Happy Valley – Episode Summaries

Season 1

1.1 Episode 1 of Season 1
Sergeant Catherine Cawood copes with the news of Tommy Lee Royce’s release from prison, while dealing with her troubled grandson’s disturbing behavior, and the numerous drug-related cases in her district. Unbeknownst to her, she has also come across a kidnapping on its outset and has the identity of its mastermind. Happy Valley Episode 1 of Season 1 episode summary

1.2 Episode 2 of Season 1
Kevin Weatherill confesses to his wife of his involvement in Ann Gallagher’s kidnapping, becomes entangled when Ashley Cowgill explicitly asks for him to make the drop of the deposit, and secures his undeniable involvement after receiving a portion of the ransom. Meanwhile, Catherine Cawood’s dogged determination to uncover Tommy Lee Royce’s whereabouts leads her to the kidnapper’s hideout. Happy Valley Episode 2 of Season 1 episode recap

1.3 Episode 3 of Season 1
PC Kirsten McAskill inadvertently pulls over the van holding Ann resulting into a grave unexpected turn of events. Recent developments cause the kidnappers to consider ending the abduction after the last ransom payment giving Nevison Gallagher hope of her daughter’s return. Sgt. Catherine Cawood unlawfully breaks inside Tommy’s last known whereabouts and discovers probable criminal activity in the cellar. Happy Valley Episode 3 of Season 1 episode summary

1.4 Episode 4 of Season 1
Sgt. Catherine Cawood reports probable criminal activity in the house where Tommy Lee Royce was last seen thereby initiating a criminal investigation. Her concern for Helen Gallagher leads to the woman revealing the kidnapping of her daughter, Ann Gallagher, resulting in the Gallaghers’ cooperation with the police to find their missing daughter. Meanwhile, Catherine becomes agitated at learning Tommy Lee Royce’s discovery of his paternity to her grandson, Ryan, and her determination to belie Tommy’s paternity inadvertently leads her to a shocking discovery. Happy Valley Episode 4 of Season 1 episode summary

1.5 Episode 5 of Season 1
A fatally injured Sergeant Catherine Cawood is brought to the hospital, and Ann Gallagher is safely returned home to her parents, but Tommy Lee Royce along with Lewis Whippey remains at large. The masterminds of the kidnapping, Ashley Cowgill and Kevin Weatherill, however, are immediately arrested. Catherine survives the brutal beating but spirals into depression frustrating her loved ones at the futility of their best efforts. Happy Valley Episode 4 of Season 1 episode summary