7.9/1053 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/1975
Ross returns from fighting for Britain in the American Revolution to his native Cornwall only to find his ex-fiance, Elizabeth, now engaged to his cousin Francis.
Director: Christopher Barry
Writer: Jack Pulman
- 7.9/1043 votes
#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/1975
Verity, Ross' cousin, is considered by everyone to be an old maid. They are all astonished when she attracts the attention of Captain Blamey at a ball. Unfortunately her father strongly disapproves of the match because the Captain is an ex-prisoner and former alcoholic. He forbids them to meet but Ross and Demelza take pity on Verity and encourage them to meet secretly so that Verity can get to know him better. Verity also tells Ross that Demelza is in love with him which amazes him. He still has feelings for the exquisite Elizabeth but he feels a growing affection for Demelza.
Director: Christopher Barry
Writer: Jack Pulman
- 8.1/1043 votes
#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/1975
Ross' former employee, Jim Carter, stands trial for poaching and Ross gives evidence in his defence. Demelza, taken in as a maid by Ross, falls in love with him but learns that Ross still loves Elizabeth. She seduces him and becomes pregnant, running away because she knows that he isn't likely to want the child.
Director: Christopher Barry
Writer: Jack Pulman
- 8.1/1041 votes
#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/1975
Ross learns that Demelza is pregnant and goes looking for her. Demelza gets into terrible trouble with her Puritan father and step-mother who can't stand the scandal. Before this Elizabeth finally agreed to run away with Ross and leave Francis whom she doesn't love.
Director: Christopher Barry
Writer: Jack Pulman
- 8.0/1041 votes
#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/1975
Ross decides to marry Demelza because she is pregnant to Elizabeth's great displeasure. Ross'daughter Julia is born and he holds a party to celebrate. Elizabeth is very unhappy and not nice to Demelza.
Director: Christopher Barry
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1039 votes
#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/1975
When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he will die before completing his sentence.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1035 votes
#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/1975
Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also becomes ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1038 votes
#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/1975
Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authorities.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1036 votes
#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/1975
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Director: Kenneth Ives
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1036 votes
#10 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/1975
No description available
Director: Kenneth Ives
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1035 votes
#11 - Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/1975
No description available
Director: Kenneth Ives
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1036 votes
#12 - Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/1975
No description available
Director: Kenneth Ives
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1036 votes
#13 - Episode 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/1975
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1032 votes
#14 - Episode 14
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/1976
Ross determines to find Mark Daniel who may be able to remember where he saw copper while hiding down Wheal Grace. To do so he must accompany Trencrom's smugglers to the Scilly Isles, which is dangerous as there is an informer amongst them.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1032 votes
#15 - Episode 15
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/1976
Elizabeth accepts an offer of marriage, although she knows it will appal Ross. when tragedy strikes at Wheal Grace the double blow creates in him an unreasoning and obsessive reaction.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1031 votes
#16 - Episode 16
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/1976
Ross goes to Trenwith to confront George for the last time.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Poldark Season 1
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Period drama series about the brooding rivalry between former soldier Ross Poldark and local industrialist George Warleggan, and the two women in their lives. Based...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Poldark" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Christopher Barry and written by Jack Pulman, it aired on 10/5/1975. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".