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The Puzzle Lady

  • 2025-2026
  • 1 season
  • PBS Distribution
  • Suspense, Drama

When a body turns up with a crossword clue pinned to it, Cora Felton - aka the famous 'Puzzle Lady' - is thrown into a murder investigation which threatens everything she has worked not very hard for.

Season 1 Episode Guide

9 Episodes 2025 - 2026

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

A crossword clue is found on a murder victim, so DCI Hooper seeks help from Cora Felton, AKA 'The Puzzle Lady'. Cora's "shoot first, ask questions never" style helps her catch the killer but it turns out she's hiding secrets of her own.

Episode 2

Episode #1.2

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Cora is keen to get her teeth into another case, an opportunity comes from solicitor Becky, who asks her to look into Darren Duggan's case, who was sent to prison five years ago for murder.

Episode 3

Episode #1.3

Thu, Mar 5, 2026

Sherry is concerned when her ex husband Dennis Pride arrives in Bakerbury. After a small gig, Dennis meets up with Gloria, the wife of the sponsor. The following day, Gloria is found dead.

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Episode 4

Episode #1.4

Episode 4

Episode #1.4

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

After her birthday party ends in murder, Cora finds herself in hot water with the police. Cut out of the investigation, she recruits Jimmi and Katy and discovers a conspiracy at the heart of picturesque Bakerbury - and a powerful enemy.

Episode 5

Episode #1.5

Episode 5

Episode #1.5

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Rock star Dennis Pride is in Bakerbury and his fans go wild. Another murder shakes up the sleepy town and evidence points to Dennis as the prime suspect. Meanwhile the Puzzle Lady has a suitor: the enigmatic Gilbert.

Episode 6

Episode #1.6

48 mins

Episode 6

Episode #1.6

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

When a suspect is murdered, Cora puts her life on the line to catch the killer. But she soon faces a dilemma: when Hooper falls victim to her nemesis Mayor Firth, the only way to save him is sacrificing all that she and Sherry have built.

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