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The Best Episodes of The Count of Monte Cristo

Every episode of The Count of Monte Cristo ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Count of Monte Cristo!

The Count of Monte Cristo was a 1956 ITC Entertainment/TPA television series adapted very loosely from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Sidney Marshall. It premiered in the UK in early 1956 and ran for 39 thirty-minute episodes. The first twelve episodes were filmed in the United States, at the Hal Roach studios, with the rest being filmed at ITC's traditional home of Elstree. A 5-disc DVD set containing all thirty-nine episodes was released by Network Studio on 12 April 2010. ITC produced a film based on the same source-material, The Count of Monte-Cristo, in 1975.

Genres:DramaAction & Adventure

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Count of Monte Cristo" is "A Toy for the Infanta", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by Charles Bennett and written by N/A. "A Toy for the Infanta" aired on 2/20/1956 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Marseilles".

  • A Toy for the Infanta
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #1 - A Toy for the Infanta

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/1956

    The King of Spain is dead and his trusted adviser Don Feliz is murdered by Don Carlos, who then imprisons the Queen and her four year old daughter. The Count travels to Spain with a plan to rescue them.

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • Marseilles
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #2 - Marseilles

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/1956

    The Count disguises himself as a sailor in order to discover the truth behind the recent attacks on Spanish merchant ships by French pirate vessels.

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • The Luxembourg Affair
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #3 - The Luxembourg Affair

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/1956

    It is the year 1836 and Luxembourg is mourning the death of the Grand Duke. His daughter the Grand Duchess arrives to take over the duties, but is imprisoned by General Ludovic.

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • The Texas Affair
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #4 - The Texas Affair

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/1956

    John Crane and his daughter have travelled from Texas to seek the aid of the French Government to help free Texas in its fight for freedom from Mexico. With the Count's help, the men of the Alamo will be remembered!

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • The Mazzini Affair
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #5 - The Mazzini Affair

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/1956

    Mazzini, a brave Italian partizan, is being held prisoner by ruthless Austrian leaders, Reiker and Friedrich. With his two companions the Count attempts to save Mazzini from the executioner.

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • The Carbonari
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #6 - The Carbonari

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/1956

    The Count and his companions decide to take an interest in the affairs of a murderous gang of thieves and conspirators known as the Carbonari, who leave a charcoal cross on the forehead of their victims.

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • The Devil's Emissary
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #7 - The Devil's Emissary

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/1956

    The small village of St. Falaise is under the control of the evil Diabolo, who uses black magic on the village folk. The Count receives an empty bottle of wine from the village monastery with a note inside asking for help.

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • Bordeaux
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #8 - Bordeaux

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/1956

    A ring on display in a Bordeaux jeweller's shop sends the Count on a mission to aid the only women he has ever loved.

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • Flight to Calais
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #9 - Flight to Calais

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/16/1956

    The Count and his men are travelling from France to England, escorting Princess Anne of France, who is on her way to her future husband, but an overnight stop at a local inn leads to the Princess being kidnapped and held for ransom.

    Director: David MacDonald

    Writer: N/A

  • Albania
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #10 - Albania

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/1956

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Naples
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #11 - Naples

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/30/1956

    No description available

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • Art of Terror
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #12 - Art of Terror

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/1956

    No description available

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • The Experiment
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #13 - The Experiment

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/14/1956

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mecklenburg
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #14 - Mecklenburg

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 5/21/1956

    No description available

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • The Portuguese Affair
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #15 - The Portuguese Affair

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 5/28/1956

    No description available

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • Lichtenburg
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #16 - Lichtenburg

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 6/4/1956

    No description available

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • Burgundy
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #17 - Burgundy

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 6/11/1956

    No description available

    Director: David MacDonald

    Writer: N/A

  • Majorca
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #18 - Majorca

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 6/12/1956

    No description available

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • Sicily
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #19 - Sicily

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 7/2/1956

    No description available

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • A Matter of Justice
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #20 - A Matter of Justice

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 7/9/1956

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Athens
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #21 - Athens

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 7/23/1956

    No description available

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • The Talleyrand Affair
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #22 - The Talleyrand Affair

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 7/30/1956

    The Count and his men are entrusted to carry an important message from France to England, but a trap awaits them as they ride on the Portsmouth road to London.

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A

  • The Island
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #23 - The Island

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 8/6/1956

    No description available

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • The Barefoot Empress
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #24 - The Barefoot Empress

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 8/13/1956

    No description available

    Director: Charles Bennett

    Writer: N/A

  • The Grecian Gift
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #25 - The Grecian Gift

    Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 8/20/1956

    No description available

    Director: Dennis Vance

    Writer: N/A