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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 E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 3 - The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King)
    7.6/10(226 votes)

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

    S1:E3

    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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  2. The Scarlet Pimpernel Season 2 Episode 1 - Ennui
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Ennui

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 2 - Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine)
    7.7/10(219 votes)

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

    S1:E2

    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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  4. The Scarlet Pimpernel Season 2 Episode 2 - Friends and Enemies
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Friends and Enemies

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown

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  5. The Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 1 - The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)
    8.0/10(96 votes)

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

    S1:E1

    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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  6. The Scarlet Pimpernel Season 2 Episode 3 - A Good Name
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    #6 - A Good Name

    S2:E3

    The Pimpernel's true identity is threatened with exposure when a foppish young aristocrat is mistaken for Sir Percy.

    Director:Simon Langton
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King)" is the worst rated episode of "The Scarlet Pimpernel". It scored 7.6/10 based on 226 votes. Directed by Edward Bennett and written by Richard Carpenter, it aired on 2/7/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ennui".