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The Best Episodes of Blackadder Season 1

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

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Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Blackadder Season 1 Episode 1 - The Foretelling
    7.4/10(1487 votes)

    #1 - The Foretelling

    S1:E1

    After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown for his father.

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Blackadder Season 1 Episode 2 - Born to Be King
    7.3/10(1277 votes)

    #2 - Born to Be King

    S1:E2

    With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Blackadder Season 1 Episode 3 - The Archbishop
    7.7/10(1213 votes)

    #3 - The Archbishop

    S1:E3

    Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Blackadder Season 1 Episode 4 - The Queen of Spain's Beard
    7.8/10(1237 votes)

    #4 - The Queen of Spain's Beard

    S1:E4

    The King decides that Edmund should marry a Spanish Princess, who Edmund finds unattractive, in order to secure a treaty between Spain and England which will allow an invasion of France.

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Blackadder Season 1 Episode 5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant
    7.5/10(1148 votes)

    #5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant

    S1:E5

    Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Blackadder Season 1 Episode 6 - The Black Seal
    7.6/10(1148 votes)

    #6 - The Black Seal

    S1:E6

    After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the 6 most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Foretelling" is the best rated episode of "Blackadder" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 1487 votes. Directed by Martin Shardlow and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/15/1983. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Born to Be King".