DCI John Barnaby is a fictional character portrayed by Neil Dudgeon in the TV series Midsomer Murders.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Garden of Death (season 4), they were 39 years old.
They appear in 58 episodes out of a total of 140 aired so far and have accumulated 4151 positive votes.
The character of DCI John Barnaby is mainly associated with DS Charlie Nelson, DS Jamie Winter and DS Ben Jones.
Episodes58
Garden of Death
episode S4.E1 september 2000When an arrogant aristocratic family's decision to develop a memorial garden into a commercial tea shop has the villagers up in arms, murders past and present rear their heads.
The Sword of Guillaume
episode S13.E1 february 2010When the Causton Chamber of Commerce takes a bus trip to Brighton, a serial killer swinging an ancient sword decapitates some of them in the seaside resort.
Fit for Murder
episode S13.E8 february 2011Joyce talks Barnaby into enrolling in a spa located in a remodeled manor house but the bodies start to pile up when he's there.
Death in the Slow Lane
episode S14.E1 march 2011When a local DJ is crushed to death at a traditional girls' boarding school, DCI John Barnaby discovers that murder and deception are never far away from the quaint villages.
Dark Secrets
episode S14.E2 march 2011The reclusive lives of an eccentric elderly couple come under police scrutiny when a social services investigator is murdered.
Echoes of the Dead
episode S14.E3 april 2011The drowning of a woman in a bathtub becomes the first murder in a series of copycat murders imitating infamous murders from the past.
The Oblong Murders
episode S14.E4 may 2011Barnaby sends Jones undercover into a New Age cult to investigate the disappearance of a young woman who entered an introduction course and then never left the movement.
The Sleeper Under the Hill
episode S14.E5 september 2011The gruesome discovery of a farmer's eviscerated body in an ancient stone circle is made just days before the spring equinox.
The Night of the Stag
episode S14.E6 october 2011Local bootleggers come under suspicion after the murder of a revenue tax inspector.
A Sacred Trust
episode S14.E7 october 2011Vandalism and violence send shock waves through Midsomer's cloistered nunnery.
A Rare Bird
episode S14.E8 january 2012Barnaby and Jones investigate whether competition between ornithology enthusiasts led to murder.
The Dark Rider
episode S15.E1 february 2012The DeQuettevilles and the Fleetwoods have been enemies since the English Civil War. Now the DeQuettevilles are dying, each first seeing a headless horseman. Is the ancient feud to blame? Or is there a modern murderer at large?
Murder of Innocence
episode S15.E2 march 2012When a barrister is killed in Midsomer, suspicion falls on convicted murderer Grady Felton. But Grady has a solid alibi. Barnaby suspects he is working with an accomplice - until Grady himself is targeted in an arson attack.
Written in the Stars
episode S15.E3 september 2012During a total eclipse of the sun, an astronomer is bludgeoned to death by a meteor, and an astrologer claims to have predicted each subsequent murder.
Death and the Divas
episode S15.E4 january 2013A film historian writing about a 1960s horror actress is killed in her home. It becomes the start of what appear to be a series of copycat murders based on the actress' films.
The Sicilian Defence
episode S15.E5 january 2013When a young girl wakes up from a mysterious coma, she finds that no one knows what happened to her boyfriend, who disappeared around the same time she was attacked.
Schooled in Murder
episode S15.E6 january 2013At the factory where the world-famous Midsomer Blue Cheese is made, a dairy worker is brutally murdered by a giant round of weaponized cheese.
The Christmas Haunting
episode S16.E1 december 2013Barnaby and Nelson investigate the fatal stabbing of a man with an antique sword during a ghost-hunting party at a 'haunted' manor house.
Let Us Prey
episode S16.E2 january 2014A series of murders in Midsomer St Claire seem to be inspired by macabre images on a medieval fresco recently discovered in the church crypt.
Wild Harvest
episode S16.E3 january 2014When the landlord of Wyvern House meets a brutal and untimely death in his own woods, many aspersions are cast.
The Flying Club
episode S16.E4 february 2014The owner of Finchmere airfield is dropped from a plane to meet a gruesome death. Are anti-craft campaigners behind his murder? Or does it link back to a WW2 mission?
The Killings of Copenhagen
episode S16.E5 february 2014Barnaby and Nelson join forces with two female Danish police detectives after Eric Calder is poisoned by Strychnine coating when opening one of his famous golden clusters.
The Dagger Club
episode S17.E1 january 2015Artist Suzie Colebrook is electrocuted by a roulette wheel shortly after discovering a break-in at her home in Luxton Deeping.
Murder by Magic
episode S17.E2 february 2015Pub landlady Hannah Altman is crushed to death by a giant Perspex box during a magic show by famous illusionist Gideon Latimer.
The Ballad of Midsomer County
episode S17.E3 february 2015Festival organizer Toby Winning is found dead on the morning of the Lower Crosby Folk Festival, shortly after announcing plans to move the festival nearer to London.
A Vintage Murder
episode S17.E4 february 2015When people start collapsing at the launch tasting of Midsomer Vineyard's newest sparkling wine, Kate Wilding discovers that the glasses had been laced with slug pellets.
Habeas Corpus
episode S18.E1 january 2016When a wealthy landowner's body goes missing on the night of his death, a sinister web of secrets and lies is exposed in the village of Little Malton.
The Incident at Cooper Hill
episode S18.E2 january 2016A local forest-ranger suffers a strange death after mysterious lights appear in the sky over UFO hot-spot Cooper Hill.
Breaking the Chain
episode S18.E3 january 2016Cyclist Greg Eddon is murdered after winning the local leg of a national race, beating team mate Mitch McCordell at the last minute.
A Dying Art
episode S18.E4 february 2016The grand opening of a new Sculpture Park is marred by murder in the picturesque Midsomer village of Angel's Rise.
Saints and Sinners
episode S18.E5 february 2016The leader of an archaeological dig is found buried alive following the discovery of a Saint's bones in the village of Midsomer Cicely.
Harvest of Souls
episode S18.E6 february 2016When the owner of an equestrian center is trampled by his own horse, Barnaby unravels a complex feud from the past.
The Village That Rose from the Dead
episode S19.E1 december 2016When a man is found murdered during the reopening of a ghost village, Barnaby must unravel a sinister web of lies from both past and present in order to catch the killer.
Crime and Punishment
episode S19.E2 january 2017The Bleakridge Watch patrols the streets of their remote village, exposing anyone who steps outside the law. When one of their members dies, Barnaby uncovers just how far some people will go for power.
Last Man Out
episode S19.E3 january 2017When star cricketer Leo Henderson dies during a tournament, the investigation draws Barnaby into a dangerous game with a surprise visitor from his past.
Red in Tooth & Claw
episode S19.E4 january 2017The discovery of a body covered in live rabbits reveals a sinister side to the local pet show. Is this a rivalry taken too far or is the killer driven by something darker?
Death by Persuasion
episode S19.E5 may 2018When a young woman slips away from a Jane Austen weekend dressed in period attire and is found stabbed in the woods, Barnaby needs to look back in time to find the killer.
The Curse of the Ninth
episode S19.E6 may 2018When a prize-winning violinist is killed with his Stradivarius stolen, Barnaby must sort through a myriad of suspects and motives to find the real killer.
The Ghost of Causton Abbey
episode S20.E1 march 2019The ancient Causton Abbey is now a brewery, but the old curse is still active: one person is found boiled to death in one of the vats shortly after a party to launch a new ale.
Death of the Small Coppers
episode S20.E2 march 2019A butterfly collector is found pinned to a wall like one of his specimens.
Drawing Dead
episode S20.E3 may 2019Carver Valley's comic festival is in full swing when the village is shocked by the murder of a former supermodel.
The Lions of Causton
episode S20.E4 august 2019Barnaby gets to relive his former sporting glory when a death at the local Rugby Club sends Barnaby and Winter into a muddle of rucks, grudges, romance... and artisanal chocolates?
Till Death Do Us Part
episode S20.E5 january 2020Barnaby is less than impressed when Sarah drags him to a wedding. But things go from bad to worse when Barnaby must unveil a murderer with an apparent penchant for local brides.
Send in the Clowns
episode S20.E6 january 2020Things take a gruesome turn when Ferabbees Circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of sinister clown sightings, threatening notes and deathly dangerous circus acts.
The Point of Balance
episode S21.E1 december 2019Midsomer is buzzing at the 'Paramount Dance Extravaganza'. But behind the sequins and smiles are deep running feuds and passions, and the desire to win outweigh just about anything.
The Miniature Murders
episode S21.E2 february 2020The world of miniatures collapses when a real estate agent is murdered in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new dolls house collection at Midsomer Museum of the family.
The Sting of Death
episode S21.E3 december 2019Barnaby and Winter are called to the stately home of a master beekeeper after he is injured attempting to apprehend a thief. The village of Granville Norton is abuzz with news of the missing bees, and suspicions fly when one of the locals is stung to death.
With Baited Breath
episode S21.E4 december 2019Fishermen flock to Solomon Gorge desperate to catch a giant fish that is said to lurk in the lake. Their plans are threatened when hundred of others appear for the Pyscho Mud Run.
The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy
episode S22.E1 april 2021After a local photographer wins an urban myth competition with his creation of The Wolf Hunter, it unexpectedly gains a cult following. However, when a man is killed, Barnaby must investigate if this myth has become murderous reality.
The Stitcher Society
episode S22.E2 april 2021A local outcast, who was controversially acquitted of murder years previously, is the latest inductee into a post-operative heart rehab club. Following his arrival, members' dreams of a second chance at life begin being cut short.
Happy Families
episode S22.E3 september 2021DCI Barnaby and DS Winter are called in to investigate the death of Victor Karras, a manufacturer of exclusive board games, who appears to have been poisoned.
Scarecrow Murders
episode S22.E4 may 2022A scarecrow festival to raise church funds takes a grisly turn when dead bodies are found staged like the festival's straw creations. Barnaby's investigation uncovers more going on than a simple competition.
For Death Prepare
episode S22.E5 may 2023The Midsomer Mummers, an amateur opera company, is in the middle of rehearsals for a charity concert, when a dead body is found in the theatre. The aim of the inquiry will be to find out who is most desperate to be the centre of attention.
The Witches Of Angel's Rise
episode S22.E6 august 2023When a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols on the eve of a Psychic Fayre, Barnaby must step into the spiritual world of mediums, psychics, and occult followers to find the killer.
The Blacktrees Prophecy
episode S23.E1 december 2022Deep in Blacktrees Forest is a bombproof shelter built by a man named Warren Kaine. His extreme paranoia has drawn other survivalists to the village, and now a doomsday prepper group meets weekly.
The Debt of Lies
episode S23.E2 january 2023Gated estate Challis Court is a tight-knit community for retired police officers, but when a new arrival is found dead, the other residents regard the murder as an affront; Barnaby realizes that the killer is likely an ex-police officer.
A Grain of Truth
episode S23.E3 december 2022A trendy organic bakery in a restored mill is causing resentment amongst several villagers. Causton CID don't take the complaints too seriously until several people are dosed with a dangerous hallucinogenic. Then the first death occurs.
Dressed to Kill
episode S23.E4 january 2023Parish chairwoman Lois Springfield is found dead in a local theatre. The detectives assume it's because of her hostility toward a drag show being organised, but other motives are at play.
- Garden of Death
- The Sword of Guillaume
- Fit for Murder
- Death in the Slow Lane
- Dark Secrets
- Echoes of the Dead
- The Oblong Murders
- The Sleeper Under the Hill
- The Night of the Stag
- A Sacred Trust
- A Rare Bird
- The Dark Rider
- Murder of Innocence
- Written in the Stars
- Death and the Divas
- The Sicilian Defence
- Schooled in Murder
- The Christmas Haunting
- Let Us Prey
- Wild Harvest
- The Flying Club
- The Killings of Copenhagen
- The Dagger Club
- Murder by Magic
- The Ballad of Midsomer County
- A Vintage Murder
- Habeas Corpus
- The Incident at Cooper Hill
- Breaking the Chain
- A Dying Art
- Saints and Sinners
- Harvest of Souls
- The Village That Rose from the Dead
- Crime and Punishment
- Last Man Out
- Red in Tooth & Claw
- Death by Persuasion
- The Curse of the Ninth
- The Ghost of Causton Abbey
- Death of the Small Coppers
- Drawing Dead
- The Lions of Causton
- Till Death Do Us Part
- Send in the Clowns
- The Point of Balance
- The Miniature Murders
- The Sting of Death
- With Baited Breath
- The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy
- The Stitcher Society
- Happy Families
- Scarecrow Murders
- For Death Prepare
- The Witches Of Angel's Rise
- The Blacktrees Prophecy
- The Debt of Lies
- A Grain of Truth
- Dressed to Kill
Best moments10
- A local outcast, who was controversially acquitted of murder years previously, is the latest inductee into a post-operative heart rehab club. Following his arrival, members' dreams of a second chance at life begin being cut short.
- During a total eclipse of the sun, an astronomer is bludgeoned to death by a meteor, and an astrologer claims to have predicted each subsequent murder.
- When a young girl wakes up from a mysterious coma, she finds that no one knows what happened to her boyfriend, who disappeared around the same time she was attacked.
- Barnaby and Winter are called to the stately home of a master beekeeper after he is injured attempting to apprehend a thief. The village of Granville Norton is abuzz with news of the missing bees, and suspicions fly when one of the locals is stung to death.
- The world of miniatures collapses when a real estate agent is murdered in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new dolls house collection at Midsomer Museum of the family.
- Things take a gruesome turn when Ferabbees Circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of sinister clown sightings, threatening notes and deathly dangerous circus acts.
- When the landlord of Wyvern House meets a brutal and untimely death in his own woods, many aspersions are cast.
- A film historian writing about a 1960s horror actress is killed in her home. It becomes the start of what appear to be a series of copycat murders based on the actress' films.
- Midsomer is buzzing at the 'Paramount Dance Extravaganza'. But behind the sequins and smiles are deep running feuds and passions, and the desire to win outweigh just about anything.
- Artist Suzie Colebrook is electrocuted by a roulette wheel shortly after discovering a break-in at her home in Luxton Deeping.
- The Stitcher Society
- Written in the Stars
- The Sicilian Defence
- The Sting of Death
- The Miniature Murders
- Send in the Clowns
- Wild Harvest
- Death and the Divas
- The Point of Balance
- The Dagger Club