8.1/1059 votesLoading...#1 - A Good Name
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2000
The Pimpernel's true identity is threatened with exposure when a foppish young aristocrat is mistaken for Sir Percy.
Director: Simon Langton
Writer: N/A
8.0/1085 votesLoading...#2 - The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/1999
In 1793, the terror of the French Revolution is at its height, and the guillotines are busy. But a mysterious figure is staging daring rescues, and Citizen Chauvelin, the head of the Central Committee of Surveillance, is determined to discover his true identity, and uses a number of informants, including the popular actress Minette Roland.
Director: Patrick Lau
Writer: Richard Carpenter
7.7/10214 votesLoading...#3 - Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/1999
The Pimpernel is called upon to track down Helene, the daughter of the Marquis de Rochambeau. However, Chauvelin is also looking for her, and so is Gabrielle Damiens, the head of the local revolutionary regime. Sooner or later, their paths are bound to cross.
Director: Patrick Lau
Writer: Richard Carpenter
7.6/1026 votesLoading...#4 - Friends and Enemies
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2000
The Scarlet Pimpernel attempts to rescue Antoine Picard, who discovered oxygen, and prevent the French from developing an advanced explosive device. The Scarlet Pimpernel joins forces with Picard's sister, Françoise, in order to save him from the guillotine.
Director: Simon Langton
Writer: N/A
7.5/10222 votesLoading...#5 - The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King)
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/1999
The Dauphin is being held prisoner by the Republicans. When he is captured by a masked intruder, Robespierre orders Chauvelin to find the boy before news gets out.
Director: Edward Bennett
Writer: Richard Carpenter
7.4/1030 votesLoading...#6 - Ennui
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/18/2000
The Pimpernel rescues yet another damsel in distress, but in order to save her parents she tries to betray him to the French. The Pimpernel loses his wife in childbirth.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Scarlet Pimpernel
Every episode of The Scarlet Pimpernel ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Scarlet Pimpernel!
A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard...
Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:BBC One
Best Episodes Summary
"A Good Name" is the best rated episode of "The Scarlet Pimpernel". It scored 8.1/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Simon Langton and written by N/A, it aired on 11/1/2000. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)".