The WORST episodes of Mr Selfridge

Every episode of Mr Selfridge ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Mr Selfridge!

Mr Selfridge recounts the real life story of the flamboyant and visionary American founder of Selfridge's, London's lavish department store. Set in 1909 London, when women were reveling in a new sense of freedom and modernity, it follows Harry Gordon Selfridge ('Mile a Minute Harry'), a man with a mission to make shopping as thrilling as sex. Pioneering and reckless, with an almost manic energy, Harry created a theater of retail where any topic or trend that was new, exciting, entertaining - or just eccentric - was showcased.

Last Updated: 3/25/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
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Episode 7
star
7.55
261 votes

#1 - Episode 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2015

Harry offers his support when a situation sends ripples through the Selfridge’s staff and Mardle attempts to maintain composure but struggles with the weight of her secret.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: James Payne
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Episode 4
star
7.65
237 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2015

Harry and Nancy take Kitty to hospital as Frank is horrified to realise that he might have been complicit in his own wife's attack. When the police begin their investigations, security in the store is tightened. Violette has her eye on Victor, who finds himself in trouble with DI Purkiss. Henri and Agnes struggle to find a way through their present troubles - and Harry discovers that his feelings for Nancy are deeper than he first thought.

Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 1
star
7.73
335 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2016

It's 1928 and nine years on, retail magnate Harry is enjoying his time at the heart of the Roaring Twenties. In store, while about to unveil a new monument he receives a very special visitor - though a later accident places his role at the helm in jeopardy. Elsewhere, Mr Grove celebrates his birthday in the company of his now 19-year-old daughter Meryl, and store favourite Kitty Edwards is keen to show off her luxurious new abode - while her sister Connie has some exciting news.

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Episode 9
star
7.73
288 votes

#4 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2014

Having endured a scandal in the press and dealt with Henri's arrest, Harry is determined to get the store back on track and asks Delphine to organise a special event, but takes a risk by inviting notorious American journalist Winifred Bonfils Black. Meanwhile, as Miss Mardle experiences true happiness, Agnes doubts she has made the right choice, and Lady Mae and Frank unite to help Mr Selfridge, but could there be more trouble on the horizon?

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Dan Sefton
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Episode 2
star
7.74
363 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2013

The store has now been open for a few months and the displays are still as seductive as on opening day, and the staff are poised for action. The only thing the store is missing though is customers. Harry is confident though on the outside but privately he is worried. He goes to the country with Frank, where they wait in a field and then a flying machine emerges from the clouds and flies overheard. Harry manages to secures it for a grand exhibition in store.

Directors: Jon Jones
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Episode 8
star
7.75
269 votes

#6 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2014

Harry deals with a raft of problems on his return from his secret government assignment - not least the news of Henri's arrest. Coming to his employee's aid, Mr Selfridge pulls a few strings and calls in a favour to get him out of custody. Meanwhile, the beleaguered staff receive a much-needed morale boost when Delphine arrives at the store accompanied by Hollywood producers and actresses, and Lady Mae decides it's high time she cut her ties with Loxley.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 9
star
7.77
235 votes

#7 - Episode 9

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2015

Harry holds the biggest flash sale in the store's history, taking a massive gamble in the process. Nancy finds it difficult keeping her engagement from Gus.

Directors: Lawrence Till
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Episode 8
star
7.77
231 votes

#8 - Episode 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2015

Harry is totally thrown when Nancy suddenly announces that they should keep their relationship purely professional, at least until the Selfridge Estate is finished.

Directors: Lawrence Till
Writer: Helen Raynor
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Episode 5
star
7.78
220 votes

#9 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2015

As Harry and Nancy's secret romance continues, he publicly announces the acquisition of the Selfridge Estate - but Loxley is out to get him. In store, there is a race for the post of deputy manager, with Mr Grove and Miss Mardle both jostling for the role. There is more fallout in the aftermath of Kitty's attack as she finds herself the focus of some unwelcome press attention. When Lois drops in unexpectedly on Princess Marie, the exiled Russian is forced to reveal the truth about her situation. As things hot up between Victor and Violette, the future of the club seems to be in jeopardy.

Writer: Helen Raynor
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Episode 3
star
7.78
326 votes

#10 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2016

Despite his loss, Harry pretends that it is business as usual and is happy to be distracted by new belle Rosie Dolly. Kitty is nervous to meet her role model, cosmetics icon Elizabeth Arden, who is opening an historic concession in the store. Following a fall, Grove contemplates retirement and buys the family's first motorcar, while the launch of a joint venture between Jimmy and Harry leaves Gordon simmering.

Directors: Bill Anderson
Writer: Matt Jones
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Episode 4
star
7.79
266 votes

#11 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/2014

With news of the first horrors of war in Belgium, the men of Selfridges clamour to sign up, while Rose, Delphine and Lady Mae organise a special chocolate sale to aid refugees - which goes down a treat in the store and proves inspirational for Miss Mardle. Thackeray suspects Henri is up to no good, Victor faces a family crisis and Loxley gets his shady money-making plans off the ground.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Dan Sefton
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Episode 3
star
7.80
261 votes

#12 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/2014

Agnes is working through the night getting ready for the Empire Exhibition that Harry is rolling out across the store. Mr Crabb attempts to cover for Mr Grove after Harry thinks that he’s late for work again. Harry receives a visit from Henri and takes the opportunity to apologise and asks him to return to work. Gordon is fed up with the frostiness between his parents. Miss Mardle asks Grove to meet her at her new address and he finds out that she has inherited a beautiful London home and income from her brother. Lady Mae manages to find out that truth about Loxley’s finances and discovers that he has gambling debts and is rumoured to be all washed up.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 7
star
7.80
283 votes

#13 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2014

Following Henri's arrest and Harry's disappearance, everyone is in a state of confusion and the police arrive at the Selfridges' home in search of clues. However, when Rose discovers her husband is away on secret government business, she's more worried for his safety than ever before. Meanwhile, Agnes receives an ominous telegram, Lady Mae has to make a tough decision, and will Loxley get his comeuppance?

Directors: Lawrence Till
Writer: Dan Sefton
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Episode 2
star
7.80
219 votes

#14 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2015

While Harry decides to pursue a new charitable project, Crabb is faced with a massive professional dilemma. The biggest fashion event in store since the war proves a big challenge for the staff, and an exclusive contract with Lanvin hangs in the balance. As Rosalie begins married life, a frustrated Violette is bored and looks for something to do. Miss Mardle decides to make a fresh start, while Agnes faces an unexpected challenge very close to home.

Directors: Rob Evans
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Episode 10
star
7.81
250 votes

#15 - Episode 10

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/29/2015

Harry and Lord Loxley clash in a dramatic confrontation. Princess Marie probes into the status of the Selfridge Estate. Gordon faces a big romantic decision.

Directors: Lawrence Till
Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 4
star
7.81
289 votes

#16 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2016

After the huge success of the Selfridge Trust, Harry whisks a large group of journalists abroad to Biarritz for a typically decadent roaring twenties affair, which soon manages to get a little out of hand. Nevertheless, the retail magnate uses the occasion to announce that the Selfridge group has purchased a raft of new department stores across Britain. Meanwhile in London, the staff are preparing for a special visit by celebrated writer AA Milne, and Grove determines to continue with life as normal, until he gets a blast from the past.

Directors: Bill Anderson
Writer: James Payne
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Episode 5
star
7.82
406 votes

#17 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2013

Harry delights in a new car brought in for a window display, but after a confrontation with Rose, who has received a visit from his mistress Ellen Love, he hits rock bottom, drinking and reliving a traumatic childhood memory as he drives the vehicle into the night. Meanwhile, Agnes falls out with Victor when she returns to Selfridges, although Henri is pleased to see her again.

Directors: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 4
star
7.86
360 votes

#18 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2013

Harry scores something of a coup when prima ballerina Anna Pavlova agrees to pay Selfridges a visit. However, Agnes's job looks to be under threat when a violent Reg reaches breaking point and gatecrashes the event - and things only get worse when Ellen invites herself along. Meanwhile, one of the department store's most loyal employees is caught stealing, a formidable new head of fashion arrives and Rose reveals her true identity to Roddy.

Directors: John Strickland
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Episode 7
star
7.88
258 votes

#19 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2016

Harry determines to get his life and the store back on track, and returns to what Selfridge's does best - a classic, store-wide summer promotion. However, he still has to contend with the disruptive antics of Lord Wynnstay, while a guilt-ridden Jimmy hides behind a daring new business proposition. Despite her grief and shock, Mae's new ready-to-wear summer collection proves a runaway success as Kitty's time at Selfridge's comes to a poignant end. Drama, starring Jeremy Piven, Sacha Dhawan and Katherine Kelly.

Directors: Joss Agnew
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Episode 6
star
7.88
226 votes

#20 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2015

Harry places Violette under house arrest after the police raid at Colleano’s.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Matt Jones
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Episode 3
star
7.89
219 votes

#21 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2015

Period drama based on the life of department store founder Harry Selfridge. Harry pushes ahead with his plans for the Selfridge Estate, buying a field at auction - only to find there is an unexpected rival bidder. Kitty is on a high as she launches a high-profile cosmetics demonstration in store, which gets her into Harry's good books - and nets a job for her sister Connie. Miss Mardle returns and makes her mark in fashion. Henri continues to behave erratically, leaving Agnes out in the cold - could their marriage be in trouble?

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Helen Raynor
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Episode 2
star
7.90
316 votes

#22 - Episode 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2016

Following the Queen of Time unveiling accident, Harry recovers at his country home. However, keen to quash any retirement rumours, he returns to the store at the earliest possible moment intent on opening a cutting-edge technology department, and soon annoys Mae when he insists on a role for the Dolly Sisters at her first-ever fashion launch. Kitty is soul-searching after Connie's news gets around the store, while mysterious entrepreneur Jimmy Dillon starts to make his mark on Harry - not to mention Mae.

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Episode 8
star
7.91
261 votes

#23 - Episode 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2016

Harry, Gordon and Jimmy publicly announce the purchase of Whiteley's, claiming it to be an exciting project that will cement the future of the Selfridge legacy. However, while later helping out Crabb with the Whiteley's accounts, Harry makes a worrying discovery. Grove is forced to admit it's time to retire, while Meryl makes a stand to her father in order to get Tilly reinstated. Jimmy starts to arouse suspicions when questioned about Victor, and a sudden tragedy sends shockwaves through the store.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Matt Jones
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Episode 9
star
7.91
269 votes

#24 - Episode 9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2016

As preparations are made to celebrate the store's 20th anniversary, Harry works tirelessly to break the suppliers' embargo on Whiteley's, while Mae manages in avoiding him. A stoic Mardle struggles to cope, and Meryl steps in to provide some much-needed help. Jimmy's accountant reveals a massive problem, which leads to a very risky and secret plan, while journalist Joe Tooby continues to investigate him - with shocking results.

Directors: Rob Evans
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Episode 1
star
7.92
221 votes

#25 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2015

It's 1918 and as the family gathers at Rose's funeral, a grief-stricken Harry wonders how he will ever get by without his beloved wife. However, nine months later and the Selfridges are in high spirits - Rosalie is marrying renowned Russian aviator Serge De Bolotoff. At the forefront of the lavish wedding is Russian emigre Princess Marie, the glamorous mother of the groom, but what is she hiding? Agnes is overjoyed to be reunited with Henri, who has recently returned from the war

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Kate Brooke
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