The WORST episodes of Mr Selfridge

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

Thrilling period drama about London’s best-known store. An ambitious American set out to create London's most exciting shopping experience.

Last Updated: 12/14/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
Episode 7
star
7.56
263 votes

#1 - Episode 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2015

Harry continues to romance Nancy, who begins to feel the weight of her deception. Mr Grove struggles to face recent events. Miss Mardle is wracked with guilt.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: James Payne
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Episode 4
star
7.64
240 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2015

Frank is horrified to realise that he might have been complicit in his own wife's attack. Violette has her eye on Victor. Henri and Agnes are struggling.

Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 9
star
7.74
290 votes

#3 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2014

After recent ructions, Harry is more determined than ever to get Selfridges back on track and asks Delphine to organise a special event in the store.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Dan Sefton
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Episode 2
star
7.74
366 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2013

Selfridges is open but is short of customers so Harry devises a plan to boost publicity for the store. He throws himself into the task but neglects his wife, Rose.

Directors: Jon Jones
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Episode 1
star
7.75
338 votes

#5 - Episode 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2016

It is now 1928 and Harry Selfridge is at the pinnacle of his power and public celebrity - a retail giant. At home, Rosalie has a daughter, Tatiana, the apple of Harry's eye.

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Episode 8
star
7.76
271 votes

#6 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2014

Harry arrives home to deal with a scandal in the press, general disquiet and Henri's arrest. Thanks to Delphine, Selfridges gets a morale boost from America.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 9
star
7.78
237 votes

#7 - Episode 9

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2015

Harry holds the biggest flash sale in the store's history, taking a massive gamble in the process. Nancy finds it difficult keeping her engagement from Gus.

Directors: Lawrence Till
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Episode 8
star
7.78
233 votes

#8 - Episode 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2015

To celebrate the signing of the landmark Treaty of Versailles, Harry consults his newly appointed Head of Press and Print on a way to mark this moment in store, who is none other than old friend Frank Edwards.

Directors: Lawrence Till
Writer: Helen Raynor
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Episode 3
star
7.79
328 votes

#9 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2016

It is now the 1920s and Harry makes the acquaintance of Jimmy Dillon, a mysterious entrepreneur, and is happily distracted with new belle Rosie Dolly.

Directors: Bill Anderson
Writer: Matt Jones
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Episode 5
star
7.79
222 votes

#10 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2015

Harry and Nancy's secret romance continues. There is a race for the post of deputy manager. Princess Marie is forced to reveal the truth about her situation.

Writer: Helen Raynor
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Episode 4
star
7.80
268 votes

#11 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/2014

As the first news of the horrors of war arrives from Belgium, the men of Selfridges clamour to sign up.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Dan Sefton
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Episode 3
star
7.80
263 votes

#12 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/2014

Agnes manages to pull off a spectacular Empire Celebration. Henri returns and Harry offers him a job back at Selfridges. Britain declares war on Germany.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 7
star
7.81
286 votes

#13 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2014

Following Henri's arrest and Harry's disappearance, everyone is in a state of confusion. There is more bad news from the front - especially for Agnes.

Directors: Lawrence Till
Writer: Dan Sefton
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Episode 2
star
7.81
220 votes

#14 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2015

While Harry decides to pursue a new charitable project, Crabb is faced with a massive professional dilemma. Agnes faces an unexpected challenge very close to home.

Directors: Rob Evans
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Episode 4
star
7.82
291 votes

#15 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2016

Harry throws a typically decadent party that gets out of hand. Back in London, the store staff prepare for a special visitor, and Grove gets a blast from the past.

Directors: Bill Anderson
Writer: James Payne
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Episode 10
star
7.82
253 votes

#16 - Episode 10

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/29/2015

Harry and Lord Loxley clash in a dramatic confrontation. Princess Marie probes into the status of the Selfridge Estate. Gordon faces a big romantic decision.

Directors: Lawrence Till
Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 5
star
7.83
409 votes

#17 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2013

Harry is delighted with the motor car he has had brought in for a spectacular new window display. Roddy surprises Rose at home, where he is spotted by young Beatrice.

Directors: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Kate Brooke
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Episode 4
star
7.86
364 votes

#18 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2013

Harry wins a major publicity coup when ballerina Anna Pavlova agrees to visit the store. But Agnes' job comes under threat as Reg reaches breaking point, and he crashes the event.

Directors: John Strickland
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Episode 3
star
7.88
221 votes

#19 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2015

Harry goes ahead with his plans for the estate, buying a field at auction - only to find there is an unexpected rival bidder. Henri continues to behave erratically.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Helen Raynor
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Episode 7
star
7.88
260 votes

#20 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2016

Harry is determined to get the store - and his life - back on track with a classic, store-wide summer promotion, but Lord Wynnstay is out to make more trouble.

Directors: Joss Agnew
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Episode 6
star
7.89
228 votes

#21 - Episode 6

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

Following Violette's arrest, Harry is struggling to keep her in check. Gordon takes up his post as deputy manager. Victor brokers a deal with a shady businessman.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Matt Jones
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Episode 2
star
7.91
318 votes

#22 - Episode 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2016

After the accident at the Queen of Time unveiling, Harry is recovering at his country home, but returns to the store to open a new, cutting-edge technology department.

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Episode 8
star
7.92
262 votes

#23 - Episode 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2016

Harry, Gordon and Jimmy announce the purchase of Whiteleys. Grove is forced to admit that it is time to retire, while Crabb helps out and makes a worrying discovery.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Matt Jones
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Episode 9
star
7.92
271 votes

#24 - Episode 9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2016

Special preparations are in progress to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Selfridges, while Harry works hard to break the suppliers' embargo of Whiteleys.

Directors: Rob Evans
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Episode 1
star
7.92
224 votes

#25 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2015

It is now 1919 and the war is over. After losing his beloved wife, Harry and his family look forward to a happy family event - his daughter Rosalie is to be married.

Directors: Rob Evans
Writer: Kate Brooke
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