Diagnosis Murder

Dr Sloan's sister is preparing to move into her new home, eager to settle in. When she opens a cupboard, she discovers the dead estate agent inside, a shocking find that abruptly halts her plans to occupy the house immediately.

Death by Extermination is a programme presented as an episode, falling squarely within the genre of a self‑contained story. Its format is listed simply as a programme, and it’s identified as an episode of the series bearing the same title. The piece is positioned as a brief, focused narrative rather than a longer series arc. The central action follows Dr Sloan’s sister as she readies herself to move into a fresh residence. While sorting through the new house, she opens a cupboard and discovers the body of an estate agent lying there dead. The shock of finding a corpse hidden in such an ordinary spot drives the episode’s tension, turning what should be a routine house‑moving experience into a startling confrontation with death. The episode’s structure hinges on that single, unsettling discovery. By concentrating on the sister’s preparation and the grim find, the story keeps its focus tight, offering a concise look at how an everyday task can abruptly turn sinister. The narrative stays within the confines of the original premise, delivering a straightforward account of the sister’s encounter with the dead estate agent concealed in the cupboard.