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The Best Episodes of Wives and Daughters Season 1

Every episode of Wives and Daughters Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wives and Daughters Season 1!

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....
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Wives and Daughters" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 87 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/28/1999. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.0/1087 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/28/1999

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.1/1078 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/5/1999

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.2/1071 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/12/1999

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    8.4/1076 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/19/1999

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    NaN/100 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired Unknown

    Cynthia and Preston have a bitter row and Molly promises to help her escape from him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    NaN/100 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired Unknown

    Gibson house is in shock following Osborne's death. Can Molly still win Roger's heart?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A