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The Adventures of Black Beauty is a British family adventure series broadcast on ITV1. Produced by London Weekend Television, the 52-episode series was inspired by Anna Sewell's novel but featured new characters, including Dr James

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 18 - The Horse Breaker
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    #1 - The Horse Breaker

    S2:E18

    Albert takes Black Beauty for a run against Dr. Gordon's wishes and he forbids Kevin and Albert from riding the horse without permission. The boys have a falling out and Albert heads to the Grainger farm where he presents himself as an experienced trainer. He is tested when he gets on a dangerous stallion.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 15 - Lost: Part 2
    5.6/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Lost: Part 2

    S2:E15

    Ned returns to the Gordons, having escaped from his abduction, but the constable doubts his story. Simey sells Beauty to Waggs but he escapes, attempting to return home. Beauty arrives at the Jones farm and is adopted by the young Rosie, who renames the horse Mike. Kevin, Ned and Jenny keep hoping for Black Beauty's return.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 17 - The Horse Healer
    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #3 - The Horse Healer

    S1:E17

    A vagabond natural healer is on the run from several people who hold him responsible for regrettable outcomes. Vicky and her father step in to give him temporary sanctuary, which is fortunate when Beauty suffers a severe laceration.

    Director:John Reardon
    Writer:Lindsay Galloway

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  4. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 16 - Lost Goddess
    5.7/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Lost Goddess

    S2:E16

    Squire Armstrong inherited a religious Indian idol from his grandfather and is outraged when it's stolen. Rana, a visitor to the community, is befriended by Jenny and Ned. He appears to have ties to the missing statue and Squire decides to act on his suspicions.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 10 - The Challenge
    5.8/10(17 votes)

    #5 - The Challenge

    S2:E10

    Charles Armstrong, the squire's nephew, arrives for a visit and soon quarrels with Albert and Ned. The boys are warned away from the sheep, who are about to lamb but one of them chooses not to during a race. Among the consequences is a struggle where Albert and Charles end up at the bottom of mine shaft.

    Director:Freddie Francis
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 14 - Lost: Part 1
    5.8/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Lost: Part 1

    S2:E14

    Simey returns, seeking retribution on the Gordons for his time in prison. With his cohort Brit, they trick Ned, taking him and Black Beauty captive. Simey tries to sell Beauty to first Waggs, than at a market giving Ned a chance to escape.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 20 - Goodbye Beauty
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Goodbye Beauty

    S2:E20

    Paperwork is discovered revealing Black Beauty doesn't belong to the Gordons. The lawyer Crevache refuses to listen to reason so Jenny takes off with Beauty to keep him from being taken. In the end Black Beauty will decide who he should be with.

    Director:Freddie Francis
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 23 - Sailor on a Horse
    5.9/10(20 votes)

    #8 - Sailor on a Horse

    S1:E23

    A secretive man moves into an abandoned cottage which engages Vicky and Albert's curiosity. Seemingly unrelated, the land and Beauty's paddock next to the Gordons is being sold by contentious lawyer Weems. The missing Thackeray heir seems to be key to both incidents.

    Director:Gerry Poulson
    Writer:David Butler

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  9. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 25 - The Barge
    5.9/10(17 votes)

    #9 - The Barge

    S1:E25

    Vicky and Beauty befriend Maggie, an older woman living on the river whose son is just out of prison. A series of valuable art thefts occur and Vicky discovers the stolen paintings on Maggie's houseboat. With things looking grim for Albert and his mother, Vicky, her friends, and her horse search for the truth.

    Director:John Reardon
    Writer:Victor Pemberton

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  10. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 1 - A Member of the Family: Part 1
    5.9/10(15 votes)

    #10 - A Member of the Family: Part 1

    S2:E1

    Jenny returns from school and immediately angers the new neighor Armstrong by spoiling his fox hunt. A scruffy waif called Ned arrives at the Gordon's house and claims to be Amy's nephew. He refuses to follow the simplest of rules and tensions escalate with Armstrong.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 12 - The Quarry
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    #11 - The Quarry

    S2:E12

    Dr. Gordon and Black Beauty head to the quarry after a blast goes wrong and men are injured. Lawson is fired by the squire for negligence and in revenge he steals cash and horses, including Beauty. Beauty escapes, alerting Jenny and Kevin, who endanger themselves trying to stop Lawson.

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 22 - A Ribbon for Beauty
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    #12 - A Ribbon for Beauty

    S2:E22

    Ned is spending time with George downing trees while Jenny is excited about a party invite from Frances Bazely. Dr. Gordon asks Ned to escort Jenny but right before George is hurt by a fallen tree. Ned needs help from Beauty and Jenny to help his injured friend.

    Director:Freddie Francis
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 20 - The Ruffians
    6.0/10(21 votes)

    #13 - The Ruffians

    S1:E20

    When Gordon interrupts a robbery, hooligans take first him, than Vicky captive. Needing his medical skills for one of their mates, they refuse to release them. It"s up to Kevin, Albert and Beauty to rescue them.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  14. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 26 - Father and Son
    6.0/10(20 votes)

    #14 - Father and Son

    S1:E26

    The arrival of entertainers in the village draw the Gordons and Albert into a custody battle. Mr Groat is keeping his son Stan away from his grandfather Woolgar but the boy's deadly illness forced Gordon to implement a solution.

    Director:David Andrews
    Writer:David Hopkins

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  15. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 4 - Good Neighbours
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Good Neighbours

    S2:E4

    Briggs and his family are being evicted from one of the squire's cottages after his wife becomes ill. Dr. Gordon and his family become involved after Black Beauty is used in an escape while Jenny insists the Squire see the conditions his tenants live in.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 9 - Panic
    6.0/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Panic

    S2:E9

    During a storm Squire Armstrong believes he was attacked by Black Beauty and promises if it happens again, Beauty will be destroyed. Jenny, Kevin, and Ned try to keep the horse contained but Beauty has a equine friend she must get to.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 11 - Pocket Money
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Pocket Money

    S2:E11

    There's been a drought causing a shortage of oats for Black Beauty. Ned works at the squire's stable to earn money for Aunt Amy's present, where he learns Potter is stealing oats and selling them secretly. Ned is not believed and Jenny is shut in a grain bin when they try to expose him. Beauty must come to the rescue.

    Director:Gerry Poulson
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 13 - Secret of Fear
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Secret of Fear

    S2:E13

    Mr. Duncan, an old acquaintance of Dr. Gordon, asks for a letter of recommendation and is refused. Duncan vows revenge and hypnotizes Jenny to fear Black Beauty. Everyone is mystified until Albert starts to learn the truth.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 3 - The Pit Pony
    6.1/10(23 votes)

    #19 - The Pit Pony

    S1:E3

    A young miner steals a pony sold for slaughter and with Vicky's helps hide it at home. The owner soon tracks them down and causes trouble for the young pair.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Ted Willis

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  20. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 8 - The Duel
    6.1/10(20 votes)

    #20 - The Duel

    S1:E8

    Vicky discovers a young man wounded in a duel. She takes him home but the family is soon caught up in a dangerous and treacherous plot that places them all in peril.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  21. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 13 - Clown on Horseback
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Clown on Horseback

    S1:E13

    Kevin and Robbie befriend an unfunny clown named Andy, while Vicky tries to help Dan tame Mr Collin's horse Thunder. It turns out Andy's skills and comedy are tied to working with horses.

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:David Butler

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  22. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 19 - The Ponies
    6.1/10(19 votes)

    #22 - The Ponies

    S1:E19

    Gordon has his hands full with a typhoid outbreak, but the children are concerned with an illness claiming Mr Garner's ponies. Albert brings his favorite, Chalky, into contact with Beauty and soon Vicky is trying to do everything she can to save Beauty.

    Director:David Askey
    Writer:David Butler

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  23. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 6 - Battle of Wills
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #23 - Battle of Wills

    S2:E6

    After breaking his leg, Dr Gordon has to enlist the assistance of a new young doctor to carry on his duties. However, things do not go well as the new doctor treats Beauty cruelly and refuses to assist an elderly patient.

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 7 - The Medicine Man
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    #24 - The Medicine Man

    S2:E7

    Mr. Joskins is selling quack remedies and Dr. Gordon intervenes after they make several of his patients ill. To get revenge Joskins tampers with Beauty's girth strap which injures Kevin while he is riding. Albert intially blames saddle maker Surtees but ultimately discovers the true villain.

    Director:Gerry Poulson
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 19 - A Long Hard Run
    6.1/10(13 votes)

    #25 - A Long Hard Run

    S2:E19

    T. Otis Waygood and Dolly arrive in the village and Dolly, over Jenny's objections, borrows Beauty for a fast gallop. The squire is intrigued and sets up a match race between Jenny and Dolly. Ned recognizes the shady Waygood from his days in London and wonders what he's up to.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Horse Breaker" is the worst rated episode of "The Adventures of Black Beauty". It scored 5.5/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Ray Austin and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/1974. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Lost: Part 2".