The WORST episodes of A Very English Scandal

Every episode of A Very English Scandal ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of A Very English Scandal!

It is the late 1960s, homosexuality has only just been decriminalised, and Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal party, has a secret he is desperate to hide.

Last Updated: 11/25/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Episode 1
star
7.39
398 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/20/2018

Politician Jeremy Thorpe begins a whirlwind affair with a stable hand, Norman Scott. But when the relationship turns sour, Norman becomes a secret Jeremy is desperate to hide.

Directors: Stephen Frears
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Episode 2
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7.46
384 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/27/2018

With Thorpe's old affair with Norman Scott threatening to derail his political career, will Jeremy stop at nothing to silence Norman?

Directors: Stephen Frears
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Episode 3
star
7.71
342 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/3/2018

Having survived a bungled attempt on his life, Norman Scott publicly accuses Jeremy Thorpe of being behind a plot to kill him. The men go to court with the world watching.

Directors: Stephen Frears
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