In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 7.83.
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Neill Rea
DI Mike Shepherd
Fern Sutherland
DC Kristin Sims
Cristina Șerban-Ionda
Dr. Gina Kadinsky
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4 episodes • 2014Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood and Water | Sep 28, 2014 | 7.4 |
| 2 | Sour Grapes | Oct 5, 2014 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Playing the Lie | Oct 12, 2014 | 7.6 |
| 4 | Hunting the Stag | Oct 19, 2014 | 7.7 |
4 episodes • 2015Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leather & Lace | Sep 27, 2015 | 7.6 |
| 2 | Case Six: To Die or Not To Die | Oct 4, 2015 | 7.6 |
| 3 | Catch of the Day | Oct 11, 2015 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Blood Pink | Oct 18, 2015 | 7.7 |
4 episodes • 2016Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Widower | Oct 30, 2016 | 7.7 |
| 2 | Over Her Dead Body | Nov 6, 2016 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The Killing Machine | Nov 13, 2016 | 7.6 |
| 4 | A Merry Bloody Christmas | Nov 20, 2016 | 7.8 |
4 episodes • 2017Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall From Grace | Oct 29, 2017 | 7.6 |
| 2 | Stone Cold Dead | Nov 5, 2017 | 7.9 |
| 3 | The Scarecrow | Nov 12, 2017 | 7.7 |
| 4 | As If Nothing Had Happened | Nov 19, 2017 | 8.0 |
4 episodes • 2018Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scared To Death | Oct 28, 2018 | 7.5 |
| 2 | Bride Not To Be | Nov 4, 2018 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Tontine | Nov 11, 2018 | 7.8 |
| 4 | The Dark Angel | Nov 18, 2018 | 7.8 |
4 episodes • 2019Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Power of Steam | Nov 10, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 2 | A Real Page Turner | Nov 17, 2019 | 7.9 |
| 3 | Dead Men Don't Shoot Ducks | Nov 24, 2019 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Dead and Buried | Dec 1, 2019 | 7.7 |
6 episodes • 2021Avg: 7.8Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Garotte and the Vinklebraun | Mar 29, 2021 | 7.5 |
| 2 | The Witches of Brokenwood | Apr 5, 2021 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Dog Day Morning | Apr 12, 2021 | 8.3 |
| 4 | Something Nasty at the Market | Apr 19, 2021 | 7.9 |
| 5 | Exposed to the Light | Apr 26, 2021 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson | May 3, 2021 | 8.1 |
6 episodes • 2022Avg: 7.8Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From the Cradle to the Grave | Jul 1, 2022 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Death 'n' Bass | Jul 4, 2022 | 7.3 |
| 3 | Spark to a Flame | Jul 11, 2022 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Three Coins in a Fountain | Jul 18, 2022 | 7.9 |
| 5 | Good as Gold | Jul 25, 2022 | 8.2 |
| 6 | Four Fires and a Funeral | Aug 1, 2022 | 7.7 |
6 episodes • 2023Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brokenwood: The Musical | Apr 10, 2023 | 7.2 |
| 2 | Old Blood Money | Apr 17, 2023 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Nun of the Above | Apr 24, 2023 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Going to the Dogs | May 1, 2023 | 7.9 |
| 5 | Shot of Love | May 8, 2023 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Mamas | May 15, 2023 | 7.3 |
6 episodes • 2024Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brokenwood-o-saurus | Apr 29, 2024 | 7.6 |
| 2 | Day of the Dead | May 6, 2024 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Publish or Be Damned | May 13, 2024 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Love You to Death | May 20, 2024 | 7.9 |
| 5 | House of Screams | May 27, 2024 | 7.9 |
| 6 | Three Gold Leaves of Jesus | Jun 3, 2024 | 7.5 |
6 episodes • 2025Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ghost in You | Apr 21, 2025 | 8.1 |
| 2 | Sudden Death Round | Apr 28, 2025 | 7.8 |
| 3 | All Hallows Eve | May 5, 2025 | 8.2 |
| 4 | How the Other Half Dies | May 12, 2025 | 8.0 |
| 5 | The End of the Line | May 19, 2025 | 7.9 |
| 6 | An Oades to Christmas | May 26, 2025 | 8.2 |
6 episodes • 2026Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | They're Out There Alright | Apr 6, 2026 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Angels and Demons | Apr 13, 2026 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Midnight in the Garden | Apr 20, 2026 | 8.9 |
| 4 | No Return Ticket | Apr 27, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Death Has Four Strings | May 4, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend | May 11, 2026 | 0.0 |
