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The Best Episodes of The Forsytes

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

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Chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(231 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    The Forsytes prepare to celebrate daughter June's 18th birthday and her entrance into society - but her father Jolyon makes a shock announcement at the party. And Frances makes a distressing discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Debbie Horsfield

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  2. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(167 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Frances reels from a discovery. The Forsytes prepare for a night at the opera. Jolyon visits Louisa, but is spotted leaving by James, who comes to a realisation. Soames faces heartache.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.9/10(135 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    At Forsyte & Co, the climbing Ceylon Gold share price casts doubt on Jolyon's cautious approach. Disaster strikes at the Ceylon Gold mine, prompting the share price to plummet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.9/10(138 votes)

    #4 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Frances struggles to hold it together, fearing she is a source of gossip following Jolyon's departure. Irene admits to mourning the life she was promised. Jolyon and Soames argue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.8/10(153 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Jolyon recalls his affair with Louisa but fails to reassure June. At Forsyte & Co., James's scheme to oust Jolyon backfires. And Soames solidifies his engagement to Irene with a ring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.7/10(144 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Jolyon assures Frances and June he has cut ties with Louisa. Frances resumes her efforts to secure Horatio for June. In Paris, Soames begins to realise he doesn't fit in with Irene's friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Forsytes Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Soames dreams of fatherhood as Jolyon Jnr attempts reconciliation with the Forsytes. Despite tensions, Louisa suggests they remain in London, while Irene seeks advice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Forsytes Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Irene deceives Soames by avoiding pregnancy, Soames admits that he ruined the Herons. Jolyon Jnr faces Forsyte rejection, and tensions surface at Elijah's christening.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Forsytes Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Irene navigates public scrutiny, Jolyon Jnr rejects his family fortune, and Soames seizes control, igniting financial, personal, and moral tensions within the family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Forsytes". It scored 6.9/10 based on 231 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Debbie Horsfield, it aired on 10/20/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".