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The Best Episodes of The Box of Delights

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

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Patrick Troughton stars in this children's fantasy tale with dark undertones. When a young schoolboy is given a box for safekeeping by a mysterious magician, little does he know the wondrous things he’ll soon discover.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Box of Delights Season 1 Episode 1 - When the Wolves were Running
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #1 - When the Wolves were Running

    S1:E1

    Something strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Box of Delights Season 1 Episode 2 - Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?
    8.2/10(58 votes)

    #2 - Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?

    S1:E2

    Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Box of Delights Season 1 Episode 6 - Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark
    8.1/10(50 votes)

    #3 - Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark

    S1:E6

    Kay is trapped. Can he prevent the enemy's terrible plans from happening ?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Box of Delights Season 1 Episode 4 - The Spider in the Web
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    #4 - The Spider in the Web

    S1:E4

    More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Box of Delights Season 1 Episode 3 - In darkest Cellars underneath
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #5 - In darkest Cellars underneath

    S1:E3

    Kay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Box of Delights Season 1 Episode 5 - Beware of Yesterday
    7.8/10(49 votes)

    #6 - Beware of Yesterday

    S1:E5

    It is Christmas Eve, Abner Brown is convinced that the box is at the Bishop's Palace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"When the Wolves were Running" is the best rated episode of "The Box of Delights". It scored 8.2/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/21/1984. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?".