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The Best Episodes of A Respectable Trade Season 1

Every episode of A Respectable Trade Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Respectable Trade Season 1!

A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Respectable Trade Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Respectable Trade Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Respectable Trade Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    The plight of one of the African children draws Frances and Mehuru closer together. Sir Charles Fairley shows an interest when debt-ridden Josiah decides to auction the runaway slave, Matthew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. A Respectable Trade Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "A Respectable Trade" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/19/1998. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".