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The Best Episodes of The Great Fire Season 1

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

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In 1666, against the decadent backdrop of King Charles II’s court and centering on the circumstances that lead to the catastrophic fire, Thomas Farriner deals with family at the bakery in Pudding Lane, the playboy

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Great Fire Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    6.9/10(61 votes)

    S1:E2

    As the fire gains strength, Thomas bursts into Sarah's lodgings to lead his family to safety. The King follows Samuel Pepys' advice to survey the damage for himself.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writers:Tom Bradby, Tom Butterworth, Chris Hurford

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  2. The Great Fire Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    6.7/10(68 votes)

    S1:E1

    Thomas Farriner returns home to Pudding Lane to find the bakery ablaze and his two daughters asleep upstairs, unaware of the raging inferno below.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writers:Tom Bradby, Tom Butterworth, Chris Hurford

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  3. The Great Fire Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    6.4/10(51 votes)

    S1:E3

    The King is angry to learn that his orders to create fire-breaks have been ignored. Thomas finally finds Sarah on the streets and together they find shelter from the inferno.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writers:Tom Bradby, Tom Butterworth, Chris Hurford

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  4. The Great Fire Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    6.4/10(45 votes)

    S1:E4

    Thomas has to reveal to Sarah that her husband Will is not dead but has run off to the colonies.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writers:Tom Bradby, Tom Butterworth, Chris Hurford

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 2" is the best rated episode of "The Great Fire" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Jon Jones and written by Tom Bradby, Tom Butterworth, Chris Hurford, it aired on 10/23/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Part 1".