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A coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for love and acceptance and for her place in the world. The series centers on a young orphaned girl in the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Anne with an E Season 1 Episode 1 - Your Will Shall Decide Your Destiny
    8.7/10(81 votes)

    #1 - Your Will Shall Decide Your Destiny

    S1:E1

    When a miscommunication brings a girl to Green Gables instead of a boy, Marilla and Matthew are faced with a life-changing decision.

    Director:Niki Caro
    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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  2. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 6 - I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #2 - I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion

    S2:E6

    Anne faces the world with a shocking new look while the town preps for its annual Christmas pantomime. Gilbert and Bash join the Cuthberts for dinner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 1 - Youth is the Season of Hope
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Youth is the Season of Hope

    S2:E1

    The Cuthberts' boarders stir excitement with a question: Could there be gold in Avonlea? Elsewhere, Gilbert makes a new friend at sea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Anne with an E Season 1 Episode 2 - I Am No Bird, and No Net Ensnares Me
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #4 - I Am No Bird, and No Net Ensnares Me

    S1:E2

    Hoping all is not lost, Matthew races to catch up with Anne while Marilla anxiously hopes and waits for their return to Green Gables.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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  5. Anne with an E Season 1 Episode 5 - Tightly Knotted to a Similar String
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Tightly Knotted to a Similar String

    S1:E5

    Anne must deal with the inevitability of womanhood when she gets her first period. At the same time, Marilla and Matthew acclimatize to parenthood and revisit moments of their youth through Anne.

    Director:Patricia Rozema
    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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  6. Anne with an E Season 3 Episode 8 - Great and Sudden Change
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Great and Sudden Change

    S3:E8

    The students sit for the Queen's entrance exams. Ka’kwet hatches a plan. Aunt Josephine visits and brings a devious scheme. Gilbert is given an opportunity he never could have dreamed of. A new arrival in Avonlea tests Bash’s patience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Anne with an E Season 1 Episode 4 - An Inward Treasure Born
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #7 - An Inward Treasure Born

    S1:E4

    Anne is faced with the decision of whether or not to return to school. A fire at the Gillis house and Anne’s generous actions help her in her choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Anne with an E Season 1 Episode 3 - But What Is So Headstrong as Youth?
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #8 - But What Is So Headstrong as Youth?

    S1:E3

    Anne is excited to begin school and make friends, but is unprepared for the bullying that occurs when she doesn’t fit in. Marilla accepts an invitation for a group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Anne with an E Season 1 Episode 6 - Remorse Is the Poison of Life
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Remorse Is the Poison of Life

    S1:E6

    When her little sister becomes ill, Diana runs to Anne for help. Meanwhile, the Blythe farm sees change, as Marilla is reminded of what she gave up and Matthew receives some unsettling news.

    Director:Paul Fox
    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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  10. Anne with an E Season 3 Episode 2 - There is Something at Work in My Soul Which I Do Not Understand
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #10 - There is Something at Work in My Soul Which I Do Not Understand

    S3:E2

    Anne's search takes her back to the orphanage, where she's forced to confront new realities while Elijah pays a visit to Avonlea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Anne with an E Season 3 Episode 1 - A Secret Which I Desired to Divine
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #11 - A Secret Which I Desired to Divine

    S3:E1

    Anne's 16th birthday inspires her to learn more about her genealogy. Meanwhile, the school kids prepare for the Queen's entrance exams, leaving Diana isolated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Anne with an E Season 3 Episode 6 - The Summit of My Desires
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #12 - The Summit of My Desires

    S3:E6

    Avonlea hosts the Island County Fair, which brings romance, heartbreak, competition, and disaster. Matthew goes head to head with an old friend, while Jerry seizes a unique opportunity and Anne seeks the advice of a fortune teller. The barn dance brings a devastating incident to light and compels Anne to take bold action.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writers:Moira Walley-Beckett, Amanda Fahey

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  13. Anne with an E Season 3 Episode 5 - I Am Fearless and Therefore Powerful
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #13 - I Am Fearless and Therefore Powerful

    S3:E5

    A dance rehearsal generates sparks -- and tension. A field trip to the woods opens new horizons for Gilbert. Bash seeks help from an unexpected source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 4 - The Painful Eagerness of Unfed Hope
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #14 - The Painful Eagerness of Unfed Hope

    S2:E4

    Anne writes letters as an "agent of romance" while Diana trains at home to be a lady. A life-changing encounter steers Gilbert toward his destiny.

    Director:Anne Wheeler
    Writer:Jane Maggs

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  15. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 8 - Struggling Against the Perception of Facts
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Struggling Against the Perception of Facts

    S2:E8

    With a wedding on the horizon, Anne wonders what kind of bride she'd like to be. Marilla sees an oculist, and Bash meets a friendly face in "The Bog."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 9 - What We Have Been Makes Us What We Are
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #16 - What We Have Been Makes Us What We Are

    S2:E9

    A brand-new teacher brings unconventional methods -- and a motorbike -- to Avonlea. Gilbert's plan to speed up his studies leaves Bash feeling lost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Anne with an E Season 3 Episode 3 - What Can Stop the Determined Heart
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #17 - What Can Stop the Determined Heart

    S3:E3

    As Easter approaches, Mary's illness brings change to Avonlea. An Indian Affairs agent brings news that changes Ka'kwet's life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 2 - Signs are Small Measurable Things, but Interpretations are Illimitable
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Signs are Small Measurable Things, but Interpretations are Illimitable

    S2:E2

    The steamer lands in Trinidad, bringing Bash face to face with his past. The Barrys get behind the gold rush, but Matthew and Marilla aren't so sure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 3 - The True Seeing is Within
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #19 - The True Seeing is Within

    S2:E3

    An adventure away with the Barrys teaches Anne to trust her instincts. Marilla begins to suspect that her boarders aren’t as innocent as they seem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 5 - The Determining Acts of Her Life
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #20 - The Determining Acts of Her Life

    S2:E5

    A game of spin the bottle prompts burning questions about love and beauty. Anne and Cole bond over their differences as Gilbert makes his way home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 10 - The Growing Good of the World
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #21 - The Growing Good of the World

    S2:E10

    Anne rallies her friends to save Miss Stacy in the wake of a disastrous incident. Bash gets an unexpected gift, and Cole makes a surprising choice.

    Director:Paul Fox
    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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  22. Anne with an E Season 3 Episode 7 - A Strong Effort of the Spirit of Good
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #22 - A Strong Effort of the Spirit of Good

    S3:E7

    Anne rallies the town to speak out against injustice. Josie makes a brave decision. A secret comes to light, causing a rift between Anne and Diana. Miss Stacy and the kids raise the ire of the School’s Board of Directors, to disastrous results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Anne with an E Season 3 Episode 9 - A Dense and Frightful Darkness
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #23 - A Dense and Frightful Darkness

    S3:E9

    After a shocking act of violence, Oqwatnuk and Aluk call upon the Cuthberts for help. Anne is forced to confront harsh truths. Gilbert makes a decision about his future.

    Director:Paul Fox
    Writers:Tracey Deer, Shernold Edwards

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  24. Anne with an E Season 2 Episode 7 - Memory Has as Many Moods as the Temper
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Memory Has as Many Moods as the Temper

    S2:E7

    Cole accompanies the girls to Aunt Josephine's for a lavish party filled with surprises. Back at home, Marilla's health takes a worrisome turn.

    Director:Anne Wheeler
    Writer:Jane Maggs

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  25. Anne with an E Season 1 Episode 7 - Wherever You Are Is My Home
    6.4/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Wherever You Are Is My Home

    S1:E7

    On the verge of losing the farm, the Cuthberts must do whatever it takes to save it. Anne is reminded of the strength of friendship and love. Season finale.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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Best Episodes Summary

"Your Will Shall Decide Your Destiny" is the best rated episode of "Anne with an E". It scored 8.7/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by Niki Caro and written by Moira Walley-Beckett, it aired on 3/19/2017. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion".