7.8/1018 votesLoading...#1 - Part 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/1997
Tom's spirited adventures in search of his beloved Sophia bring him into violent confrontations with a press-gang hired by Lord Fellamar and the dangerous Mr Fitzpatrick.
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#2 - Part 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/1997
Tom, a foundling abandoned at birth, is adopted by the benevolent Squire Allworthy. He grows up and falls desperately in love with Sophia Western, the daughter of the neighbouring squire. Unfortunately for Tom, Sophia is already betrothed to Blifil, his scheming arch-rival.
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#3 - Part 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/1997
Tom embarks on a journey, while Sophia attempts to escape the threat of marriage.
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#4 - Part 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/1997
Caught in a clinch with the beautiful Sophia Western, Tom Jones is in deep trouble with the scheming Lady Bellaston. Tom manages to placate Lady Bellaston, who wants his undivided and very personal attention. She soon decides to remove Sophia by concocting a scheme with Lord Fellamar, one of her lecherous friends. The abrupt and drunken arrival in London of Sophia's father, Squire Western, thwarts Lord Fellamar's plans. Sophia is locked away in her father's lodgings while Squire Western awaits the arrival of Allworthy and Master Blifil - still intent on marrying Sophia.
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#5 - Part 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/1997
After learning that Tom was with another woman at the inn, Sophia falls in with her cousin, Harriet Fitzpatrick, who is herself fleeing from her violent husband. Tom is put on the right road by two travelling puppeteers with Partridge reluctantly in tow. But in London he can find no word of Sophia and once again Tom falls victim to a plot.
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The Best Episodes of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
Every episode of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling!
Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One
Best Episodes Summary
"Part 5" is the best rated episode of "The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling". It scored 7.8/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/7/1997. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 1".