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The Best Episodes of David Copperfield

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

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A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Part 3

    S1:E3

    After the death of David's mother, Murdstone takes David out of school and puts him to work in his London wine business as a bottlewasher and general labourer. David boards with the Micawbers, a kind family who live in desperate but genteel poverty, under constant harassment from creditors.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  2. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Part 4

    S1:E4

    Arriving home from work one evening, David finds that the Micawbers are about to be taken to debtors' prison. Now homeless, David flees to his only surviving relative, Aunt Betsey, who lives near Dover. She takes him in and orders the Murdstones away when they come looking for David.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  3. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 5 - Part 5
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Part 5

    S1:E5

    Aunt Betsey sends David to public school, where during term time he lives with her lawyer Mr Wickfield. The widower and his daughter Agnes welcome David's company.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  4. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 9 - Part 9
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Part 9

    S1:E9

    After the death of Spenlow, Dora and David wed. Tommy Traddles enters the Law and begins investigating the affairs of Wickfield and Heep.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  5. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    Murdstone has appointed his sister Jane as housekeeper, and David is forbidden to associate with the servants, especially Peggotty. David and Murdstone develop a mutual dislike. Following a beating from Murdstone, David retaliates, which gets him shipped to a reform school.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  6. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 6 - Part 6
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Part 6

    S1:E6

    After meeting old schoolfriend Steerforth at an inn, David invites him along to Yarmouth to visit Peggotty and her husband Barkis.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  7. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 8 - Part 8
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Part 8

    S1:E8

    Ham reveals the news that his bride-to-be, Emily, has run away with Steerforth. Spenlow discovers David's letters to Dora and forbids David to see her anymore.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  8. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    On holiday with his wife and children, David Copperfield recalls his life. He recounts how he was brought up by his nurse, Peggotty, and how his idyllic childhood was altered forever by his sickly mother's marriage to the cruel Edward Murdstone.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  9. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 10 - Part 10
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Part 10

    S1:E10

    After Dora's death, David's life seems empty and meaningless. After a period of unhappy wandering, he returns home to the end of an old friendship and the beginning of a new life with Agnes.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  10. David Copperfield Season 1 Episode 7 - Part 7
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Part 7

    S1:E7

    David has fallen in love with Dora Spenlow, the young daughter of his employer. After capturing her attention at her birthday party, David hopes that Dora will reciprocate his affection.

    Director:Barry Letts
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 3" is the best rated episode of "David Copperfield". It scored 7.5/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Barry Letts and written by James Andrew Hall, it aired on 11/2/1986. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 4".