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The Best Episodes of The Forsyte Saga

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

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The Forsyte Saga is a British-American drama television serial based on John Galsworthy's novel series of the same name. Taking place from the 1870s to the 1920s, three generations of the upper-middle-class Forsyte family are

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Forsyte Saga Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(138 votes)

    S1:E3

    Realising he has lost Irene, a vengeful Soames sets out to ruin Bosinney's architectural career by charging him with mismanagement.

    Director:Christopher Menaul
    Writer:Jan McVerry

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  2. The Forsyte Saga Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.2/10(138 votes)

    S1:E4

    Soames forces himself on Irene just before his lawsuit with Bossiney comes to court, with tragic consequences.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Jan McVerry

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  3. The Forsyte Saga Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(119 votes)

    S1:E5

    Many years have passed since Irene left, and Soames has now decided that he wants a divorce. He's met attractive young Annette Lamotte, who, with her mother, runs a restaurant in Soho. Soames calls on Young Jolyon, trustee of the legacy his father left Irene, to ask if she can provide him with grounds for divorce.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Jan McVerry

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  4. The Forsyte Saga Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 10
    8.1/10(115 votes)

    S2:E4

    While Fleur continues to keep Michael at bay, Jolyon and Irene finally tell John the truth about the family secret in an attempt to try and get him to break up with Fleur. Meanwhile, Annette is in for a surprise when Profond returns.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writers:Kate Brooke, Phil Woods

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  5. The Forsyte Saga Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(123 votes)

    S1:E6

    Soames sends Jolyon to Irene in order to secure a divorce so he can remarry a French girl, but the cousins have a falling out.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Stephen Mallatratt

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  6. The Forsyte Saga Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(111 votes)

    S2:E1

    Jon and Fleur are still children but a chance encounter at Aunt Hester's birthday sees tempers raised on both sides of the Forsyte divide. June has opened a new age gallery and is a firm supporter of the feminist movement.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writer:Kate Brooke

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  7. The Forsyte Saga Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 8
    7.9/10(107 votes)

    S2:E2

    Finding out about their children meeting, and becoming fond of each other, both Soames and Jolyon are determinded to keep Fleur and Jon apart.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writers:Kate Brooke, Phil Woods

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  8. The Forsyte Saga Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(153 votes)

    S1:E2

    Irene consents to marry Soames on the proviso that he will make her happy. When it is apparent that she is not, he hires Phillip Bisonney to design them a unique country house.

    Director:Christopher Menaul
    Writer:Stephen Mallatratt

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  9. The Forsyte Saga Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 9
    7.8/10(99 votes)

    S2:E3

    In light of his wife Annette's behaviour, Soames takes steps to ensure she will pay for her affair with Profond. Jon and Fleur decide that they will elope to Scotland and start making arrangements.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writers:Kate Brooke, Phil Woods

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  10. The Forsyte Saga Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(174 votes)

    S1:E1

    Emotionally aloof Soames Forsyte, a well-to-do solicitor, becomes enamoured at first sight of Irene Heron, but she declines his marriage proposal,

    Director:Christopher Menaul
    Writer:Stephen Mallatratt

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "The Forsyte Saga". It scored 8.2/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by Christopher Menaul and written by Jan McVerry, it aired on 4/21/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 4".