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Season 1 - Best Episodes Of Bridgerton

Overall Rating: ★ 7.4

Season 1 - Best Episodes Of Bridgerton

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.4)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 1 episodes of Bridgerton. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.

4 Seasons
24 Episodes
Returning Series
Drama
Best Episodes
S1E5 - The Duke and I ★ 8.0
S1E8 - After the Rain ★ 8.0
S1E4 - An Affair of Honor ★ 7.9
Worst Episodes
S1E1 - Diamond of the First Water ★ 7.3
S1E2 - Shock and Delight ★ 7.6
S1E6 - Swish ★ 7.6
★ 8.0/10 (3741 votes)
#1

The Duke and I

S1:E5

To fend off rumors about their garden escapade, Simon and Daphne must make a personal appeal to the queen. Marina's wedlock scheme dismays Penelope.

tago1987 Dec 25, 2020

- What a lovely speech by Simon in front of the Queen! - Violet and that awful wedding night talk l...

★ 8.0/10 (3593 votes)
#2

After the Rain

S1:E8

The duke and duchess's season-ending ball signals a turning point for their marriage — and ushers in changes of fortune and fate to those around them.

WaslenyMaria Dec 26, 2020

The only thing I didn't like is the fact that Whistledown's identity was revealed ahead of time

★ 7.9/10 (3563 votes)
#3

An Affair of Honor

S1:E4

Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown's identity.

Rikayla Dec 26, 2020

In terms of chemistry between Daphne and Simon, I feel like the actress gives a lot to it, but the a...

★ 7.7/10 (3577 votes)
#4

Art of the Swoon

S1:E3

After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.

tago1987 Dec 25, 2020

- Oh wow! Simon’s intimate talk with Daphne caught me off guard! Poor Daphne, trying to wrap her hea...

★ 7.7/10 (3291 votes)
#5

Oceans Apart

S1:E7

Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.

amberrav Jun 4, 2021

This show is just not enjoyable anymore. I have no idea how Daphne and Simon's relationship is going...

★ 7.6/10 (3755 votes)
#6

Shock and Delight

S1:E2

Simon's apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.

poppl Jan 2, 2021

[spoiler]The ladies taking down Nigel through talk is the definition of Hot Girl Shit.[/spoiler]

★ 7.6/10 (3405 votes)
#7

Swish

S1:E6

On her honeymoon, Daphne discovers just how uninformed she is about the physical aspects of the marital bed. Colin comes to a decision about Marina.

tago1987 Dec 26, 2020

- Anthony’s face when Prudence was singing 😂😂 - I get teary eyed whenever Penelope cries 😢 I lov...

★ 7.3/10 (4388 votes)
#8

Diamond of the First Water

S1:E1

Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.

JeanEats Dec 29, 2020

Just started watching and I’m getting early 19th century Gossip Girl vibes...

★ 7.3/10 (4388 votes)
#1

Diamond of the First Water

S1:E1

Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.

JeanEats Dec 29, 2020

Just started watching and I’m getting early 19th century Gossip Girl vibes...

★ 7.6/10 (3755 votes)
#2

Shock and Delight

S1:E2

Simon's apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.

poppl Jan 2, 2021

[spoiler]The ladies taking down Nigel through talk is the definition of Hot Girl Shit.[/spoiler]

★ 7.6/10 (3405 votes)
#3

Swish

S1:E6

On her honeymoon, Daphne discovers just how uninformed she is about the physical aspects of the marital bed. Colin comes to a decision about Marina.

tago1987 Dec 26, 2020

- Anthony’s face when Prudence was singing 😂😂 - I get teary eyed whenever Penelope cries 😢 I lov...

★ 7.7/10 (3577 votes)
#4

Art of the Swoon

S1:E3

After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.

tago1987 Dec 25, 2020

- Oh wow! Simon’s intimate talk with Daphne caught me off guard! Poor Daphne, trying to wrap her hea...

★ 7.7/10 (3291 votes)
#5

Oceans Apart

S1:E7

Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.

amberrav Jun 4, 2021

This show is just not enjoyable anymore. I have no idea how Daphne and Simon's relationship is going...

★ 7.9/10 (3563 votes)
#6

An Affair of Honor

S1:E4

Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown's identity.

Rikayla Dec 26, 2020

In terms of chemistry between Daphne and Simon, I feel like the actress gives a lot to it, but the a...

★ 8.0/10 (3741 votes)
#7

The Duke and I

S1:E5

To fend off rumors about their garden escapade, Simon and Daphne must make a personal appeal to the queen. Marina's wedlock scheme dismays Penelope.

tago1987 Dec 25, 2020

- What a lovely speech by Simon in front of the Queen! - Violet and that awful wedding night talk l...

★ 8.0/10 (3593 votes)
#8

After the Rain

S1:E8

The duke and duchess's season-ending ball signals a turning point for their marriage — and ushers in changes of fortune and fate to those around them.

WaslenyMaria Dec 26, 2020

The only thing I didn't like is the fact that Whistledown's identity was revealed ahead of time

★ 7.3/10 (4388 votes)

Diamond of the First Water

S1:E1

Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.

JeanEats Dec 29, 2020

Just started watching and I’m getting early 19th century Gossip Girl vibes...

★ 7.6/10 (3755 votes)

Shock and Delight

S1:E2

Simon's apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.

poppl Jan 2, 2021

[spoiler]The ladies taking down Nigel through talk is the definition of Hot Girl Shit.[/spoiler]

★ 7.7/10 (3577 votes)

Art of the Swoon

S1:E3

After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.

tago1987 Dec 25, 2020

- Oh wow! Simon’s intimate talk with Daphne caught me off guard! Poor Daphne, trying to wrap her hea...

★ 7.9/10 (3563 votes)

An Affair of Honor

S1:E4

Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown's identity.

Rikayla Dec 26, 2020

In terms of chemistry between Daphne and Simon, I feel like the actress gives a lot to it, but the a...

★ 8.0/10 (3741 votes)

The Duke and I

S1:E5

To fend off rumors about their garden escapade, Simon and Daphne must make a personal appeal to the queen. Marina's wedlock scheme dismays Penelope.

tago1987 Dec 25, 2020

- What a lovely speech by Simon in front of the Queen! - Violet and that awful wedding night talk l...

★ 7.6/10 (3405 votes)

Swish

S1:E6

On her honeymoon, Daphne discovers just how uninformed she is about the physical aspects of the marital bed. Colin comes to a decision about Marina.

tago1987 Dec 26, 2020

- Anthony’s face when Prudence was singing 😂😂 - I get teary eyed whenever Penelope cries 😢 I lov...

★ 7.7/10 (3291 votes)

Oceans Apart

S1:E7

Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.

amberrav Jun 4, 2021

This show is just not enjoyable anymore. I have no idea how Daphne and Simon's relationship is going...

★ 8.0/10 (3593 votes)

After the Rain

S1:E8

The duke and duchess's season-ending ball signals a turning point for their marriage — and ushers in changes of fortune and fate to those around them.

WaslenyMaria Dec 26, 2020

The only thing I didn't like is the fact that Whistledown's identity was revealed ahead of time

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 8.0 8
★ 8.4 The Viscount Who Loved Me
★ 7.6 Capital R Rake
3 ★ 8.0 8
★ 8.6 Old Friends
★ 7.6 Joining of Hands
1 ★ 7.7 8
★ 8.0 The Duke and I
★ 7.3 Diamond of the First Water
Luke Newton
Ruth Gemmell
Adjoa Andoh
Hannah Dodd
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Cast & Crew

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