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The Worst Episodes of Poldark

Every episode of Poldark ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Poldark!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the worst rated episode of "Poldark". It scored 7.4/10 based on 419 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/26/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 7".

  • Episode 8
    7.4/10419 votes
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    #1 - Episode 8

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2019

    With the fate of his nation in the balance, Ross must gamble everything to protect his country and those he loves.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    7.5/10311 votes
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    #2 - Episode 7

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2019

    Ross discovers a French plot, and George finds himself at the mercy of Joseph and Ralph.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    7.6/10445 votes
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    #3 - Episode 1

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 7/14/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.6/10332 votes
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    #4 - Episode 2

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2019

    As George expands his power through a shady alliance, the Poldarks become caught in a deadly web.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.6/10309 votes
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    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/2019

    George’s cabal moves to ruin the Poldarks, and Morwenna wrestles with a heavy decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.7/10303 votes
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    #6 - Episode 4

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/4/2019

    Ralph seeks to ruin Ned as rebellion stirs and the Poldarks are trapped in the middle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.9/10378 votes
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    #7 - Episode 3

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/24/2018

    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

  • Episode 3
    7.9/10326 votes
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    #8 - Episode 3

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 7/28/2019

    Ross's tenacity in helping Ned bears fruit, but not without cost. Hanson’s presence in Cornwall raises suspicion and as Demelza wrestles with how best to equip the community to look after itself, Morwenna lends herself to the cause and finds new hope.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.9/10319 votes
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    #9 - Episode 6

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/18/2019

    Ross fights for Ned’s life as Demelza uncovers betrayal and the young lovers take flight for a future together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.0/10423 votes
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    #10 - Episode 3

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2017

    Ross is ordered to leave Roscoff under threat of execution. He travels with Tholly to meet his contact in France, but finds information about Dwight's fate comes at a high price. Sam leads a congregation of methodists in protest outside the church - only to face broken promises from George, who revokes their lease on the meeting house, which leads them to turn to Elizabeth for help. Geoffrey Charles has some words of advice for Drake, who has shared a moment of intimacy on the beach with Morwenna.

    Director: Stephen Woolfenden

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.1/101,093 votes
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    #11 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.1/10721 votes
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    #12 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/2015

    With Jim gravely ill in jail, Ross and Dwight launch a desperate mission to save him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.1/10432 votes
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    #13 - Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.1/10392 votes
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    #14 - Episode 2

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/17/2018

    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

  • Episode 4
    8.1/10367 votes
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    #15 - Episode 4

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2018

    Ross is reunited with his family at home, but tragedy strikes in Cornwall. Dwight tells Caroline some devastating news about Sarah. Ossie is seen visiting Rowella by her husband Arthur, who grows suspicious. Emma returns to give Sam her answer, whilst Drake is persuaded into courting Rosina.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.1/10369 votes
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    #16 - Episode 5

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/8/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.1/10355 votes
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    #17 - Episode 6

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2018

    After it is revealed that Nathaniel Pearce embezzled Pascoe’s client’s funds, the Warleggans take action. In London, Ross finds Geoffrey Charles led astray by Adderley. Sam convinces Drake to return from exile following his abandonment of Rosina and Morwenna’s subsequent rejection and Morwenna reveals some news. Dwight meanwhile helps in the development of Truro’s infirmary.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.2/10756 votes
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    #18 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/5/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    8.2/10715 votes
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    #19 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/19/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.2/10634 votes
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    #20 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2016

    Ross prepares for his trial as Demelza and Elizabeth try to help his cause. George does everything in his power to harm Ross, Francis wrestles with his conscience, and Dwight clashes with an entitled heiress, Caroline Penvenen.

    Director: William Sinclair

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.2/10515 votes
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    #21 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.2/10497 votes
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    #22 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    8.2/10421 votes
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    #23 - Episode 4

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2017

    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: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.2/10461 votes
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    #24 - Episode 1

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/10/2018

    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

  • Episode 2
    8.3/10932 votes
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    #25 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/15/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A