The BEST seasons of Blackadder

Every season of Blackadder ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Blackadder!

Cunning plans and cutting comedy as the Blackadder dynasty plot their way through British history.

Last Updated: 11/30/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Blackadder Goes Forth
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8.48
140 votes

#1 - Blackadder Goes Forth

First Aired 9/27/1989

Blackadder, Baldrick and George, in a trench in Flanders during World War I, attempt to escape from the trenches to avoid certain death under the misguided command of General Melchett.

Blackadder the Third
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8.15
125 votes

#2 - Blackadder the Third

First Aired 9/16/1987

In the 19th century Regency era, Mr E. Blackadder serves as butler to the foppish numskull Prince George amidst the fads and crazes of the time.

Blackadder II
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8.11
152 votes

#3 - Blackadder II

First Aired 1/9/1986

In the Tudor court of Elizabeth I, Lord Edmund Blackadder strives to win Her Majesty's favour while attempting to avoid a grisly fate should he offend her.

The Black Adder
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6.63
137 votes

#4 - The Black Adder

First Aired 6/14/1983

Set in 1485, King Richard III has won the Battle of Bosworth Field, only to be unintentionally assassinated, and is succeeded by Richard IV, one of the Princes in the Tower. The series follows the exploits of Richard IV's unfavoured second son Edmund in his various attempts to increase his standing with his father and in the final episode his quest to overthrow him.