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The Best Episodes of The Buddha of Suburbia Season 1

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

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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
    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 2 - Part 2
    6.5/10(21 votes)

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

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

    #4 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "The Buddha of Suburbia" season 1. 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 is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2".