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Epic drama set in the summer of 1932 where India dreams of independence, but the British are clinging to power. Set against the sweeping grandeur of the Himalayas and tea plantations of Northern India, the

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(131 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    It's the Sipi Fair in Simla, the only time in the year that the Indian community are allowed onto the grounds of the British Club.

    Director:Anand Tucker
    Writer:Nicole Taylor

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  2. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(206 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Ralph Whelan and the rest of the Indian Civil Service begin the annual move to Simla where the doyenne of British society Cynthia Coffin prepares the exclusive white British Club for the summer season.

    Director:Anand Tucker
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(141 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Sarah becomes suspicious of Alice's past and begins some detective work to uncover the real reasons behind her move to India.

    Director:Anand Tucker
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(126 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    There's much excitement in Simla as the Viceroy arrives. Ralph is troubled when he discovers that the only evidence that linked Chandru Mohan to the Congress Party is missing.

    Director:Anand Tucker
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 7 - The Proposal
    7.4/10(82 votes)

    #5 - The Proposal

    S2:E7

    The Whelan's marriage faces its darkest hour as the Maharajah and Sirene return to Simla. Knowing Ralph needs his support, the Maharajah makes him an indecent proposal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(114 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Ralph tries to take advantage of divisions among the Indian communities. Cynthia is shocked by Eugene's revelation about his finances. Sarah places Alice in a very difficult position.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(116 votes)

    #7 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The pressure continues to mount on Ralph as Jaya reveals the real reason for her visit to Simla. A mountaineer saves Alice, Madeleine and Ronnie from a perilous situation.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    #8 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    In the final episode, Ramu Sood's fate is left in Ralph's hands, a vote takes place at the club to lift the colour bar, and Alice and Aafrin prepare to go public with their relationship.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 5 - Hide and Seek
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    #9 - Hide and Seek

    S2:E5

    Lord Hawthorne orders the police to arrest Adam and Ralph uncovers a shocking family secret. Alice decides to take a stand against her husband, and an earthquake hits Simla.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.7/10(109 votes)

    #10 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Simla is buzzing as it prepares for the annual amateur dramatic production, but the play is overshadowed by the news that a murder victim has been found in the river.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Lisa McGee

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  11. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(105 votes)

    #11 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    The British community turn out in force for the murder trial. Ian is wracked with guilt about his part in Ramu's arrest and Leena is torn apart in the witness box.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Anna Symon

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  12. Indian Summers Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    #12 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Madeleine is dealt some devastating news, and Alice is terrified when Sarah threatens to tell everyone that Alice's husband is alive. Tensions between Ralph and Cynthia escalate.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 2 - Black Kite
    7.7/10(86 votes)

    #13 - Black Kite

    S2:E2

    Aafrin's wounded comrade Naresh is convinced someone has betrayed him. As Aafrin struggles to contain him, he discovers the truth is darker and more dangerous than he knew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 4 - The Empty Chair
    7.7/10(82 votes)

    #14 - The Empty Chair

    S2:E4

    A fashion show at the club ends with a horrifying attack on one of the guests. Ralph plays detective to find the culpit, but the truth is worse than he could have imagined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 3 - White Gods
    7.8/10(84 votes)

    #15 - White Gods

    S2:E3

    Aafrin's troubles deepen as his personal and political worlds collide, while Ralph needs to befriend the slippery but powerful Mahrajah of Patiala and his mistress Sirene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 9 - Winner Takes All
    7.8/10(72 votes)

    #16 - Winner Takes All

    S2:E9

    Ralph's life spirals out of control. The announcement of the new Viceroy leaves his ambitions in tatters, and he realises those closest have been conspiring behind his back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 6 - A Gift for the King
    7.9/10(83 votes)

    #17 - A Gift for the King

    S2:E6

    As Simla gathers to celebrate King George's Silver Jubilee, Aafrin is trapped in a nightmare - the terrorist Naresh Banerjee is plotting a bomb strike at the picnic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 8 - The Birthday Party
    7.9/10(75 votes)

    #18 - The Birthday Party

    S2:E8

    Alice and Aafrin decide to flee Simla with Cynthia's help, but Charlie comes close to unveiling the truth, while Ian discovers some devastating information about Ramu Sood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 10 - Leaving Home
    7.9/10(88 votes)

    #19 - Leaving Home

    S2:E10

    Alice and Charlie prepare to leave India for good. Ralph and Aafri make momentous decisions about their careers. Cynthia is in a bidding war as Chotipool goes under the hammer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Indian Summers Season 2 Episode 1 - Indian Man, British Suit
    8.0/10(95 votes)

    #20 - Indian Man, British Suit

    S2:E1

    The epic drama picks up in 1935. A terrorist attack against the British Viceroy of India puts Aafrin in the frame, while Cynthia urges Ralph to make a play for the top job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of "Indian Summers". It scored 7.3/10 based on 131 votes. Directed by Anand Tucker and written by Nicole Taylor, it aired on 3/1/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".