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The Worst Episodes of Poldark

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

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Poldark". 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 scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.9/1053 votes
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    #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

  • Episode 2
    7.9/1043 votes
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    #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

  • Episode 20
    7.9/1029 votes
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    #3 - Episode 20

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/1977

    Demelza gives birth to a daughter. George arranges a marriage between Morwenna and Osborne Whitworth unaware that she's in love with Drake Carne.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.0/1041 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Episode 24
    8.0/1028 votes
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    #5 - Episode 24

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/1977

    Demelza discovers that Ross had a secret meeting with Elizabeth while fighting her own attraction to Hugh Armitage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.1/1043 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • Episode 4
    8.1/1041 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Episode 17
    8.1/1033 votes
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    #8 - Episode 17

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/1977

    Ross returns home to Cornwall from the war with the French and soon renews his feud with the Warleggans.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 23
    8.1/1027 votes
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    #9 - Episode 23

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/1977

    Ross decides not to stand for Parliament but George Warleggan decides to throw his hat into the ring.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 9
    8.2/1036 votes
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    #10 - Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/1975

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    Director: Kenneth Ives

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 11
    8.2/1035 votes
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    #11 - Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/1975

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    Director: Kenneth Ives

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 16
    8.2/1031 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Episode 18
    8.2/1031 votes
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    #13 - Episode 18

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/1977

    Elizabeth celebrates the birth of her son but worries that there was a Dark Moon at the time of his birth. Meanwhile, word arrives that Dwight Enys is missing at sea.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.3/1039 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Episode 7
    8.3/1035 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Episode 8
    8.3/1038 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Episode 13
    8.3/1036 votes
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    #17 - Episode 13

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/1975

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 14
    8.3/1032 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • Episode 19
    8.3/1031 votes
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    #19 - Episode 19

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/1977

    Ross is captured as a spy when he goes to France in search of Dwight Enys.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 22
    8.3/1029 votes
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    #20 - Episode 22

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/1977

    Aunt Agatha's deathbed curse haunts George while Ross brings Dwight Enys and Hugh Armitage back to Cornwall.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 25
    8.3/1026 votes
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    #21 - Episode 25

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/1977

    Ross is unable to help miners who are facing starvation because of a strike. Rowella blackmails Osborne.

    Director: John Wiles

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 27
    8.3/1028 votes
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    #22 - Episode 27

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/1977

    George continues to scheme for more power by planning to bankrupt Ross.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 12
    8.4/1036 votes
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    #23 - Episode 12

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/1975

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    Director: Kenneth Ives

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 21
    8.4/1027 votes
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    #24 - Episode 21

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/1977

    As Aunt Agatha prepares a party for her 100th birthday, Ross prepares to rescue Dwight Enys from French custody. Neither the rescue nor the party go as planned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 28
    8.4/1024 votes
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    #25 - Episode 28

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/1977

    Demelza takes a huge risk to help out an old friend. Drake wants to marry Morwenna now that she's free.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A