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The Best Episodes of The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1

Every episode of The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1!

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Five-part adaptation of Anne Frank's famous wartime diaries in which a young teenager and her family go into hiding from the Nazis in wartime Amsterdam.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 1 - Amsterdam 6th July 1942
    7.1/10(73 votes)

    #1 - Amsterdam 6th July 1942

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 2 - October 1942
    7.6/10(71 votes)

    #2 - October 1942

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 3 - November 1942
    7.4/10(67 votes)

    #3 - November 1942

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 4 - June 1943
    7.5/10(67 votes)

    #4 - June 1943

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Diary of Anne Frank Season 1 Episode 5 - May 1944
    7.9/10(69 votes)

    #5 - May 1944

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Amsterdam 6th July 1942" is the best rated episode of "The Diary of Anne Frank" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "October 1942".