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The Best Episodes of Poldark

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

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Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Poldark Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.6/10(471 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Sam and Drake provoke Trentishoe and Ross's stubbornness gives George the upper hand. Meanwhile, a great naval battle leaves Dwight's fate in question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Poldark Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.6/10(507 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    As the Poldarks look to rebuild their marriage and the Enyses to increase their family, Cornwall struggles under the Warleggans, whose power threatens all they hold dear.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Debbie Horsfield

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  3. Poldark Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.2/10(463 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    George proves merciless as the new magistrate, and Clowance is christened. Ross discovers the means to both help Dwight and combat Cornwall's famine.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Poldark Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(515 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    While George makes political manoeuvres at home, Ross sails to France to rescue Dwight from the French Revolution.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Poldark Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(469 votes)

    #5 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    George pursues a vacant seat in Parliament as Agatha plans for her hundredth birthday, and Ross is given a proposition. Meanwhile, there is a new arrival at the Whitworth vicarage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Poldark Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(434 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    The Poldarks determine to get their relationship on track and the Enyses announce they're expecting a baby. Hugh's worsening health threatens his chance to stand in the election, and the prospect of him remaining in Cornwall adds pressure to the Poldarks' fragile marriage. At the Sawle Feast, Tom Harry challenges Sam to a wrestling match. When Emma offers herself as the prize, Sam accepts.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Debbie Horsfield

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  7. Poldark Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(413 votes)

    #7 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    George increases the strain on the struggling poor, driving Ross to make a risky gambit. The adversity the Poldarks face, however, may not be confined to Cornwall alone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Poldark Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(538 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Ross and Demelza look to forget the past and rebuild their marriage, but new arrivals threaten their fragile reconciliation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Poldark Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(1033 votes)

    #9 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    News of Ross and Demelza's marriage spreads, damaging Wheal Leisure's prospects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Poldark Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(419 votes)

    #10 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    Ross faces the challenge of Parliament and the Warleggans refuse to accept defeat. In Cornwall, Demelza contends with a failing mine and fixing Drake's broken heart. Dwight and Caroline welcome a baby daughter. Ossie meanwhile tends to a dying parishioner and George hosts an extravagant party at Trenwith.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Debbie Horsfield

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  11. Poldark Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(1219 votes)

    #11 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Cornwall, 1783. Ross Poldark returns from the battlefield to find his father dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Poldark Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.7/10(469 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Drake finds himself in the Warleggans' firing line as George moves to secure his connection to the nobility, and Ross provides some local aid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Poldark Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(495 votes)

    #13 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    The Poldarks look forward to life together in peace, but a plea from his old army colonel, Ned Despard, compels Ross to the capital. Arriving in London, he finds a city gripped with paranoia, and is determined to save Ned from the conspiracy that imprisoned him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Poldark Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.2/10(788 votes)

    #14 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Francis wrongly blames Ross for helping Verity elope with Andrew Blamey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Poldark Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(586 votes)

    #15 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    An informant in the smuggling ring poses a serious threat to all, and George buys Ross's debt to finally crush him. Meanwhile, Caroline returns to Cornwall to make an announcement, but it is Elizabeth who reveals a great secret.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Poldark Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.1/10(962 votes)

    #16 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    George expands the Warleggan empire, launching a new ship and bankrupting Carnmore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Poldark Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(571 votes)

    #17 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Ross and Demelza face financial ruin, and George plans revenge on Jud. Francis, meanwhile, tries to rebuild his life and extends an invitation to Ross and Demelza.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Poldark Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(576 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Needing money to open a mine free of George's influence, Ross strikes a deal with a local smuggler. Dwight, meanwhile, tries to diagnose an epidemic and receives help from an anonymous benefactor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Poldark Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(546 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Ross tries to help Francis's family financially, but George calls in Ross's debt. Demelza toils loyally to protect all at Nampara, and Dwight and Caroline continue to meet in secret.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Poldark Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(593 votes)

    #20 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Ross and Dwight stand trial for their part in the smuggling. A new tin lode gives Ross renewed hope in Wheal Grace, but it is George who is there for Elizabeth when her mother falls ill and deals Ross a bitter blow.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Poldark Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.0/10(587 votes)

    #21 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

    Dwight enlists in the navy to forget Caroline, and Demelza visits Verity to spend some time apart from Ross. While Ross considers rejoining his regiment, Elizabeth and George settle into married life, but George's plans provoke the locals to riot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Poldark Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(640 votes)

    #22 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    As the election leads to rioting, Elizabeth goes to Bodmin herself. Demelza tries to influence the case by making a personal appeal to the judge, but George has a number of tricks up his sleeve as the day of the trial arrives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Poldark Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.6/10(1026 votes)

    #23 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Ross plans to reopen his family mine with Francis. Demelza struggles to fit in at Nampara.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Poldark Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.6/10(841 votes)

    #24 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Demelza gives birth. Ross welcomes old friend Dr Dwight Enys to Cornwall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Poldark Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.5/10(452 votes)

    #25 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    Ross is adamant George will lose in the election and determines to get a headstone made for Agatha's grave, something Trenwith has neglected. George, meanwhile, questions Dwight over Valentine's legitimacy and - paranoid and jealous - shuts himself to Elizabeth, as Rowella begins to seduce Osborne Whitworth and Demelza receives tokens of Hugh's affection. Sam continues to pine after Emma, as Dwight instructs Osborne to forego intercourse with Morwenna and Cary informs Lord Falmouth that the Warleggans will be opposing Falmouth in the election. Ross returns from his mine to discover Hugh Armitage at Nampara with Demelza - and this time Hugh's attention does not go unnoticed..

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "Poldark". It scored 8.6/10 based on 471 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/18/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".