Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.
The best episode of "Bridgerton" season 1 is "Diamond of the First Water", rated 7.3/10 from 4345 user votes. It was directed by Julie Anne Robinson and written by Chris Van Dusen. "Diamond of the First Water" aired on 12/25/2020 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Shock and Delight".
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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