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The Best Episodes of The Mill

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

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Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands for the first time.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Mill Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    The second series reaches its climax. There's a violent confrontation between the striking workers and the special constables, while Peter is desperate to find out the truth about Dominica.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Mill Season 1 Episode 4 - Bide Our Time
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Bide Our Time

    S1:E4

    Lucy and Esther are convinced that Mr Timperley is responsible for Catherine's disappearance. They're determined to expose him but are blocked at every turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Mill Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    With the country in recession, William Greg is forced to slash his workers' wages. Daniel urges his colleagues to withdraw their labour, but can they afford to go unpaid during a strike?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Mill Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Esther comes of age and leaves the apprentice house, but not before signing her contract of employment. Esther's new home is a small, dirty cellar in Styal village, but it gives her new freedom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Mill Season 1 Episode 3 - On the Run
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #5 - On the Run

    S1:E3

    Esther and Lucy head for Liverpool, chased by Timperley, but discover that Lucy's sister Catherine never returned to the workhouse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Mill Season 2 Episode 4 - Surprise Visitor
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Surprise Visitor

    S2:E4

    After a difficult labour, Esther finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy. She returns to work the next day but struggles to keep up. John Howlett and his wife Rebecca receive tragic news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Mill Season 1 Episode 2 - Order in Court
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #7 - Order in Court

    S1:E2

    Esther Price arrives at court after assaulting her overseer, Charlie Crout. On the assumption that she will be found guilty, Mr Timperley is sent to the workhouse to collect a replacement apprentice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Mill Season 1 Episode 1 - Clock-in
    7.9/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Clock-in

    S1:E1

    Just before dawn the bell wakes the young apprentices for another 12-hour shift at Quarry Bank Mill. Charlie Crout forces Miriam to leave the factory floor and his absence leads to an accident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Mill Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Mill Season 2 Episode 1 - A Good Mechanic
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #10 - A Good Mechanic

    S2:E1

    Four years on from the Poor Law Amendment Act, impoverished economic migrants from the south of England start to arrive at Quarry Bank Mill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "The Mill". It scored 8.6/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/24/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bide Our Time".