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The Best Episodes of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1

Every episode of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1!

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With magic long since lost to England, two men are destined to bring it back; the reclusive Mr. Norrell and daring novice Jonathan Strange. So begins a dangerous battle between two great minds.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 Episode 1 - The Friends of English Magic
    7.0/10(714 votes)

    #1 - The Friends of English Magic

    S1:E1

    Determined to prove himself England's greatest magician, Mr Norrell makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious being.

    Director:Toby Haynes
    Writer:Peter Harness

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  2. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 Episode 2 - How Is Lady Pole?
    7.6/10(526 votes)

    #2 - How Is Lady Pole?

    S1:E2

    Mr Norrell takes Jonathan Strange as his apprentice in the ways of magic.

    Director:Toby Haynes
    Writer:Peter Harness

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  3. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 Episode 3 - The Education of a Magician
    7.4/10(503 votes)

    #3 - The Education of a Magician

    S1:E3

    Jonathan Strange travels to Spain. Mr Norrell is attempting to keep his secrets hidden in London.

    Director:Toby Haynes
    Writer:Peter Harness

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  4. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 Episode 4 - All the Mirrors of the World
    7.7/10(473 votes)

    #4 - All the Mirrors of the World

    S1:E4

    Norrell's refusal to let Strange study ancient magic causes a split between them.

    Director:Toby Haynes
    Writer:Peter Harness

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  5. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 Episode 5 - Arabella
    7.8/10(480 votes)

    #5 - Arabella

    S1:E5

    The Gentleman's scheme for revenge wrecks all of Strange and Arabella's plans.

    Director:Toby Haynes
    Writer:Peter Harness

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  6. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 Episode 6 - The Black Tower
    7.9/10(466 votes)

    #6 - The Black Tower

    S1:E6

    Strange attempts to drive himself insane as a way of gaining access to fairy magic.

    Director:Toby Haynes
    Writer:Peter Harness

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  7. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 Episode 7 - Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
    7.9/10(477 votes)

    #7 - Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

    S1:E7

    Strange comes back home to claim Mr Norrell and rescue Arabella.

    Director:Toby Haynes
    Writer:Peter Harness

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Friends of English Magic" is the best rated episode of "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 714 votes. Directed by Toby Haynes and written by Peter Harness, it aired on 5/17/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "How Is Lady Pole?".