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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!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The English Game Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(669 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. The English Game Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(585 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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.

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  3. The English Game Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(529 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

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

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  4. The English Game Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(500 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown

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  5. The English Game Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(462 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown

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  6. The English Game Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(530 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The English Game" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 669 votes. Directed by Birgitte Stærmose and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".