The BEST episodes of The Escape Artist

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

Revolves around Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm who specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist in the tale.

Last Updated: 2/25/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Episode 1
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8.55
382 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2013

Will's brilliant acquittal of Liam Foyle comes back to bite him.

Directors: Brian Walsh
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Episode 3
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8.41
323 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2013

Maggie and Will are both determined to win the case and find themselves ever closer to the dangerous and cunning Liam Foyle.

Directors: Brian Walsh
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Episode 2
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8.20
341 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2013

Liam Foyle is back in court and Will Burton’s courtroom nemesis, Maggie Gardner, is heading his defence. She is out to prove a point and will stop at nothing to win the case.

Directors: Brian Walsh
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