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The Best Episodes of The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1

Every episode of The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1!

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Edmond Dantes, a sailor falsely accused of treason, is imprisoned in the Château d'If off Marseille. After escaping, and adopting the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo, he plans revenge against those who wrongly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 1 - The Letter
    7.4/10(386 votes)

    #1 - The Letter

    S1:E1

    A 19-year-old sailor is falsely imprisoned for treason in the island fortress Château d'If near Marseille without trial. Escaping after many years in captivity and becoming the Count of Monte Cristo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 2 - The Castle
    7.9/10(340 votes)

    #2 - The Castle

    S1:E2

    Edmond, imprisoned for ten years, meets Abbé Faria, a fellow inmate digging an escape tunnel, sparking a chance at freedom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 3 - The Treasure
    8.0/10(310 votes)

    #3 - The Treasure

    S1:E3

    Edmond arrives in Marseille and learns that his father has died, that Mercedes has married and moved to Paris. During his visit to Mrseille, he encounters a young Italian man named Jacopo with whom he escapes to Italy by boat. After an evening at Jacopo's home, Edmond borrows Jacopo's boat and navigates to the Island of Monte-Cristo in search of the lost treasure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 4 - The Red Room
    7.9/10(284 votes)

    #4 - The Red Room

    S1:E4

    Five years after Edmond becomes the Count of Monte Cristo, he meets his enemies in Paris. Edmond invites them all to dinner and tells a spooky story about a newborn baby buried alive, which horrifies several of his guests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 5 - The Ball
    7.7/10(261 votes)

    #5 - The Ball

    S1:E5

    Edmond frees the slave Haydée, daughter of Ali Pascha, and takes her to Paris. At a ball, Haydée reveals that Fernand betrayed her father. Mercedes begins to suspect that there is something wrong with the count's identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 6 - Providence
    7.9/10(263 votes)

    #6 - Providence

    S1:E6

    Edmond introduces Vampa, now in the role of the wealthy Count of Spada, to society. Spada says he came to Paris to find a wife. Edmond convinces old Noirtier to reveal a secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 7 - The Duel
    8.1/10(263 votes)

    #7 - The Duel

    S1:E7

    Edmond finds Villefort's illegitimate son Gaston, who has become a thief. Danglars reveals Fernand's betrayal in Algeria, Fernand's son Albert becomes enraged and challenges Edmond to a duel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Count of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 8 - The Last Two
    8.3/10(272 votes)

    #8 - The Last Two

    S1:E8

    Edmond exposes Heloise's poisoning plot. Midwife testifies against father at Gaston's infanticide trial. Years later, Edmond reunites with Mercedes in Marseille, questioning ability to love again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Letter" is the best rated episode of "The Count of Monte Cristo" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 386 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/13/2025. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Castle".