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The Best Episodes of Mr Selfridge

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Mr. Selfridge recounts the real life story of the flamboyant and visionary American founder of Selfridge's, London's lavish department store. Set in 1909 London, when women were reveling in a new sense of freedom and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.6/10(199 votes)

    #1 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

    Harry is desperate to clear his name, Victor and Agnes endure some painful soul-searching when a loved one returns, and Miss Mardle grapples with a romantic dilemma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mr Selfridge Season 4 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.2/10(152 votes)

    #2 - Episode 10

    S4:E10

    Harry's judgement, Whiteley's and even Lady Mae's love life are now all under the spotlight of a tabloid frenzy. Jimmy's final act has Harry reeling and the retail mogul retreats from the publicity for the sanctuary of home. Mae, now at the end of her tether, contemplates her future in London. The threat of a trade embargo imposed by Hardcastle sees acting boss Gordon backed into a corner, and Harry called to account.

    Director:Rob Evans
    Writer:Helen Raynor

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  3. Mr Selfridge Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.1/10(212 votes)

    #3 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Lady Mae arranges an after hours shopping spree for King Edward VII. To thank Harry, the King invites the Selfridges to the opening of Ellen Love's new play, much to Rose's dismay. The Selfridges and Lady Mae discover the play is a satire aimed at ridiculing them, and scripted by an embittered Frank Edwards. Ashamed and humiliated, Rose takes the children back to America. Meanwhile, wedding bells will soon be ringing for two of Selfridges' own.

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mr Selfridge Season 4 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.1/10(129 votes)

    #4 - Episode 8

    S4:E8

    Harry, Gordon and Jimmy publicly announce the purchase of Whiteley's, claiming it to be an exciting project that will cement the future of the Selfridge legacy. However, while later helping out Crabb with the Whiteley's accounts, Harry makes a worrying discovery. Grove is forced to admit it's time to retire, while Meryl makes a stand to her father in order to get Tilly reinstated. Jimmy starts to arouse suspicions when questioned about Victor, and a sudden tragedy sends shockwaves through the store.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Matt Jones

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  5. Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(209 votes)

    #5 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Five years since the store's opening, business is booming for Harry and new faces have joined old favourites at Selfridge's. Rose makes a surprise return home with a mysterious new friend in tow, Lady Mae is forced to deal with troublesome husband Lord Loxley who arrives in town from the country, and Agnes returns from a creative secondment in Paris - but is Victor pleased to see her?

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(181 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Agnes is working through the night getting ready for the Empire Exhibition that Harry is rolling out across the store. Mr Crabb attempts to cover for Mr Grove after Harry thinks that he’s late for work again. Harry receives a visit from Henri and takes the opportunity to apologise and asks him to return to work. Gordon is fed up with the frostiness between his parents. Miss Mardle asks Grove to meet her at her new address and he finds out that she has inherited a beautiful London home and income from her brother. Lady Mae manages to find out that truth about Loxley’s finances and discovers that he has gambling debts and is rumoured to be all washed up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(177 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    With news of the first horrors of war in Belgium, the men of Selfridges clamour to sign up, while Rose, Delphine and Lady Mae organise a special chocolate sale to aid refugees - which goes down a treat in the store and proves inspirational for Miss Mardle. Thackeray suspects Henri is up to no good, Victor faces a family crisis and Loxley gets his shady money-making plans off the ground.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(175 votes)

    #8 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    With so many of the men signing up for duty, the women are now working in the loading bay and struggling to adjust, while Harry yearns to do more for the war effort, so Delphine introduces him to several senior government figures who could help. Crabb organises rifle training for the staff, Thackeray's anxieties about Henri reach a new level and Miss Mardle entertains a surprising house guest. Lord Loxley suddenly seems to be in the money, much to Lady Mae's concern.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(179 votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    With German goods being taken off the store's shelves, Harry organises a patriotic concert to raise money for British troops, and Lady Mae arranges for an old friend to headline the event. However, Harry has also offered to help the government, and just as the gig is about to begin, he's ordered to leave London on a secret mission to Berlin. Elsewhere, Agnes and Victor find themselves going over old territory and an increasingly paranoid Thackeray takes action against Henri.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.0/10(171 votes)

    #10 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    After recent ructions, Harry is more determined than ever to get Selfridges back on track and asks Delphine to organise a special event in the store.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mr Selfridge Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.0/10(164 votes)

    #11 - Episode 10

    S3:E10

    Harry and Lord Loxley clash in a dramatic confrontation. Princess Marie probes into the status of the Selfridge Estate. Gordon faces a big romantic decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mr Selfridge Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(227 votes)

    #12 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Harry delights in a new car brought in for a window display, but after a confrontation with Rose, who has received a visit from his mistress Ellen Love, he hits rock bottom, drinking and reliving a traumatic childhood memory as he drives the vehicle into the night. Meanwhile, Agnes falls out with Victor when she returns to Selfridges, although Henri is pleased to see her again.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(166 votes)

    #13 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    Following Henri's arrest and Harry's disappearance, everyone is in a state of confusion and the police arrive at the Selfridges' home in search of clues. However, when Rose discovers her husband is away on secret government business, she's more worried for his safety than ever before. Meanwhile, Agnes receives an ominous telegram, Lady Mae has to make a tough decision, and will Loxley get his comeuppance?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mr Selfridge Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.9/10(141 votes)

    #14 - Episode 9

    S3:E9

    Harry holds the biggest flash sale in the store's history, taking a massive gamble in the process. Nancy finds it difficult keeping her engagement from Gus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mr Selfridge Season 4 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    #15 - Episode 9

    S4:E9

    As preparations are made to celebrate the store's 20th anniversary, Harry works tirelessly to break the suppliers' embargo on Whiteley's, while Mae manages in avoiding him. A stoic Mardle struggles to cope, and Meryl steps in to provide some much-needed help. Jimmy's accountant reveals a massive problem, which leads to a very risky and secret plan, while journalist Joe Tooby continues to investigate him - with shocking results.

    Director:Rob Evans
    Writer:Kate O'Riordan

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  16. Mr Selfridge Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.8/10(213 votes)

    #16 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Author and spiritualist Arthur Conan Doyle is in Selfridges for a Sherlock Holmes book signing when he persuades Harry to hold a seance in the store - and the results of the gathering force the retail magnate to have a long-overdue heart-to-heart with Lois. Meanwhile, Agnes is transferred to women's fashion, Doris resolves to help an old friend, Miss Mardle is still agonising over Mr Grove, and Kitty has a secret admirer.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mr Selfridge Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.8/10(208 votes)

    #17 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton arrives to give a lecture at the store. On the same day, the underground is shutdown when a body is discovered on the tracks, resulting in the late arrival of several employees. The identity of the body sends a wave a shock throughout the store. Meanwhile, Frank Edwards is disappointed when he needs a favor, and Roddy Temple's presence continues to cause problems.

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(176 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Rumblings of war and social unrest inspire trades union activists to target Selfridge's. Harry responds by throwing a tango party to thank the staff for their hard work. He also wants to do something more public and asks Agnes to organise a Celebration of Empire in the store - but is it too much for her? Meanwhile, Rose secretly seeks out an old friend for Harry, and trouble is brewing for Lady Mae.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mr Selfridge Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(166 votes)

    #19 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    While Harry decides to pursue a new charitable project, Crabb is faced with a massive professional dilemma. Agnes faces an unexpected challenge very close to home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mr Selfridge Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(156 votes)

    #20 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Harry goes ahead with his plans for the estate, buying a field at auction - only to find there is an unexpected rival bidder. Henri continues to behave erratically.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mr Selfridge Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    #21 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Harry and Nancy bring the injured Kitty to hospital, whilst Frank rushes to be by her side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mr Selfridge Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(394 votes)

    #22 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    In London, 1908, Agnes Tower, who works at Gamages department store, finds her life about to change following an encounter with Harry Gordon Selfridge. He is finalising his great plans for the biggest and finest department store the world has ever seen in Oxford Street. His family also show up in London from Chicago. Word about the impending store opening begins to spread around London, and Agnes approaches Harry for a job. He remembers her, and agrees to give her a job. Opening day is a great success, attracting huge crowds but the takings are not brilliant.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mr Selfridge Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(230 votes)

    #23 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Harry scores something of a coup when prima ballerina Anna Pavlova agrees to pay Selfridges a visit. However, Agnes's job looks to be under threat when a violent Reg reaches breaking point and gatecrashes the event - and things only get worse when Ellen invites herself along. Meanwhile, one of the department store's most loyal employees is caught stealing, a formidable new head of fashion arrives and Rose reveals her true identity to Roddy.

    Director:John Strickland
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mr Selfridge Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.7/10(217 votes)

    #24 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Harry is left unconscious after the car accident and as his family gathers by his bedside, the news arrives that Mrs Grove is dead - something which leaves Miss Mardle confused. Meanwhile, a suffragette demonstration in the area sees all the store's staff pulling together, and as Victor and Lady Mae conduct their secret affair, Agnes and Henri's friendship continues to grow.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mr Selfridge Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(213 votes)

    #25 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Harry and Rose are getting ready to host a dinner in honour of friends Frank and Jennie Woolworth. Frank is a fellow American retail tycoon and founder of the famous High Street chain. A Woolworth’s store is about to open in Brixton, and when Frank thinks of a possible West End branch, Harry’s feathers soon become ruffled. Lady Mae wants to introduce young Rosalie to some eligible young Society men. Kitty and Doris vie for the vacant position of Senior Assistant in Accessories and are interviewed by Mr Grove. Ellen Love makes a surprise visit to the Palm Court, with Tony Travers on her arm. Victor has a proposition for Lady Mae.

    Director:Michael Keillor
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "Mr Selfridge". It scored 8.6/10 based on 199 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/23/2014. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 10".