The BEST episodes of Gentleman Jack season 1

Every episode of Gentleman Jack season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gentleman Jack season 1!

Halifax, 1832. Rejected by aristocratic Vere Hobart, Anne Lister returns to her shabby ancestral home, Shibden Hall, determined to restore its fortunes and find herself a wife.

Last Updated: 9/14/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
Are You Still Talking?
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8.35
320 votes

#1 - Are You Still Talking?

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/10/2019

Difficult news from Shibden threatens to call Anne back from her aristocratic lifestyle in Denmark, while Ann Walker finally finds the courage to take control of her future.

Directors: Sally Wainwright
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Why've You Brought That?
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8.00
284 votes

#2 - Why've You Brought That?

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2019

Anne finally confronts Christopher Rawson and, as she heads off to Europe, puts in place a bold but risky coal plan.

Directors: Sally Wainwright
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Oh Is That What You Call It?
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7.97
318 votes

#3 - Oh Is That What You Call It?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2019

Anne Lister and Ann Walker are growing closer, but are they playing with fire? Meanwhile, the Rawson brothers step up their attempts to outmanoeuvre Anne in the coal business.

Directors: Sarah Harding
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Let's Have Another Look at Your Past Perfect
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7.95
297 votes

#4 - Let's Have Another Look at Your Past Perfect

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/2019

The arrival of a sinister figure from Ann Walker’s past prompts bitter Mrs Priestley to stir up trouble, jeopardising Ann’s future with Anne Lister.

Directors: Jennifer Perrott
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Most Women Are Dull and Stupid
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7.93
294 votes

#5 - Most Women Are Dull and Stupid

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/2019

Anne and Ann are consumed by the excitement of their affair, until bad news prompts Ann Walker to reveal a crippling and compromising secret.

Directors: Sarah Harding
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Do Ladies Do That?
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7.84
285 votes

#6 - Do Ladies Do That?

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/2019

As Ann Walker’s mental health spirals out of control, her Scottish in-laws step in and Anne Lister faces a heart-breaking decision.

Directors: Jennifer Perrott
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I Just Went There to Study Anatomy
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7.79
339 votes

#7 - I Just Went There to Study Anatomy

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/29/2019

Anne begins a playful but dangerous courtship of shy local heiress Miss Walker, who quickly finds herself captivated by the attention of her charismatic and unusual neighbour.

Directors: Sally Wainwright
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I Was Just Passing
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7.54
443 votes

#8 - I Was Just Passing

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/2019

Halifax, 1832. Rejected by aristocratic Vere Hobart, Anne Lister returns to her shabby ancestral home, Shibden Hall, determined to restore its fortunes and find herself a wife.

Directors: Sally Wainwright
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV