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The Best Episodes of The English Game Season 1

Every episode of The English Game Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The English Game Season 1!

Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game — and England — forever.
Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The English Game" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 644 votes. Directed by Birgitte Stærmose and written by N/A, it aired on 3/20/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.5/10644 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/20/2020

    A cotton mill owner in working-class Darwen hires two star Scottish footballers to join the local team in hopes of competing for the FA Cup title.

    Director: Birgitte Stærmose

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.5/10567 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2020

    As Fergus brings new life to the football club, emotions run high when a wage cut is imposed at the mills. Arthur makes a new connection in Darwen.

    Director: Birgitte Stærmose

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.3/10513 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2020

    Fergus faces a gut-wrenching decision that could affect his relationships in Darwen. Arthur's new outlook rankles his posh friends and family.

    Director: Birgitte Stærmose

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.8/10482 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2020

    Martha gets difficult news. Arthur and Alma make a grim discovery. Fergus struggles in his new role, and a match in Blackburn ends in chaos.

    Director: Tim Fywell

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.7/10444 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2020

    A guilt-stricken Fergus gets shocking news from Martha. Walsh and Cartwright make a pact. The FA takes drastic action without Arthur's input.

    Director: Tim Fywell

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.5/10510 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2020

    Fergus heads to London to make an appeal to the FA. Arthur pleads with his friends to act for the good of the game as the FA Cup Final approaches.

    Director: Tim Fywell

    Writer: N/A