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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!

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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 spiritual guru to his middle-class neighbours. Karim wants to explore

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Buddha of Suburbia Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    #1 - Part 1

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Roger Michell
    Writer:Hanif Kureishi

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  2. The Buddha of Suburbia Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Part 4

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Roger Michell
    Writer:Hanif Kureishi

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  3. The Buddha of Suburbia Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Part 2

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Roger Michell
    Writer:Hanif Kureishi

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  4. The Buddha of Suburbia Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Part 3

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Roger Michell
    Writer:Hanif Kureishi

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "The Buddha of Suburbia". It scored 7.1/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Roger Michell and written by Hanif Kureishi, it aired on 11/3/1993. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 4".