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The Best Episodes of The Paradise

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

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An intoxicating love story set in England's first department store in the 1870s. The Paradise revolves around the lives of the people who live and work in the store, each bound in their own way

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Paradise Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.0/10(222 votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    With his wedding day approaching, Moray has a big decision to make.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Bill Gallagher

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  2. The Paradise Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(199 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Will Denise's secret spell the end of her career at the Paradise?

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Bill Gallagher

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  3. The Paradise Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.8/10(197 votes)

    #3 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Denise rises to her biggest challenge yet, and Katherine sets out to prove her worth.

    Director:Marc Jobst
    Writer:Katie Baxendale

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  4. The Paradise Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(248 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    A customer threatens the reputation of The Paradise, and Denise shines in Moray's eyes.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Bill Gallagher

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  5. The Paradise Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(226 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    An unexpected discovery in ladieswear causes ripples throughout the store.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Gaby Chiappe

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  6. The Paradise Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(194 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Moray tries to buy the barber shop next door, with disastrous consequences.

    Director:Marc Jobst
    Writer:Bill Gallagher

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  7. The Paradise Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(161 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    When the annual staff outing is cancelled, Denise brings the music hall to the Paradise.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Paradise Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(150 votes)

    #8 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Denise gets to use her business initiative, and hearts are pushed to breaking point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Paradise Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.5/10(221 votes)

    #9 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Clémence returns to the Paradise and a moment of reckoning forces Moray to risk everything

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Paradise Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(312 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Denise struggles with her new job at The Paradise and catches the eye of its owner.

    Director:Marc Jobst
    Writer:Bill Gallagher

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  11. The Paradise Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(203 votes)

    #11 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Miss Audrey develops a mysterious illness, provoking a rivalry between Denise and Clara.

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Bill Gallagher

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  12. The Paradise Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(156 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Denise realises it can be lonely at the top, and Moray strikes a dangerous deal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Paradise Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(209 votes)

    #13 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    A year later, Denise and the Paradise are struggling without its charismatic owner Moray.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Paradise Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.3/10(158 votes)

    #14 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    A renowned photographer visits The Paradise and his portraits reveal extraordinary things.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Paradise Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(170 votes)

    #15 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Moray's Parisian friend Clémence brings her fireworks to the Paradise, and sparks fly.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Paradise Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(153 votes)

    #16 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    The Paradise's display of pocket watches proves a hypnotising attraction.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "The Paradise". It scored 8/10 based on 222 votes. Directed by David Drury and written by Bill Gallagher, it aired on 11/13/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 6".