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The Best Episodes of Wives and Daughters

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Wives and Daughters is a 1999 four part BBC serial adapted from the novel Wives and Daughters: An Everyday Story by Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. It focuses on Molly Gibson, the daughter of the town

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Wives and Daughters Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(78 votes)

    #1 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Molly's affections for Roger deepen and she probes him about his feelings for Cynthia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wives and Daughters Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(72 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Horrified that his secret is out, Osborne swears Molly to secrecy. While Roger urges Osborne to tell their father the truth. After the Easter Charity Ball, Cynthia falls into a decline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wives and Daughters Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Osborne's banishment from Hamley Hall triggers Mrs Hamley's terminal decline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Wives and Daughters Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    A protective Dr Gibson sends Molly away from a pupil who has confessed his love for her. At the Hamley's - Molly's new residence - she falls for the eldest son, Osborne, and then trouble erupts. Molly also has to come to terms with her father's plans to remarry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Wives and Daughters". It scored 8.5/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/19/1999. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".