10.0/102 votes#1 - The Even Chance
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/1998
In 1793, 17-year-old Horatio Hornblower begins his career in His Majesty's Navy, and must prove himself in battle when war is declared.
Director: Andrew Grieve
Writer: N/A
10.0/102 votes#2 - The Examination for Lieutenant
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/1998
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
Director: Andrew Grieve
Writer: N/A
10.0/102 votes#3 - The Duchess and the Devil
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/24/1999
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
10.0/102 votes#4 - The Frogs and the Lobsters
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/1999
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
Genres:DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure
Network:ITV1
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Even Chance" is the best rated episode of "Hornblower" season 1. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Andrew Grieve and written by N/A, it aired on 10/7/1998. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Examination for Lieutenant".