series 2

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	Murder on the Plantation	Keith Boak	Delinda Jacobs	8 January 2013
DI Richard Poole struggles to muster that loving feeling for the local voodoo festival celebrating romance and friendship. However, an understanding of the nature of love, friendship and the ties that bind, proves vital in solving a mysterious murder at a local sugar plantation.
2	An Unholy Death	Alrick Riley	Colin Bytheway	15 January 2013
DI Richard Poole is perplexed by a fatal fire at the island convent. Will he and his team manage to unravel the many mysteries at the heart of this seemingly-impossible murder? And will DS Bordey get to the root of the inspector's nun phobia?
3	Death in the Clinic	David O'Neill	Dan Sefton	22 January 2013
DI Richard Poole and his colleagues are baffled by an apparent suicide at an exclusive plastic surgery clinic. Richard is determined to prove that Valerie Dupree was murdered, but with a lack of evidence, and motive, will he and his team be able to find the culprit before they're out of time?
4	A Deadly Curse	Alrick Riley	Robert Thorogood	29 January 2013
Camille attempts to persuade Richard to take an interest in the history and folklore of Saint Marie. Richard remains focused on work, but can an ancient legend help him and the team explain a mysterious double murder and a series of strange happenings in the tropical jungle?
5	Murder Onboard	Keith Boak	Jack Lothian	5 February 2013
The pressure is on for DI Richard Poole and his team to solve an audacious murder carried out in the presence of DS Bordey on a Caribbean party boat. Emotions are running high - can the inspector crack the case? And will he manage to make an emotional gesture to comfort his grieving friend?
6	A Dash of Sunshine	Alrick Riley	Colin Bytheway	12 February 2013
There is an unwelcome blast from the past for DI Richard Poole when a former colleague turns up in Saint Marie. Will an extra detective on the Caribbean island prove to be a help to Richard and the team as they try to explain a seemingly random killing, or a hindrance?
7	A Stormy Occurrence	David O'Neill	James Payne	19 February 2013
A storm is brewing as a hurricane heads for Saint Marie. Is the storm to blame for a death at the university, or is something more sinister afoot? DI Richard Poole learns that he cannot fight the weather but, with DS Bordey and the team, will he manage to stop a murderer in their tracks?
8	A Deadly Party	Alrick Reily	Robert Thorogood	26 February 2013
When a philanthropist is murdered in broad daylight at a charity fundraiser, DI Poole and his colleagues find themselves up against a daring and elusive opponent. Can the team catch the killer before the trail goes cold, or will this be the case that defeats Richard and sends him back to the UK?

Series 3

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	Death of a Detective	Cilla Ware	Robert Thorogood	14 January 2014
A university reunion party that DI Richard Poole is attending is brought to an abrupt halt when one of the group is murdered with an ice pick. With the case proving particularly sensitive, a new British detective, DI Humphrey Goodman, arrives on the island to help the team get to the bottom of the mysterious case. As the station's newest recruit with his own set of methods, will Humphrey be able to adjust to his new team and surroundings?
2	The Wrong Man	Cilla Ware	Daisy Coulam	21 January 2014
When DI Humphrey Goodman and his team are called to investigate a murder on a film set, they are left baffled when they realise the wrong person has been killed. The team have to work fast to solve the case before the murderer strikes again.
3	An Artistic Murder	Dusan Lazaveric	Paul Logue	28 January 2014
The murder of a local gigolo brings DI Goodman and his team into contact with the social elite of Saint Marie. The case proves particularly hard-hitting for Fidel, as the death of his old school friend forces him to face up to some past mistakes.
4	Ye of Little Faith	Dusan Lazaveric	Ian Kershaw	4 February 2014
DI Goodman and his team are introduced to the jet-setting world of airline pilots and cabin crew when an air stewardess is discovered poisoned in her hotel bedroom. Will Humphrey and his team manage to unravel the mysteries at the heart of this seemingly impossible murder?
5	Political Suicide	Robert Quinn	Robert Thorogood	11 February 2014
DI Goodman and his team are drawn into the world of politics when Saint-Marie's commerce minister is discovered dead. Out of the blue, Camille's father turns out to have a link to the victim, and she is forced to confront the fact that her dad could be the murderer.
6	The Early Bird	Robert Quinn	JC Wilsher and Simon Winstone	18 February 2014
When a birdwatcher is discovered murdered in the Saint-Marie jungle, the team have a particularly puzzling conundrum to solve. Is the traditionally quiet and calm world of birdwatching more cut-throat than it appears?
7	The Man With the Golden Gun	Richard Signy	Jack Lothian	25 February 2014
A murder on a privately-owned island means DI Goodman and the team are cut off from the mainland when a storm comes in. As night descends and the team find themselves locked in a house with a killer, can they solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again?
8	Rue Morgue	Richard Signy	Robert Thorogood	4 March 2014
When an elderly resident at a retirement home appears to have committed suicide, the team are on a mission to prove it was murder. Humphrey is surprised when his wife pays an unexpected visit to the island and suggests they give their marriage a second chance.

Series 4

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	Stab in the Dark	Richard Signy	Robert Thorogood	8 January 2015
When the owner of a rum distillery is murdered during a seance, all the clues point to the prime suspect being a ghost. With DI Humphrey Goodman and his team a man down, Commissioner Selwyn steps in to help them look for a more earth-bound killer.
2	Hidden Secrets	Richard Signy	Simon Winstone	15 January 2015
The team enters the world of surfing when DI Goodman is convinced that there's more to the murder of a surf instructor than meets the eye. Dwayne works hard to impress the new sergeant.
3	Damned If You Do...	David O'Neill	Tom Higgins	22 January 2015
A death in the Saint Marie Heritage Society suggests that this cosy group could be less amicable than it seems. DI Goodman tries to stay focused on the job while wrestling with his feelings for Camille.
4	Until Death Do You Part	David O'Neill	Rebecca Wojciechowski	29 January 2015
When a bride-to-be is killed on the last night of her hen party, DI Goodman tries to unravel a seemingly impossible murder. Meanwhile Camille has a big decision to make.
5	Swimming in Murder	Paul Murphy	Ian Kershaw	5 February 2015
The team is introduced to the crazy world of rock and roll when the lead singer of a band is murdered on Saint Marie. Can DI Goodman keep control of the unruly suspects for long enough to solve the crime?
6	The Perfect Murder	Paul Murphy	Mark Brotherhood	12 February 2015
As Saint Marie celebrates getting through to the finals of the Inter-Island Volleyball Championships, DI Goodman and the team are under pressure to solve the murder of a player, while Commissioner Selwyn squares up to an old nemesis.
7	She Was Murdered Twice	Richard Signy	Dana Fainaru	19 February 2015
DI Goodman is embroiled in the cut-throat world of corporate team building when an entrepreneur is killed, but a surprise revelation from one of the suspects threatens to derail the investigation.
8	Unlike Father, Unlike Son	Richard Signy	Matthew Barry	26 February 2015
When a prisoner is killed in their custody, DI Goodman and the team are under pressure to solve the case quickly. Humphrey's father visits Saint Marie intent on meddling in his son's life.

Series 5

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	The Complex Murder	Edward Bennett	Robert Thorogood	7 January 2016
DI Goodman and his team are tested when a millionaire philanthropist is murdered on his boat, and the only suspects were all underwater at the time. Meanwhile, DI Goodman's new hobby raises a few eyebrows...
2	One for the Road	Edward Bennett	Dan Muirden	14 January 2016
The team enter the shady world of island politics when the outgoing governor of Saint Marie is poisoned at her leaving party. Meanwhile, DI Goodman dives into the even murkier world of online dating.
3	Posing in Murder	Audrey Cooke	Tom Higgins	21 January 2016
DI Goodman finds himself embroiled in the highly strung world of modelling when a young star is strangled in the middle of a fashion show. JP bumps into an old flame.
4	A Personal Murder	Audrey Cooke	Emma Goodwin	28 January 2016
The team must solve a deeply personal case when Dwayne's old mentor is found dead and a text message from beyond the grave says it was murder. DI Goodman tries to unleash his inner gourmand.
5	Lost Identity	Roger Simonsz	Robert Thorogood	4 February 2016
DI Goodman's aunt Mary comes to visit him, but things take an unexpected turn when she becomes the only witness to the murder of a tourist. Some unorthodox advice on love from Dwayne leaves JP in a spin.
6	Dishing Up Murder	Roger Simonsz	Dana Fainaru	11 February 2016
The team enter the high-pressure world of fine dining when a well-known chef is murdered in his own restaurant. Florence has one final lesson on love for DI Goodman and Dwayne gets a chance to repay an old debt.
7	The Blood Red Sea	Richard Signy	Will Fisher	18 February 2016
When a marine salvage hunter is killed, the evidence seems to point to one man. It would be an open-and-shut case for the team if it wasn't for the suspect's solid alibi. Meanwhile, it is JP's stag do - and with Dwayne as best man, what could possibly go wrong?
8	Flames of Love	Richard Signy	Matthew Barry	25 February 2016
The team is faced with an impossible murder when a young backpacker is shot inside a sealed room. DI Goodman has a date, plus it is the day of JP's wedding - but will he make it to the altar?

Series 6

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	Erupting in Murder	Claire Winyard	Dana Fainaru	5 January 2017
The death of a scientist on the side of a live volcano proves a difficult case to crack for Humphrey and his team when everything appears to point to a death from natural causes.
2	The Secret of the Flame Tree	Jermain Julien	Kelly Jones	12 January 2017
Florence finds herself emotionally involved in a case when a former schoolmate is found dead at the foot of a cliff.
3	The Impossible Murder	Claire Winyard	Alex Walker	19 January 2017
Humphrey and Martha's romantic weekend at the remote Hotel Cecile is disrupted by the murder of the hotel owner on the first night of their stay.
4	Stumped in Murder	Jermain Julien	Dan Muirden	26 January 2017
The president of the Saint Marie cricket club is found shot dead in the middle of the team's ground. As the sun rises over the island, suspicion falls on his teammates.
5	Man Overboard - Part One	Richard Signy	Robert Thorogood	2 February 2017
A murder investigation propels the team to London in pursuit of their suspects.
6	Man Overboard - Part Two	Richard Signy	Robert Thorogood	9 February 2017
The team race against the clock in London to solve two murders, after their prime suspect is found dead. Meanwhile, Dwayne has an emotional encounter and Humphrey finds that some advice from an unexpected source helps him come to a big decision.
7	In the Footsteps of a Killer	Richard Signy	Dana Fainaru	16 February 2017
When a tourist claims to alibi a woman convicted for murder seven years ago, the team are forced to reopen the case.
8	Murder in the Polls	Simon Delaney	Will Fisher	23 February 2017
Saint Marie's mayoral elections are thrown into disarray when one of the candidates is stabbed in his polling booth whilst casting his vote.

Series 7

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	Murder from Above	Jonathan Gershfield	Robert Thorogood	4 January 2018
DI Mooney and his team are tested when a hotel billionaire's fiancee falls from a balcony the day before her lavish wedding and everything points to suicide... except for the fact that the victim only painted one fingernail.
2	The Stakes are High	Stewart Svaasand	Jake Riddell	11 January 2018
DI Mooney and the team enter the high-stakes world of poker when a finalist is poisoned during the Caribbean Poker Masters tournament. The only suspects are sat round the table. When even a twitch of an eye can reveal a player's hand, just how did the killer commit murder?
3	Written in Murder	Jonathan Gershfield	Justin Young	18 January 2018
When famous thriller author Frank O'Toole is found stabbed through the heart in the middle of the ocean, Jack and his team are baffled. But as the spotlight turns on Frank's closest friends and family and secrets are exposed, Jack uncovers a murder plot worthy of one of his novels...
4	The Healer	Stewart Svaasand	Tom Higgins	25 January 2018
Jack and the team find themselves embroiled in the mysterious world of faith healing when a woman is poisoned during a ceremony and all evidence points to the arrogant healer himself.
5	Murder on the Day of the Dead	Ian Barnes	Robert Thorogood	1 February 2018
The island's Day of the Dead celebrations are cut short by a woman's death. DI Mooney and the team must navigate the waters of the elitist Yacht Club to catch the killer.
6	Meditated in Murder	Ian Barnes	Damian Wayling	8 February 2018
The leader of a spiritual retreat is strangled and Jack and his team are baffled by the fact that all their suspects were in a meditation circle at the time of the murder.
7	Dark Memories	Sarah Walker	James Hall	15 February 2018
Long-buried memories are raked up for JP when someone from his past is caught red-handed at a murder scene and Jack must unravel a complex mystery to find the truth.
8	Melodies of Murder	Sarah Walker	Will Fisher	22 February 2018
When the lead guitarist of a popular reggae band is murdered, Jack and his team must crack a cold case that has haunted the commissioner for years.

Series 8

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	Murder on the Honoré Express	Stewart Svaasand	Paul Logue	10 January 2019
When a passenger is stabbed on the express bus to Honore, Jack and his team are baffled. No-one left their seat.
2	Murder Most Animal	Stewart Svaasand	Justin Young	17 January 2019
Jack and the team uncover a nest of vipers when a zoo owner is killed with a tranquilliser dart and everyone has an alibi.
3	Wish You Weren't Here	Sarah O'Gorman	James Hall	24 January 2019
Jack and the team are mystified when the TV presenter of a holiday programme is found drowned. The spotlight falls on the crew.
4	Frappe Death Day	Sarah O'Gorman	Tom Nash	31 January 2019
Jack and the team must navigate the tempestuous waters of a family divided when a wealthy coffee magnate is shot.
5	Beyond the Shining Sea - Part One	Jermain Julien	Sally Abbott	7 February 2019
A shadow is cast over a small fishing community when their festival queen is murdered in baffling circumstances.
6	Beyond the Shining Sea - Part Two	Jermain Julien	Roger Enstone	14 February 2019
Jack and his team face the toughest challenge of their lives when tragedy strikes close to home.
7	Murder on the Airwaves	Richard Signy	Robert Thorogood	21 February 2019
Saint Marie mourns when radio legend Dezzie Dixon is murdered live on air, and Jack must unravel a complex mystery to find the culprit.
8	Murder Begins at Home	Richard Signy	James Hall	28 February 2019
A horse-trekking expedition is cut short when Jack discovers the dead body of a rider in the most unexpected of places - the police station itself.

Series 9

#	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	La Murder Le Diablé	Ian Barber	James Hall	9 January 2020
New Year’s Eve celebrations are cut short when a masked man stabs a woman in her own home. Jack and the team must uncover the identity of the mystery murderer before they strike again.
2	A Murder in Portrait	Ian Barber	Tom Nash	16 January 2020
DI Jack Mooney and the team are put to the test when a celebrated artist is poisoned in her studio in confounding circumstances.
3	Tour de Murder	Paulette Randall	Oriane Messina and Fay Rusling	23 January 2020
Jack’s romance with Anna blossoms while he and the rest of the team investigate the mysterious death of a cyclist during a race.
4	Pirates of the Murder Scene	Paulette Randall	Will Fisher	30 January 2020
Jack faces a life-changing decision whilst investigating the murder of a man found dead in a boat off the Saint Marie coast.
5	Switcharoo	Richard Signy	Robert Thorogood	6 February 2020
DI Neville Parker gets more than he bargained for when investigating the mysterious death of a young woman at the unveiling of a luxury timeshare resort.
6	Murder on Mosquito Island	Richard Signy	Tom Nash and Kefi Chadwick	13 February 2020
A desert island survival course goes wrong when the leader - a trained survival expert and ex-SAS soldier - is found dead in the forest of a remote island near Saint Marie.
7	Death in the Salon	Jennie Darnell	James Hall and Victoria Asare-Archer	20 February 2020
The team are left stumped when the owner of a hair salon is killed in front of her family without anyone seeing what happened.
8	Now You See Him, Now You Don't	Jennie Darnell	James Hall	27 February 2020
A blind actress is the only witness to her husband’s murder. There is no evidence that there was anyone else there at the time.

Series 10

Series 10 was commissioned in February 2019. Due to the Covid-19 crisis filming was postponed.

See also

• List of Deaths

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