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The Best Episodes of The English

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

Best episode
S1E6 Cherished
8.31,224 votes
Worst episode
S1E4 The Wounded Wolf
7.51,118 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.8avg
Binge time
5h 20m
6 episodes

Seasons1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The English Season 1 Episode 6 - Cherished
    8.3/10(1224 votes)
    S1:E6

    As Eli and Cornelia reach Powder River, a violent attack on his hayrick forces Trafford to make a difficult decision, and Marshall discovers the truth behind the branding. When Melmont finally returns to Wyoming, the stage is set for a violent confrontation.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  2. The English Season 1 Episode 5 - The Buffalo Gun
    8.0/10(1066 votes)
    S1:E5

    As Eli aims to make penance for his actions 15 years ago, Trafford desperately tries to feed his herd with an immense hayrick, Marshall continues to deal with the fallout of Flynn's death and a fresh attack on Trafford's cattle, and Cornelia has a run-in with the businesswoman Black-Eyed Mog.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  3. The English Season 1 Episode 3 - Vultures on the Line
    7.8/10(1113 votes)
    S1:E3

    In Powder River, Wyoming, Sheriff Marshall is investigating the mysterious murder/suicide an ex-cavalry soldier and his homesteader wife. Meanwhile, Eli waits for Cornelia's return on the Clarkes' farm, but discovers a more sinister side to their business.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  4. The English Season 1 Episode 1 - What You Want and What You Need
    7.7/10(1521 votes)
    S1:E1

    Eli Whipp, a retired Pawnee scout out to claim his birthright, meets Cornelia Locke, an Englishwoman hell-bent on revenge. With their paths fated to cross, they decide to travel north together.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  5. The English Season 1 Episode 2 - Path of the Dead
    7.6/10(1232 votes)
    S1:E2

    In Wyoming, cattle baron Thomas Trafford struggles to maintain his empire when his pregnant cattle are killed. Eli and Cornelia encounter a victim of Captain Clegg’s bushwhackers.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  6. The English Season 1 Episode 4 - The Wounded Wolf
    7.5/10(1118 votes)
    S1:E4

    Fifteen years earlier, on Wyoming's Chalk River in 1875, Thomas Trafford arrives to establish his cattle ranch, along with his accountant and aide, David Melmont. But events take a sour turn when Melmont becomes involved in a horrific crime, which ultimately has an immense impact on the lives of both Eli and Cornelia.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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Best Episodes Summary

"Cherished" is the best rated episode of The English. It scored 8.3/10 from 1,224 votes. Written and directed by Hugo Blick, it aired on December 15, 2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Buffalo Gun".

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