The BEST episodes of Black Work

Every episode of Black Work ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Work!

When Jo Gillespie's husband Ryan, an undercover policeman, is shot dead in mysterious circumstances, she resolutely sets out to discover who murdered him. Black Work is a compelling three-part story (x 60), which sees police officer Jo confront difficult truths about her family life and her marriage to Ryan. Mother to 7-years-old Melly and stepson Hal, Jo is emotionally distraught and heavily conflicted as she unravels the last six months of her husband’s life. She’s grieving and wracked with guilt following an attachment to Ryan’s colleague and fellow police officer Jack Clark, which puts further strain on her grieving family. Working out of a lock-up on a shadowy case for which no police department will take responsibility, Ryan has been watching a man recently released from prison. But why? And under whose orders?

Last Updated: 3/3/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
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Episode 2
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7.97
153 votes

#1 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2015

A suspect is taken into custody for Ryan's murder, but Jo is not convinced the police have the guilty party. She continues to investigate her husband's undercover work, discovering dark secrets relating to both his colleagues and the criminals they were pursuing, and finally coming to a disturbing revelation about the man she married.

Directors: Michael Samuels
Writer: Matt Charman
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Episode 1
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7.79
165 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2015

When her detective husband Ryan is murdered, PC Jo Gillespie is expected to leave it to her colleagues in the force to find his killer, but finds herself losing trust in them and goes behind their backs to track down the killer herself. However, her investigation places her and her children in jeopardy.

Directors: Michael Samuels
Writer: Matt Charman
Watch Now:Amazon
Episode 3
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7.77
140 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2015

When her detective husband Ryan is murdered, PC Jo Gillespie is shocked to discover he was working undercover. Reeling from a secret that strikes at the heart of her family, Jo decides to put the needs of her children first.

Directors: Michael Samuels
Writer: Matt Charman
Watch Now:Amazon