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The Worst Episodes of Bridgerton

Every episode of Bridgerton ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Bridgerton!

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 1 - Diamond of the First Water
    7.3/10(4831 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
    7.6/10(4083 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 6 - Swish
    7.6/10(3691 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 1 - Capital R Rake
    7.6/10(3658 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Chris Van Dusen

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  5. Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 2 - Off to the Races
    7.6/10(3299 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Daniel Robinson

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  6. Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 7 - Joining of Hands
    7.6/10(3266 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Geetika Lizardi

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  7. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 3 - Art of the Swoon
    7.7/10(3878 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 7 - Oceans Apart
    7.7/10(3569 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 8 - Into the Light
    7.7/10(3823 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Daniel Robinson

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  10. Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 1 - Out of the Shadows
    7.8/10(4298 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Jess Brownell

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  11. Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 6 - Romancing Mister Bridgerton
    7.8/10(3225 votes)

    #11 - 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?

    Director:Bille Woodruff
    Writer:Annabelle Hood

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  12. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 4 - An Affair of Honor
    7.9/10(3860 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 6 - The Choice
    7.9/10(3295 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Lou-Lou Igbokwe

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  14. Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 3 - Forces of Nature
    8.0/10(3859 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Andrew Ahn
    Writer:Eli Wilson Pelton

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  15. Bridgerton Season 4 Episode 1 - The Waltz
    8.0/10(517 votes)

    #15 - The Waltz

    S4:E1

    Despite pressure from the ton, Benedict Bridgerton isn't one to settle down — until a masked woman at a ball unexpectedly captures his heart.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Jess Brownell

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  16. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 5 - The Duke and I
    8.1/10(4053 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 8 - After the Rain
    8.1/10(3888 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 4 - Victory
    8.1/10(3385 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.

    Director:Alex Pillai
    Writers:Chris Van Dusen, Jess Brownell

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  19. Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 5 - An Unthinkable Fate
    8.1/10(3353 votes)

    #19 - 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
    Writer:Abby McDonald

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  20. Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 2 - How Bright the Moon
    8.1/10(3889 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Sarah L. Thompson

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  21. Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 3 - A Bee in Your Bonnet
    8.2/10(3603 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Alex Pillai
    Writer:Sarah L. Thompson

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  22. Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 7 - Harmony
    8.2/10(3383 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Cheryl Dunye
    Writer:Oliver Goldstick

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  23. Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 5 - Tick Tock
    8.2/10(3454 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Bille Woodruff
    Writer:Azia Squire

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  24. Bridgerton Season 4 Episode 2 - Time Transfixed
    8.2/10(341 votes)

    #24 - Time Transfixed

    S4:E2

    To find his mystery woman, Benedict enlists the help of none other than Lady Whistledown. Lady Danbury's patience with the Queen wears decidedly thin.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Azia Squire

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  25. Bridgerton Season 4 Episode 4 - An Offer from a Gentleman
    8.3/10(281 votes)

    #25 - An Offer from a Gentleman

    S4:E4

    Eager to focus on her new role, Sophie finds her longing for Benedict is hard to shake. Francesca broaches a sensitive topic. Violet hosts tea for two.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writers:Eli Wilson Pelton, Elizabeth Reichelt

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Diamond of the First Water" is the worst rated episode of "Bridgerton". It scored 7.3/10 based on 4831 votes. Directed by Julie Anne Robinson and written by Chris Van Dusen, it aired on 12/25/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Shock and Delight".