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The Best Episodes of Bridgerton

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Every episode of Bridgerton ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Bridgerton!

The Best Episodes of Bridgerton

Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.

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  1. Background image for Diamond of the First Water
    7.6/10(113 votes)

    #1 - Diamond of the First Water

    S1:E1

    Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.

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  2. Background image for The Duke and I
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    #2 - The Duke and I

    S1:E5

    To fend off rumors about their garden escapade, Simon and Daphne must make a personal appeal to the queen. Marina's wedlock scheme dismays Penelope.

    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Out of the Shadows
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #3 - Out of the Shadows

    S3:E1

    The debutantes enter the marriage mart as Francesca navigates her first season out. A well-traveled bachelor returns, and Penelope unveils a new look.

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  4. Background image for Romancing Mister Bridgerton
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Romancing Mister Bridgerton

    S3:E6

    A desperate impostor strives to publicly win the queen's favor. Penelope races to write an urgent missive — but has the damage already been done?

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  5. Background image for Capital R Rake
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #5 - Capital R Rake

    S2:E1

    Anthony begins his search for a wife, Eloise braves her society debut, and Lady Danbury helps the queen choose a diamond among the season's debutantes.

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  6. Background image for Off to the Races
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Off to the Races

    S2:E2

    Facing heated competition and a prickly foe, Anthony steps up his courtship game. Eloise makes a Lady Whistledown discovery as a family member returns.

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  8. Background image for The Viscount Who Loved Me
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #7 - The Viscount Who Loved Me

    S2:E8

    Anthony lashes out as he awaits news of Kate, while Eloise turns to Theo for help in her Lady Whistledown hunt and Lady Featherington plans a grand ball.

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  9. Background image for How Bright the Moon
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #8 - How Bright the Moon

    S3:E2

    Penelope begins her private lessons in charming suitors, but the arrangement quickly grows complicated. A dazzling debutante seizes the queen's attention.

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  10. Background image for Tick Tock
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Tick Tock

    S3:E5

    Lady Whistledown's surprising engagement announcement reverberates through the Ton, while Penelope grapples with the need to disclose her true identity.

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  11. Background image for Shock and Delight
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Shock and Delight

    S1:E2

    Simon's apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Janet Lin
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  12. Background image for An Affair of Honor
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    #11 - An Affair of Honor

    S1:E4

    Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown's identity.

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  13. Background image for The Choice
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #12 - The Choice

    S2:E6

    Anthony's duty to his family wars with his desire for Kate. Edwina ponders her future — and impresses the queen. Eloise's rendezvous stirs suspicion.

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  14. Background image for Forces of Nature
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Forces of Nature

    S3:E3

    Penelope catches the eye of nature-loving Lord Debling, to the dismay of other admirers. A near-catastrophe on a windy day makes a hero out of Colin.

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  15. Background image for Oceans Apart
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Oceans Apart

    S1:E7

    Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.

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  16. Background image for Old Friends
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Old Friends

    S3:E4

    When a caller arrives at her home, Penelope faces a difficult choice. For others, opportunities to build a fresh start — and find a love match — abound.

    Director:Andrew Ahn
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  17. Background image for Art of the Swoon
    6.8/10(34 votes)

    #16 - Art of the Swoon

    S1:E3

    After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.

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  18. Background image for Joining of Hands
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Joining of Hands

    S3:E7

    A shocking column fuels the queen's search for the real Lady Whistledown. As the wedding looms, Penelope questions her future as a wife — and scribe.

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  19. Background image for Victory
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Victory

    S2:E4

    As guests gather for the Bridgerton's ball, Anthony and Kate clash during a hunting party, Colin revisits the past, and Lady Featherington sets a trap.

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  20. Background image for After the Rain
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #19 - After the Rain

    S1:E8

    The duke and duchess's season-ending ball signals a turning point for their marriage — and ushers in changes of fortune and fate to those around them.

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  21. Background image for A Bee in Your Bonnet
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #20 - A Bee in Your Bonnet

    S2:E3

    The Sharmas arrive at the Bridgerton's country estate, where Anthony seeks to win Kate's good opinion amid bad memories and a ruthless game of pall-mall.

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  22. Background image for Harmony
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Harmony

    S2:E7

    Scandalous rumors swirl around the Bridgertons and the Sharmas. The queen’s ire over Lady Whistledown lands Eloise and Penelope in a quandary.

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  23. Background image for Swish
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Swish

    S1:E6

    On her honeymoon, Daphne discovers just how uninformed she is about the physical aspects of the marital bed. Colin comes to a decision about Marina.

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  24. Background image for An Unthinkable Fate
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    #23 - An Unthinkable Fate

    S2:E5

    Rattled by Anthony's hasty nuptial plans, Kate receives advice from Lady Danbury. Eloise spars with a new ally. Emotions run high during a dinner party.

    Director:Tom Verica
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  25. Background image for Into the Light
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Into the Light

    S3:E8

    With a rival threatening to divulge her secret for money, Penelope chooses the best path forward as her relationships and livelihood hang in the balance.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Diamond of the First Water" is the best rated episode of "Bridgerton". It scored 7.6/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by Julie Anne Robinson and written by Chris Van Dusen, it aired on 12/25/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Duke and I".