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The Best Episodes of Sanditon

Every episode of Sanditon ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sanditon!

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The spirited and impulsive Charlotte Heywood moves from her rural home to Sanditon, a fishing village attempting to reinvent itself as a seaside resort.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sanditon Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Charlotte sets out to avoid Sidney, until a serious accident forces them together and to reappraise each other. When Tom brings a new doctor to the town, he and Lady Denham clash, while Clara makes a bold move in her bid to outplay Sir Edward and Esther.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sanditon Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    As the Sanditon summer regatta approaches, Sidney wrestles with his feelings towards an old flame and Young Stringer reveals his feelings to Charlotte. With Lady Denham at death's door, the tensions between Edward, Clara and Esther finally come to a head - with surprising consequences.

    Director:Charles Sturridge
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sanditon Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Charlotte returns to Sanditon in unexpected circumstances. A company of Army Officers descend on the town, offering romantic opportunities. Meanwhile, Georgiana meets an intriguing artist and Esther Babington has an unwanted encounter with her past.

    Director:Charles Sturridge
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sanditon Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Charlotte starts her new job as governess for the mysterious Alexander Colbourne. Alison longs for her knight in shining armor. Georgiana receives bad news, and Tom and Colonel Lennox make plans for Sanditon’s development.

    Director:Charles Sturridge
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sanditon Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Charlotte and Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding as she and Colonel Lennox enjoy a close encounter. Alison falls for her new beau. Clara seeks Esther’s help.

    Director:Charles Sturridge
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sanditon Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Tension mounts when Colbourne and Colonel Lennox reunite at Lady Denham’s garden party. Georgiana learns a vital piece of information about her inheritance. Alison’s proposal nearly ends in tragedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Sanditon Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Charlotte desperately wants to tell Colbourne the truth about her feelings, but a shocking revelation stops her in her tracks. Having opened her heart, Georgiana’s worst fears are realized when she discovers she has been abandoned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Sanditon Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The arrival of Miss Lambe's forbidden love causes Charlotte to question her opinion of Sidney. Clara witnesses a moment between Esther and Sir Edward that raises her suspicions about their relationship, with devastating consequences for Esther.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Sanditon Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Lennox and Colbourne’s rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head. Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future. Edward’s manipulation of Esther takes a dark turn as Alison realizes what she has been missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Sanditon Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Alison prepares to leave Sanditon with her dreams of romance fading. Esther faces a bleak future. Charlotte wonders what her future will look like. Georgiana learns shocking truths when Sidney’s belongings are returned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Sanditon Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Charlotte and Colbourne rush to Augusta’s aid and it’s revealed whether Edward really is a changed man or not. Tom secures a financial investment… but is delivered some devastating news. And whilst love blossoms elsewhere, Arthur’s heart is broken.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Sanditon Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Charlotte and Sidney find themselves at loggerheads but must work together in an attempt to rescue Miss Lambe. Tom tries to save Sanditon and his marriage, while Edward and Clara enter into a scandalous pact to finally get their hands on Lady Denham's inheritance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Sanditon Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Georgiana gets a surprise visit. Colbourne’s shooting party goes ahead and Charlotte has to confront all that she’s lost. Mary and Tom cross swords over his plans for the old town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Sanditon Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Charlotte attempts to distance herself from Colbourne but as they are repeatedly thrown into each other’s orbit, their chemistry rises. Meanwhile Georgiana is unravelling and makes a surprising decision to protect herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Sanditon Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Charlotte arrive back at the Regency era seaside resort—fiancé in tow—for the society event of the year. Seeing Colbourne again leaves her feeling uncertain. Meanwhile, Georgiana receives a shocking threat to her fortune, and Edward tries to prove to Lady Denham that he is a changed man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Sanditon Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.9/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Charlotte and Sidney clash again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a chance encounter. Tensions surrounding Miss Lambe's arrival in Sanditon erupt at Lady Denham's grand pineapple luncheon, and Esther and Edward realise that Clara poses a significant threat to their ambitions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Sanditon Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.6/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When a coach accident introduces Charlotte to the Parker family, she quickly seizes the opportunity to throw herself into the adventure she has craved all her life by returning with them to the developing seaside resort of Sanditon. Charlotte, however, soon discovers that the inhabitants of the town behave in curious and unpredictable ways that she could never have imagined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Sanditon Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Tensions between Tom and his labourers erupt during the Sanditon cricket match. Charlotte and Sidney continue to clash, resulting in Miss Lambe being placed in terrible danger, while Lord Babington offers Esther a glimpse of a better future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Sanditon Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    On the night of the Midsummer Ball, romantic interests are finally resolved. However, the fate of Sanditon is in the balance when events conspire to leave Charlotte and the Parker family facing down impossible choices. Series finale.

    Director:Charles Sturridge
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Sanditon Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    3.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Georgiana faces a nearly impossible task in trying to find a lawyer, but help arrives from a surprising place. Lady Denham accepts a new vision for the town and spars with an old flame. Arthur makes a new friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "Sanditon". It scored 7.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/8/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".