The BEST episodes of Indian Summers

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

Set against the sweeping grandeur of the Himalayas and tea plantations of Northern India, the drama tells the rich and explosive story of the decline of the British Empire and the birth of modern India, from both sides of the experience. But at the heart of the story lie the implications and ramifications of the tangled web of passions, rivalries and clashes that define the lives of those brought together in this summer which will change everything.

Last Updated: 1/11/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
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Leaving Home
star
8.00
89 votes

#1 - Leaving Home

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/15/2016

Alice and Charlie prepare to leave India for good. Ralph and Aafrin make momentous decisions about their careers. Cynthia is in a bidding war as Chotipool goes under the hammer.

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Episode 10
star
7.97
74 votes

#2 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2015

It's the end of the summer season and Ramu's fate is left in Ralph's hands. Now he knows the truth behind the murder, will he let an innocent man hang? A vote takes place at the club to lift the colour bar, and although Ronnie tells Cynthia it was on Willingdon's orders, she knows it's really an act of vengeance by Ralph following their recent argument. Alice and Aafrin go public with their relationship, while Sarah is distraught as she prepares to say goodbye to India and her husband.

Directors: David Moore
Writer: Paul Rutman
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Episode 1
star
7.95
149 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/15/2015

Ralph Whelan and the rest of the Indian Civil Service begin the annual move to Simla where the doyenne of British society Cynthia Coffin prepares the exclusive white British Club for the summer season.

Directors: Anand Tucker
Writer: Paul Rutman
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The Birthday Party
star
7.94
80 votes

#4 - The Birthday Party

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/2016

Alice and Aafrin decide to flee Simla with Cynthia's help, but Charlie comes close to unveiling the truth, while Ian discovers some devastating information about Ramu Sood.

Directors: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Anna Symon
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Episode 8
star
7.90
67 votes

#5 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/5/2015

The British community turn out in force for the murder trial. Ian is wracked with guilt about his part in Ramu's arrest and Leena is torn apart in the witness box.

Directors: David Moore
Writer: Anna Symon
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Winner Takes All
star
7.80
84 votes

#6 - Winner Takes All

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/8/2016

Ralph's life spirals out of control. The announcement of the new Viceroy leaves his ambitions in tatters, and he realises those closest have been conspiring behind his back.

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A Gift For The King
star
7.78
85 votes

#7 - A Gift For The King

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/2016

As Simla gathers to celebrate King George's Silver Jubilee, Aafrin is trapped in a nightmare - the terrorist Naresh Banerjee is plotting a bomb strike at the picnic.

Writer: Paul Rutman
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Episode 9
star
7.73
67 votes

#8 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/12/2015

Madeleine is dealt some devastating news, and Alice is terrified when Sarah threatens to tell everyone that Alice's husband is alive. Tensions between Ralph and Cynthia escalate.

Directors: David Moore
Writer: Paul Rutman
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Hide and Seek
star
7.58
89 votes

#9 - Hide and Seek

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/2016

A badly burned Lord Hawthorne demands Adam be arrested for the attack against him. Ralph and Cynthia try to find a way to protect the boy, when everyone's lives are thrown into chaos as a devastating earthquake strikes Simla. In the ensuing chaos, Ralph discovers a secret concerning his family history that threatens his relationship with Cynthia, while Alice finally stands up to her abusive husband.

Writer: Paul Rutman
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Episode 3
star
7.58
113 votes

#10 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2015

It's the Sipi Fair in Simla, the only time in the year that the Indian community are allowed onto the grounds of the British Club.

Directors: Anand Tucker
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White Gods
star
7.57
94 votes

#11 - White Gods

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/2016

Aafrin's troubles deepen as his personal and political worlds collide, while Ralph needs to befriend the slippery but powerful Maharajah of Amritpur and his mistress Sirene

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Episode 7
star
7.54
79 votes

#12 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/2015

Simla is buzzing as it prepares for the annual amateur dramatic production, but the play is overshadowed by the news that a murder victim has been found in the river.

Directors: Jamie Payne
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Episode 6
star
7.54
95 votes

#13 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/2015

The pressure continues to mount on Ralph as Jaya reveals the real reason for her visit to Simla. A mountaineer saves Alice, Madeleine and Ronnie from a perilous situation.

Directors: Jamie Payne
Writer: Paul Rutman
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The Empty Chair
star
7.52
83 votes

#14 - The Empty Chair

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/3/2016

A fashion show at the club ends with a horrifying attack on one of the guests. Ralph plays detective to find the culpit, but the truth is worse than he could have imagined.

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Black Kite
star
7.46
87 votes

#15 - Black Kite

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2016

Aafrin's wounded comrade Naresh is convinced someone has betrayed him.

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The Proposal
star
7.46
81 votes

#16 - The Proposal

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/24/2016

The Maharajah returns to Simla, and offers Ralph his political support - at a price. Ralph is forced to consider how far he is prepared to go to achieve his ambitions as his marriage enters its darkest hour. Sarah also returns to help with the aftermath of the bombing, and her appearance prompts Cynthia to reveal a secret from her past.

Directors: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Paul Rutman
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Episode 2
star
7.26
126 votes

#17 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/2015

Sarah becomes suspicious of Alice's past and begins some detective work to uncover the real reasons behind her move to India.

Directors: Anand Tucker
Writer: Paul Rutman
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Episode 5
star
7.19
108 votes

#18 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2015

Ralph tries to take advantage of divisions among the Indian communities. Cynthia is shocked by Eugene's revelation about his finances. Sarah places Alice in a very difficult position.

Directors: Jamie Payne
Writer: Paul Rutman
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Indian Man, British Suit
star
7.17
89 votes

#19 - Indian Man, British Suit

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/13/2016

The epic drama picks up in 1935. A terrorist attack against the British Viceroy of India puts Aafrin in the frame, while Cynthia urges Ralph to make a play for the top job.

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Episode 4
star
7.11
101 votes

#20 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2015

There's much excitement in Simla as the Viceroy arrives. Ralph is troubled when he discovers that the only evidence that linked Chandru Mohan to the Congress Party is missing.

Directors: Anand Tucker
Writer: Paul Rutman
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