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The Best Episodes of A Woman of Substance Season 1

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

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The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the twentieth century, to respected business woman and grandmother in the 1980s. From humble beginnings, Emma Harte starts her business with a small

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Woman of Substance Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(58 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    As her children plot the takeover of her retail empire, Emma Harte plans her own counter-moves against them. Emma started life as a maid in the home of Adam Fairley, the wealthy local mill owner. She works hard not only at the Fairley's but also in her own home taking care of her father, two brothers and a bedridden and dying mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Woman of Substance Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(47 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Now in Leeds, the pregnant Emma Harte learns that Blackie O'Neill has gone to Ireland to care for a sick friend. She finds a place to stay but has tried everywhere to get a job with no success. Her luck changes when she rescues a middle-aged man, Abraham Kallinski, be stoned by two boys.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Woman of Substance Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.6/10(46 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    As Emma Harte's empire grows, she arranges her assets in such a way as no one knows she is the buyer, noting that most men don't like dealing with a woman on business matters. The various layers of ownership come in quite handy as George Fairley drinks and gambles his family businesses away and she gets a opportunity to buy them cheap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "A Woman of Substance" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/1985. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".