The BEST episodes of Mystery Road: Origin

Every episode of Mystery Road: Origin ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mystery Road: Origin!

It’s 1999, and Constable Jay Swan, a charismatic young officer arrives at his new station. Fresh from the city and tipped for big things, Jay might be the new copper, but he’s not new to this town. His estranged father Jack lives here, as does the woman who will change his life forever, Mary. Mystery Road: Origin will explore how a tragic death, an epic love, and the brutal reality of life as a police officer straddling two worlds, form the indelible mould out of which will emerge, Detective Jay Swan.

Last Updated: 5/1/2024Network: ABC (AU)Status: Continuing

7.58

74 votes

#1 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/24/2022

Jay discovers Jack was deeply in debt and when Sputty also seems to be involved he becomes suspicious. Jay and Mary grow closer, Anousha acts for Ziggy and the Kelly Gang unexpectedly strikes again.

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7.53

72 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/31/2022

After another heist by the Kelly Gang, Jay pieces together their identities and uncovers their hideout. Anousha finds an unexpected detail of the police investigation into Josh's death and suddenly finds herself in danger.

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7.49

77 votes

#3 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/7/2022

The Kelly Gang's plans violently come to a head in a shootout at the Roadhouse. Mary gets too close to Josh's killers and Jay finds out who was really behind his father's death. (Final)

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7.48

93 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/10/2022

After a bizarre robbery, Jay leads a visit to a local gang that quickly escalates; Anousha seeks clues about Josh Allen's death; after the town's celebrations at the annual debutante ball, Jay's night takes a tragic turn.

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7.42

110 votes

#5 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/3/2022

Police constable Jay Swan starts a new job in an outback mining town where he spent his youth. While investigating a series of robberies and pursuing the truth behind a personal tragedy, he meets the love of his life.

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7.40

55 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/17/2022

Jay struggles with findings about Jack's death. He looks for clues pointing to foul play and he fights with Geraldine about how best to commemorate his father. Anousha searches for people involved with Josh's case.

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