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The Best Episodes of Bridgerton Season 1

Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix

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

Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.
Episodes
8
Avg. Rating
7.7
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.3
7.6
7.7

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  • The Duke and I
    8.0/10(3,756)
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    #1 - The Duke and I

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 12/25/2020

    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: N/A

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  • After the Rain
    8.0/10(3,590)
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    #2 - After the Rain

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 12/25/2020

    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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  • An Affair of Honor
    7.9/10(3,572)
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    #3 - An Affair of Honor

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 12/25/2020

    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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  • Art of the Swoon
    7.7/10(3,587)
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    #4 - Art of the Swoon

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 12/25/2020

    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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  • Oceans Apart
    7.7/10(3,295)
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    #5 - Oceans Apart

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 12/25/2020

    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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  • Shock and Delight
    7.6/10(3,771)
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    #6 - Shock and Delight

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 12/25/2020

    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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  • Swish
    7.6/10(3,408)
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    #7 - Swish

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 12/25/2020

    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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  • Diamond of the First Water
    7.3/10(4,472)
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    #8 - Diamond of the First Water

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 12/25/2020

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Duke and I" is the best rated episode of "Bridgerton" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 3756 votes. Directed by Sheree Folkson and written by N/A, it aired on 12/25/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "After the Rain".