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The Best Episodes of My Grandparents' War

Every episode of My Grandparents' War ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of My Grandparents' War!

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In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, personal stories of Helena

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    My Grandparents' War Season 2 Episode 1 - Kit Harington
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    #1 - Kit Harington

    S2:E1

    The star of Game of Thrones explores his grandparents' extraordinary wartime experiences - from spying on a former King of England to a deadly Italian mission that earned a military cross

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. My Grandparents' War Season 1 Episode 1 - Helena Bonham Carter
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    #2 - Helena Bonham Carter

    S1:E1

    Helena Bonham Carter relates how her grandfather defied orders by helping Jewish people escape the Holocaust, while her grandmother volunteered as an air raid warden and campaigned for women's rights

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. My Grandparents' War Season 1 Episode 4 - Carey Mulligan
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #3 - Carey Mulligan

    S1:E4

    Actor Carey Mulligan explores how her grandfather traveled thousands of miles to fight the Japanese in the final months of World War II, and lost his closest friends from a kamikaze attack at sea

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. My Grandparents' War Season 2 Episode 2 - Keira Knightley
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #4 - Keira Knightley

    S2:E2

    Actress Keira Knightley unearths a deeply moving story of resilience and love concerning her grandparents, Mac and Jan MacDonald. Mac was a sonar operator with the Royal Navy and Keira discovers how he and the crew of HMS Wolverine rescued hundreds of Irish Guards from a sinking ship in under 20 minutes. She also reveals how millions of women, including her grandmother Jan, volunteered to bolster Britain's war effort. Keira tries to comprehend how both her grandparents coped with the news that their younger brothers were reported missing in action

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. My Grandparents' War Season 2 Episode 4 - Toby Jones
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Toby Jones

    S2:E4

    Hollywood star Toby Jones delves into the remarkable WWII stories of his grandparents Reggie and Doreen Heslewood, whose love endured despite the trauma and hardship they faced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. My Grandparents' War Season 1 Episode 3 - Kristin Scott Thomas
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Kristin Scott Thomas

    S1:E3

    Actor Kristin Scott Thomas uncovers the story of how her grandfather William saved thousands of lives at Dunkirk while serving as a commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout World War

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. My Grandparents' War Season 2 Episode 3 - Emeli Sandé
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Emeli Sandé

    S2:E3

    Award-winning musician Emeli Sandé explores her grandparents' remarkable war stories which span World War II, the Mau Mau insurgency in Kenya, and the fight for independence in Zambia

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Grandparents' War Season 1 Episode 2 - Mark Rylance
    7.3/10(53 votes)

    #8 - Mark Rylance

    S1:E2

    Actor and peace campaigner Mark Rylance explores the extraordinary World War II story of his grandfather Osmond Skinner, who spent almost four years as a Japanese prisoner of war

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Kit Harington" is the best rated episode of "My Grandparents' War". It scored 8.4/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/15/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Helena Bonham Carter".