Midsomer Murders: Season 5
Midsomer Murders Season 5 continues the overarching saga across four episodes. The series takes place in the fictional county of Midsomer with its central headquarters in Causton. The show is based on Caroline Graham's Chief Inspector Barnaby book series, originally adapted by Anthony Horowitz. The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is repeatedly shattered by violent crime, with the deadliest county in England se
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is based on Caroline Graham's Chief Inspector Barnaby book series, originally adapted by Anthony Horowitz.
- The show is set in the fictional county of Midsomer, which has its central headquarters in Causton.
- The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is continuously shattered by violent crime.
- Midsomer is established as the deadliest county in England.
Season overview
Midsomer Murders Season 5 continues the overarching saga across four episodes. The series takes place in the fictional county of Midsomer with its central headquarters in Causton. The show is based on Caroline Graham's Chief Inspector Barnaby book series, originally adapted by Anthony Horowitz. The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is repeatedly shattered by violent crime, with the deadliest county in England serving as the backdrop for these investigations.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Market for Murder
Jun 16, 2002
A ladies reading group in Midsomer Market starts losing members to murder.
A Worm in the Bud
Jun 23, 2002
A suspicious suicide note has Barnaby wondering if foul play was involved in a young woman's death.
Ring Out Your Dead
Sep 15, 2002
In the village of Midsomer Wellow, someone is killing off the bellringers of the parish church, in the week before a big bell-ringing competition. One young woman on the team is ev
Murder on St Malley's Day
Sep 22, 2002
Members of an elite student club close ranks after a murder at the Devington School.