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The Best Episodes of The Diary of Anne Frank

Every episode of The Diary of Anne Frank ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Diary of Anne Frank!

Best episode
S1E5 May 1944
7.972 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Amsterdam 6th July 1942
7.177 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.5avg
Binge time
2h 30m
5 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 5 - May 1944
    7.9/10(72 votes)

    S1:E5

    When Anne's family found out the Dutch government want diaries telling of war time experiences Anne is encouraged to submit hers. Determined to be a professional writer, Anne finds herself with no time to spend with Peter. As Anne is writing an entry into her diary, she and her family are suddenly awakened by the sound of intruders downstairs.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writer:Deborah Moggach

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  2. The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 2 - October 1942
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    S1:E2

    Anne finds living in the same complex in hiding with the Van Daan family harder and harder. When Mr Dussell comes to live at the complex he soon becomes the butt of all of Anne's jokes.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writer:Deborah Moggach

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  3. The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 4 - June 1943
    7.6/10(70 votes)

    S1:E4

    As Anne matures she begins to develop feelings towards Peter and flirts with him. After Otto tells her not to get too involved, Anne and Peter end up declaring their love to each other.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writer:Deborah Moggach

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  4. The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 3 - November 1942
    7.4/10(70 votes)

    S1:E3

    Otto finds out that the building everyone is hiding in has been sold. Everyone hopes that the war will be over in a few months as the lease to the building wont be exchanged until then. Mr Dussell misses his fiance.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writer:Deborah Moggach

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  5. The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 1 - Amsterdam 6th July 1942
    7.1/10(77 votes)

    S1:E1

    Anne is given a diary for her 13th birthday. Anne's parents decide to go into hiding from the Nazi's after call up papers arrive for her sister.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writer:Deborah Moggach

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Best Episodes Summary

"May 1944" is the best rated episode of The Diary of Anne Frank. It scored 7.9/10 from 72 votes. Directed by Jon Jones and written by Deborah Moggach, it aired on January 9, 2009. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "October 1942".

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