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The Best Episodes of The Box of Delights Season 1

Every episode of The Box of Delights Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Box of Delights Season 1!

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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
    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 3 - In darkest Cellars underneath
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #3 - 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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  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 5 - Beware of Yesterday
    7.8/10(49 votes)

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

    #6 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"When the Wolves were Running" is the best rated episode of "The Box of Delights" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/21/1984. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?".