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The Best Episodes of A Suitable Boy Season 1

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

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Modernity confronts tradition in 1950s post-Partition India as a young woman resists an arranged marriage in favour of pursuit of love and a politician's son becomes involved in a transgressive affair.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Suitable Boy Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    In newly independent India, passionate literature student Lata Mehra defies tradition and her meddling mother’s wish to choose her a husband.

    Director:Mira Nair
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Suitable Boy Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    When news of Lata’s secret romance reaches her mother, Rupa takes action to keep the young lovers apart.

    Director:Mira Nair
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Suitable Boy Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Rupa enlists a friend to find her headstrong daughter a husband. In exile, Maan starts to enjoy village life.

    Director:Mira Nair
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. A Suitable Boy Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Sparks fly as Lata is reunited with Kabir, while self-starter Haresh faces up to the biggest challenge of his career. Meanwhile, Maan returns to Saeeda Bai.

    Director:Shimit Amin
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. A Suitable Boy Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    As India’s first national democratic election approaches, Lata finds herself courted by three very different suitors.

    Director:Mira Nair
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. A Suitable Boy Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Lata makes a surprising decision about her future, as pressure on Maan’s family mounts after his disgrace.

    Director:Mira Nair
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "A Suitable Boy" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Mira Nair and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/26/2020. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".