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The Best Episodes of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling Season 1

Every episode of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling Season 1!

Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.

Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling" season 1 is "Part 1", rated 7.7/10 from 22 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Part 1" aired on 11/9/1997 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Part 2".

  • Part 1
    7.7/10 22 votes

    #1 - 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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    Writer: N/A

  • Part 2
    7.6/10 20 votes

    #2 - 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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  • Part 3
    6.9/10 18 votes

    #3 - 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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  • Part 4
    7.4/10 19 votes

    #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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    Writer: N/A

  • Part 5
    7.8/10 18 votes

    #5 - 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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    Writer: N/A