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The Best Episodes of North and South Season 1

Every episode of North and South Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of North and South Season 1!

Serialisation of the novel by Mrs Gaskell.
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC Two

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part One" is the best rated episode of "North and South" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/1/1975. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two".

  • Part One
    7.0/1012 votes

    #1 - Part One

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/1975

    Margaret Hale is pleased to be leaving London to live with her parents in Hampshire. She is unaware that an even longer journey is in store.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Part Two
    7.2/1010 votes

    #2 - Part Two

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/1975

    Mr Hale has left the Church and is working as a tutor in a Northern industrial town. Times are hard for the mill workers and a strike is threatened.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Part Three
    7.1/1010 votes

    #3 - Part Three

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/1975

    John Thornton has succeeded in breaking the strike. Margaret Hale has put her reputation at risk by protecting him from a mob of angry workers. John Thornton has misinterpreted her action and, with the grudging approval of his mother, he has resolved to marry her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Part Four
    6.9/1010 votes

    #4 - Part Four

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/22/1975

    Margaret Hale has rejected John Thornton 's proposal of marriage and has defended herself against Mrs Thornton 's accusations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A