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The Best Episodes of Portrait of a Marriage Season 1

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

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Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by Vita's politician husband Harold Nicolson.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portrait of a Marriage Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Five years into her marriage Vita Sackville-West has an affair with Violet Keppel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Portrait of a Marriage Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Vita and her Violet cross to France, enjoying masquerading as a honeymooning couple.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Portrait of a Marriage Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Vita has returned to gossip. The affair seems doomed. At same time Violet is being pressured to marry Denys and the only alternative is elopment and a public scandal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Portrait of a Marriage Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Vita and Violet run away to France pursued by their husbands, Harold and Denys.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Portrait of a Marriage" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/1990. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".