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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!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "The Buddha of Suburbia" season 1. 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 is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2".

  • Part 1
    6.7/1023 votes

    #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 2
    5.9/1018 votes

    #2 - 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

    #3 - 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

  • Part 4
    6.2/1020 votes

    #4 - 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