The BEST episodes of Bridgerton

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

The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.

Last Updated: 2/17/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
The Viscount Who Loved Me
star
8.14
776 votes

#1 - The Viscount Who Loved Me

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/25/2022

Anthony lashes out as he awaits news of Kate, while Eloise turns to Theo for help in her Lady Whistledown hunt and Lady Featherington plans a grand ball.

Directors: Cheryl Dunye
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Old Friends
star
8.06
729 votes

#2 - Old Friends

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2024

When a caller arrives at her home, Penelope faces a difficult choice. For others, opportunities to build a fresh start — and find a love match — abound.

Directors: Andrew Ahn
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Into the Light
star
7.95
650 votes

#3 - Into the Light

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/13/2024

With a rival threatening to divulge her secret for money, Penelope chooses the best path forward as her relationships and livelihood hang in the balance.

Directors: Tom Verica
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An Offer From a Gentleman
star
7.91
312 votes

#4 - An Offer From a Gentleman

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2026

Eager to focus on her new role, Sophie finds her longing for Benedict is hard to shake. Francesca broaches a sensitive topic. Violet hosts tea for two.

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Romancing Mister Bridgerton
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7.91
657 votes

#5 - Romancing Mister Bridgerton

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/13/2024

A desperate impostor strives to publicly win the queen's favor. Penelope races to write an urgent missive — but has the damage already been done?

Directors: Bille Woodruff
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After the Rain
star
7.87
1001 votes

#6 - After the Rain

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/25/2020

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.

Directors: Alrick Riley
Writer: Julia Quinn
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A Bee in Your Bonnet
star
7.86
760 votes

#7 - A Bee in Your Bonnet

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/2022

The Sharmas arrive at the Bridgerton's country estate, where Anthony seeks to win Kate's good opinion amid bad memories and a ruthless game of pall-mall.

Directors: Alex Pillai
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Joining of Hands
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7.80
643 votes

#8 - Joining of Hands

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2024

A shocking column fuels the queen's search for the real Lady Whistledown. As the wedding looms, Penelope questions her future as a wife — and scribe.

Directors: Tom Verica
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Tick Tock
star
7.80
677 votes

#9 - Tick Tock

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/13/2024

Lady Whistledown's surprising engagement announcement reverberates through the Ton, while Penelope grapples with the need to disclose her true identity.

Directors: Bille Woodruff
Writer: Azia Squire
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The Duke and I
star
7.80
1022 votes

#10 - The Duke and I

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/25/2020

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.

Directors: Sheree Folkson
Writer: Julia Quinn
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The Choice
star
7.78
743 votes

#11 - The Choice

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/25/2022

Anthony's duty to his family wars with his desire for Kate. Edwina ponders her future — and impresses the queen. Eloise's rendezvous stirs suspicion.

Directors: Tom Verica
Writer: Julia Quinn
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Forces of Nature
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7.76
682 votes

#12 - Forces of Nature

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/16/2024

Penelope catches the eye of nature-loving Lord Debling, to the dismay of other admirers. A near-catastrophe on a windy day makes a hero out of Colin.

Directors: Andrew Ahn
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An Unthinkable Fate
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7.76
737 votes

#13 - An Unthinkable Fate

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/25/2022

Rattled by Anthony's hasty nuptial plans, Kate receives advice from Lady Danbury. Eloise spars with a new ally. Emotions run high during a dinner party.

Directors: Tom Verica
Writer: Julia Quinn
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Art of the Swoon
star
7.74
1042 votes

#14 - Art of the Swoon

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/25/2020

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

Directors: Tom Verica
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Victory
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7.73
745 votes

#15 - Victory

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/25/2022

As guests gather for the Bridgerton's ball, Anthony and Kate clash during a hunting party, Colin revisits the past, and Lady Featherington sets a trap.

Directors: Alex Pillai
Writer: Julia Quinn
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Harmony
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7.73
751 votes

#16 - Harmony

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/25/2022

Scandalous rumors swirl around the Bridgertons and the Sharmas. The queen’s ire over Lady Whistledown lands Eloise and Penelope in a quandary.

Directors: Cheryl Dunye
Writer: Julia Quinn
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How Bright the Moon
star
7.73
707 votes

#17 - How Bright the Moon

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/16/2024

Penelope begins her private lessons in charming suitors, but the arrangement quickly grows complicated. A dazzling debutante seizes the queen's attention.

Directors: Tricia Brock
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An Affair of Honor
star
7.72
1034 votes

#18 - An Affair of Honor

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/25/2020

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

Directors: Sheree Folkson
Writer: Julia Quinn
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Time Transfixed
star
7.70
338 votes

#19 - Time Transfixed

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2026

To find his mystery woman, Benedict enlists the help of none other than Lady Whistledown. Lady Danbury's patience with the Queen wears decidedly thin.

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The Field Next to the Other Road
star
7.65
329 votes

#20 - The Field Next to the Other Road

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2026

An unexpected detour draws Benedict and Sophie closer together. Back in Mayfair, the help gains the upper hand in a heated "maid war."

Oceans Apart
star
7.63
986 votes

#21 - Oceans Apart

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/25/2020

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

Directors: Alrick Riley
Writer: Julia Quinn
Shock and Delight
star
7.60
1120 votes

#22 - Shock and Delight

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/25/2020

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.

Directors: Tom Verica
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Out of the Shadows
star
7.56
742 votes

#23 - Out of the Shadows

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/16/2024

The debutantes enter the marriage mart as Francesca navigates her first season out. A well-traveled bachelor returns, and Penelope unveils a new look.

Directors: Tricia Brock
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The Waltz
star
7.55
384 votes

#24 - The Waltz

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2026

Despite pressure from the ton, Benedict Bridgerton isn't one to settle down — until a masked woman at a ball unexpectedly captures his heart.

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Swish
star
7.53
1008 votes

#25 - Swish

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/25/2020

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.

Writer: Julia Quinn
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