The BEST Episodes of Banished
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Jan 18, 2022
Network: BBC Two
At its heart, Banished is a story of survival. Though it is set in the stark historical reality of the founding of the penal colony in Australia in 1788 after the arrival of the First Fleet, it is not the story of Australia and how it came to be. Rather, it is a tale of love, faith, justice and morality played out on an epic scale in a confined community where the stakes are literally life and death.
#1 - Episode 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Apr 9, 2015
Rebellion is in the air and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks Elizabeth's future plans.
7.91 
#2 - Episode 7
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired Apr 16, 2015
James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life. With the prisoners far outnumbering the soldiers, what will the outcome be?
7.89 
#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Mar 19, 2015
Reverend Johnson leads the community in prayer on a hot beach as they bury another poor soul who has succumbed to the hardships of life. After shouting is heard from out at sea, some marines are gesturing that their fishing nets have been slashed. Elizabeth and Tommy marriage is later blessed by Reverend Johnson in the partially built church.
7.88 
#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Mar 26, 2015
Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith as the camp waits for news of Freeman.
7.66 
#5 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Mar 12, 2015
Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.
7.59 
#6 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Apr 2, 2015
To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.
7.55 
#7 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Mar 5, 2015
It is 1788 in New South Wales, and dawn is breaking over the ramshackle camp where British convicts and their masters are waking up to another dangerous day.
7.53