The WORST episodes of Bridgerton
Every episode of Bridgerton ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Bridgerton!
The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.
#1 - Diamond of the First Water
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/25/2020
Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.
#2 - Capital R Rake
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2022
Anthony begins his search for a wife, Eloise braves her society debut, and Lady Danbury helps the queen choose a diamond among the season's debutantes.
#3 - Off to the Races
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2022
Facing heated competition and a prickly foe, Anthony steps up his courtship game. Eloise makes a Lady Whistledown discovery as a family member returns.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - The Passing Winter
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2026
Sophie fears the consequences of an impulsive decision. Benedict comes to terms with a new heir. A lavish ball is upended by a shocking announcement.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Yes or No
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2026
A new neighbor shakes up Bridgerton House. Hyacinth and Gregory take their first steps into society. Penelope struggles with the loss of anonymity.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.