Vexed - Series 1 episode guide

Written by Misfits creator Howard Overman, BBC Two's Vexed revolves around Kate and Jack, a detective duo with real chemistry.

> Read our interview with writer Howard Overman.

Bright, sexy and funny, their personal lives are as complicated as the cases they investigate. They may be cops but Jack (Toby Stephens) and Kate (Lucy Punch) suffer the same frustrations, preoccupations and insecurities as everyone else. Always on the move or in their unofficial office - the local cafe opposite the police station where the coffee and gossip are better - their cases say something about modern life in a fresh and entertaining way.

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Episode 1
Sunday 15th August 2010

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Kate and Jack attempt to catch a murderer who is using a supermarket loyalty card scheme and customers' purchase histories to pick out victims. However, while Kate uses the case to see whether her husband is having an affair, Jack decides to use the investigation and database for other purposes - his own love life.


Episode 2
Sunday 22nd August 2010

Jack and Kate investigate the attempted murder of a high-flying banker who was almost blown up by a bomb under his car. However, as they launch their unusual investigation in a private clinic, Jack is preoccupied with Kate’s relationship and she tries to conceal her marriage-counselling sessions.

Episode 3
Sunday 29th August 2010

Jack discovers the lump in his testicle is cancerous and, as Kate gets back together with her husband, he suggests giving up the London dream and moving back to Bristol. Meanwhile, the abduction of Gemma G, a member of girl band Candy Crew, throws up an unusual investigation for the detective duo.