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The Best Episodes of Bridgerton Season 1

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

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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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 1 - Diamond of the First Water
    7.5/10(152 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.

    Director:Julie Anne Robinson
    Writer:Chris Van Dusen

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  2. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 2 - Shock and Delight
    6.9/10(54 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 3 - Art of the Swoon
    6.7/10(46 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  4. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 4 - An Affair of Honor
    6.7/10(43 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Sheree Folkson
    Writer:Abby McDonald

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  5. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 5 - The Duke and I
    7.1/10(51 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Sheree Folkson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 6 - Swish
    5.9/10(38 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Julie Anne Robinson
    Writer:Sarah Dollard

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  7. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 7 - Oceans Apart
    6.5/10(40 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Abby McDonald

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  8. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 8 - After the Rain
    6.4/10(36 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Chris Van Dusen

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Diamond of the First Water" is the best rated episode of "Bridgerton" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 152 votes. Directed by Julie Anne Robinson and written by Chris Van Dusen, it aired on 12/25/2020. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Shock and Delight".