What are the best episodes of The Lakes?

The best rated episodes of The Lakes are: Episode 10 - S2E10 rated 8.5, Episode 8 - S2E8 rated 8.0, Episode 2 - S1E2 rated 8.0, Episode 9 - S2E9 rated 7.5

What are the worst episodes of The Lakes?

The lowest rated episodes of The Lakes are: Episode 1 - S2E1 rated 5.3, Episode 1 - S1E1 rated 5.9, Episode 7 - S2E7 rated 6.5, Episode 3 - S2E3 rated 6.7

The Lakes Episode Rating Graph

Sep 1997 - Mar 1999

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Browse episode ratings trends for The Lakes. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of The Lakes's 14 episodes.

Best Episodes of The Lakes

Episode 10
S2 Ep10
8.5
14th Mar 1999
Bernie must choose between Peter and Father Matthew. Danny tries to save his marriage to Emma, in light of Lucy's announcement in court. Chef's comeuppance is imminent.
Episode 8
S2 Ep8
8.0
28th Feb 1999
Father Matthew and Bernie visit the Bishop (Anthony Newley) for advice on how to deal with the unwanted baby. Sergeant Slater tries to get the truth out of John. Danny and Lucy talk about their true feelings for each other.
Episode 2
S1 Ep2
8.0
21st Sep 1997
Despite Danny's efforts, three schoolgirls have drowned in the lake and the angry villagers make him the scapegoat.
Episode 9
S2 Ep9
7.5
7th Mar 1999
Lucy takes to the stand in court to give her account of the night she was raped. Her evidence reveals to Emma that Danny has been telling her the truth. Peter reacts with fury when he learns of Bernie's affair. Beverly pays a visit to John in jail.

Worst Episodes of The Lakes

Episode 1
S2 Ep1
5.3
10th Jan 1999
Danny is contemplating suicide after being made to feel an outcast after admitting to his wife Emma that he had been gambling again. John Fisher can no longer cope with his wife's affairs and he bludgeons her to death in the bath.
Episode 1
S1 Ep1
5.9
14th Sep 1997
Compulsive gambler Danny arrives in a small Lake District village and gets a job working under a tyrannical, sex-mad chef in a hotel. He loses the job after making local girl Emma pregnant, and takes charge of hiring out boats. But then there’s a tragic accident while he’s phoning in a bet.
Episode 7
S2 Ep7
6.5
21st Feb 1999
John Parr gets his revenge against Chef by kidnapping his son, while the police start to piece together the facts about Simone's murder. Danny is thrown out by the Quinlans when he tells them he will be a witness on behalf of Lucy Archer, against Tony Quinlan and his two co-defendants. Mrs Archer is upset about the backlash that has resulted from her daughter's allegations. Bernie tells Father Matthew about her pregnancy.
Episode 3
S2 Ep3
6.7
24th Jan 1999
With flies buzzing round the boot of his car, John is finding it harder to hide his wife's murder from her flirtatious sister. Danny is trying to be a responsible father, but he also wants some fun. Bernie is still troubled by her conscience. Dr Kilbride is called to school to treat a pupil where her former lesbian lover Jo Jo is the new teacher.

The Lakes Episode Guide

Episode 1
S1 Ep1
5.9
14th Sep 1997
Compulsive gambler Danny arrives in a small Lake District village and gets a job working under a tyrannical, sex-mad chef in a hotel. He loses the job after making local girl Emma pregnant, and takes charge of hiring out boats. But then there’s a tragic accident while he’s phoning in a bet.
Episode 2
S1 Ep2
8.0
21st Sep 1997
Despite Danny's efforts, three schoolgirls have drowned in the lake and the angry villagers make him the scapegoat.
Episode 3
S1 Ep3
7.0
27th Sep 1997
The funerals take place and Danny tries to discover the truth behind the tragedy, but he’s not helped by the lies of Lucy Archer. Bernie Quinlan’s passion for Father Matthew grows.
Episode 4
S1 Ep4
7.5
5th Oct 1997
Everyone gets to hear Chef having sex with Lucy. The inquest is held with Danny in the dock, putting a strain on his relationship with Emma. The passion between Bernie and Father Matthew boils over.