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The Best Episodes of The Buddha of Suburbia

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

Karim is 17 years old and lives in a South London suburb with his English mother and Pakistani father, who has become a kind of...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:BBC Two

Best Episodes Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "The Buddha of Suburbia". It scored 6.7/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Roger Michell and written by Hanif Kureishi, it aired on 11/3/1993. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 4".

  • Part 1
    6.7/1023 votes
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    #1 - Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/3/1993

    In 1970s London we meet Karim, the son of an India father and an English mother.

    Director: Roger Michell

    Writer: Hanif Kureishi

  • Part 4
    6.2/1020 votes
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    #2 - Part 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/24/1993

    Karim becomes a star and goes with Pyke’s play to New York.

    Director: Roger Michell

    Writer: Hanif Kureishi

  • Part 2
    5.9/1018 votes
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    #3 - Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/10/1993

    Jamila’s betrothed, Changez, arrives from Bombay but he mainly wants to see Baker Street.

    Director: Roger Michell

    Writer: Hanif Kureishi

  • Part 3
    5.9/1018 votes
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    #4 - Part 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/1993

    Eva leaves suburbia for the city. Karim becomes an actor and falls in love with Eleanor.

    Director: Roger Michell

    Writer: Hanif Kureishi