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The Best Episodes of Poldark Season 1

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

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Poldark is a television drama based on Winston Graham's novels of the same title. It was first transmitted on BBC Two across two seasons between 1975 and 1977. The adaptation covered all seven novels (of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Poldark Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(55 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to find his home in shambles and his betrothed Elizabeth engaged to another.

    Director:Christopher Barry
    Writer:Jack Pulman

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  2. Poldark Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Ross determines to put Nampara back on track and get his mine Wheal Leisure running again. Ross decides to take young Demelza Carne into his house as a servant.

    Director:Christopher Barry
    Writer:Jack Pulman

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  3. Poldark Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Demelza has taken over running Nampara; Elizabeth and Francis now married have had a child; Ross has to defend Jim Carter in court but to no avail as he is sent to prison.

    Director:Christopher Barry
    Writer:Jack Pulman

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  4. Poldark Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    After another infidelity from Francis, Elizabeth decides to leave Francis for Ross after his father's death — but Demelza's pregnancy complicates everything.

    Director:Christopher Barry
    Writer:Jack Pulman

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  5. Poldark Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(44 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Ross and Demelza, now married, celebrate the birth of their daughter, Julia. A travelling troupe of performers stages a play at Nampara, and Mark Daniel falls for a young actress named Keren.

    Director:Christopher Barry
    Writer:Paul Wheeler

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  6. Poldark Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he'll die before completing his sentence.

    Director:Paul Annett
    Writer:Paul Wheeler

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  7. Poldark Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also falls ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him.

    Director:Paul Annett
    Writer:Paul Wheeler

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  8. Poldark Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authorities.

    Director:Paul Annett
    Writer:Paul Wheeler

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  9. Poldark Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    After Ross is released on bail on charges of looting a wrecked ship, the Warleggans stubborn witnesses in order to have him legally executed.

    Director:Kenneth Ives
    Writer:Peter Draper

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  10. Poldark Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Francis' botched suicide attempt leaves him in deep melancholia as the Warleggans' parade of suborned witnesses darkens Ross' prospects for acquittal.

    Director:Kenneth Ives
    Writer:Peter Draper

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  11. Poldark Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    Ross rehires Jud, reestablishes his friendship with Francis, and becomes involved with smugglers in the hope of raising money to exploit a new vein.

    Director:Kenneth Ives
    Writer:Paul Wheeler

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  12. Poldark Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    Warleggan's minions beat Jud to death in revenge for his changing his testimony. Francis and Ross plan to open Wheal Grace using Warleggan money.

    Director:Kenneth Ives
    Writer:Peter Draper

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  13. Poldark Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    After the birth of Ross and Demelza's son, Francis accidentally drowns in Wheal Grace after supposedly discovering a new vein of precious copper.

    Directors:Kenneth Ives, Paul Annett
    Writer:Jack Russell

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  14. Poldark Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Ross tries to locate Mark Daniel in hopes that he will remember the location of the copper vein he found while hiding in Wheal Grace.

    Director:Paul Annett
    Writer:Jack Russell

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  15. Poldark Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    Ross's hopes for a new vein of copper are shattered, and his distress amplifies when he finds out Elizabith is to wed Warleggan, resulting in the break of their vows.

    Director:Paul Annett
    Writer:Jack Russell

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  16. Poldark Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #16 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    Warleggan evicts hundreds of tenant families in his efforts to exert power, and Ross discovers a valuable vein of tin in his depleted copper mine, Wheal Grace.

    Director:Paul Annett
    Writer:Jack Russell

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Poldark" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Christopher Barry and written by Jack Pulman, it aired on 10/5/1975. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".