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

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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.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    Abandoned at birth, Tom Jones is adopted by kindly Squire Allworthy. He grows up and falls in love with Sophia Western, daughter of neighbor Squire Western. Unfortunately, she is already betrothed to Blifil and Tom is forced to leave home to seek his fortune in the outside world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    Having left home, Tom Jones gets caught up in a Jacobite rebellion, while his love Sophia attempts to escape the threat of marriage to Mr Blifil. At the White Heart Inn a case of mistaken identity causes confusion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Part 3

    S1:E3

    Sophia is hotly pursued by Tom on the road to London and both face perils along the way. They encounter a lecherous puppeteer, scheming Harriet Fitzpatrick and voracious Lady Bellaston before being reunited.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Part 4

    S1:E4

    Tom falls into fashionable company and Sophia is the object of the unwarranted affections of Lord Fellmar. She is saved by the arrival of her father but Bilfil is still pursuing her hand in marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling Season 1 Episode 5 - Part 5
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Part 5

    S1:E5

    With all the characters having entered into a finely balanced web of misunderstandings, schemings and rompings, Tom is now faced with a sinful lowness of fortune. This final episode resolves all in a torrent of uncovered truths and happy endings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/9/1997. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2".