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The Best Episodes of Cranford

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

A rich and comic drama about the people of Cranford, a small Cheshire town on the cusp of change in the 1840s. Adapted from the...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis" is the best rated episode of "Cranford". It scored 8.7/10 based on 234 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/16/2007. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken".

  • May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis
    8.7/10234 votes
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    #1 - May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/16/2007

    Jem and Martha formalise their relationship, and live as lodgers with Miss Matty, who has fallen on hard times. Will her friends come to her aid and will she accept help? Dr Harrison is advised to leave town due to his reputation being in tatters, but Sophy is ill and his modern medicine could help. Lady Ludlow is prepared to lose everything for her absent son, but Mr Carter tries to find another solution.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken
    8.5/10254 votes
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    #2 - August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/25/2007

    An unexpected visitor shakes miss Matty, but she keeps it to herself. The rumor that the railway will reach the town ruins the happy atmosphere. When Miss Deborah goes to talk to Captain Brown of this, he is of no help, indeed their friendship is severely strained.

    Director: Simon Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory
    8.5/10223 votes
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    #3 - April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/9/2007

    Miss Matty suffers a disappointment, and reveals to Mary the great wrong done her as a young woman. Mary writes to Major Gordon about Jessie's changed circumstances. And Dr Harrison pays a formal visit to the rectory.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 1844
    8.5/10320 votes
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    #4 - October 1844

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/26/2009

    Defying his father, William finds a job with Captain Brown working on the railway.

    Director: Simon Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • June 1842
    8.4/10299 votes
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    #5 - June 1842

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/18/2007

    The town of Cranford is in a flurry at the arrival of a new handsome doctor. His controversial treatment of an unfortunate carpenter is risky not only for the patient, but also his reputation. Elsewhere a family suffers a loss but forges a friendship.

    Director: Simon Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford
    8.4/10234 votes
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    #6 - November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/2/2007

    The theft of a leg of mutton starts a chain of events that can only lead to trouble for one family in Cranford. With Christmas comes an invitation for Miss Matty, that she is encouraged to accept. Dr Harrison's friend Jack persuades him to declare his affections for Sophy, but then plays a cruel trick.

    Director: Simon Curtis

    Writer: N/A

  • August 1844
    8.2/10433 votes
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    #7 - August 1844

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/20/2009

    Miss Matty becomes concerned about an isolated youngster as Mr Buxton returns to town.

    Director: Simon Curtis

    Writer: N/A