The Best Episodes of The Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(96 votes)

   #1 - The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)

   S1:E11/24/1999

   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

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   Director:Patrick Lau

   Writer:Richard Carpenter
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   7.7/10(219 votes)

   #2 - Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine)

   S1:E21/31/1999

   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

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   Director:Patrick Lau

   Writer:Richard Carpenter
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   7.6/10(226 votes)

   #3 - The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King)

   S1:E32/7/1999

   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

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   Director:Edward Bennett

   Writer:Richard Carpenter