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The life of doctor's daughter Molly Gibson changes gradually after her widowed father chooses to remarry. The union brings into her once-quiet life an ever-proper stepmother and flirtatious stepsister, Cynthia, while a friendship with the

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    Wives and Daughters Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

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    A protective Dr Gibson sends 17-year-old Molly to the Hamley's, where she falls for eldest son Osborne, and then trouble erupts. Molly also has to come to terms with her father's plans to remarry, to widow Hyacinth Kirkpatrick, who has a daughter around Molly's age.

    Director:Nicholas Renton
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  2. Wives and Daughters Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    Osborne's banishment from Hamley Hall triggers Mrs Hamley's terminal decline. Before leaving for Africa, Roger proposes to Cynthia and is accepted. Molly faces problems with her stepmother and her views.

    Director:Nicholas Renton
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  3. Wives and Daughters Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

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    Cynthia's secret engagement to Mr Preston comes to light. When she tries to break it off, Preston is reluctant to let her go or return her letters. After a visit to London, Cynthia also breaks off her engagement to Roger, who is on an expedition in Africa. Osborne's health decreases quite severely. Fearing his father's reproach, he still cannot tell him of his marriage to a French woman or his having a child.

    Director:Nicholas Renton
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  4. Wives and Daughters Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Roger returns from Africa after Osborne's death to find his sister-in-law and his nephew living at their home as well. Cynthia has accepted the proposal of lawyer Mr Henderson, while Roger seems to have his heart set on Molly.

    Director:Nicholas Renton
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Wives and Daughters". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Nicholas Renton and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on 11/28/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".