The BEST episodes of Poldark season 1

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

Period drama series about the brooding rivalry between former soldier Ross Poldark and local industrialist George Warleggan, and the two women in their lives. Based on the books by Winston Graham.

Last Updated: 9/28/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Episode 10
star
8.90
30 votes

#1 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/1975

Directors: Kenneth Ives
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Episode 15
star
8.86
29 votes

#2 - Episode 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/1976

Elizabeth accepts an offer of marriage, although she knows it will appal Ross. when tragedy strikes at Wheal Grace the double blow creates in him an unreasoning and obsessive reaction.

Directors: Paul Annett
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Episode 14
star
7.97
30 votes

#3 - Episode 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/1976

Ross determines to find Mark Daniel who may be able to remember where he saw copper while hiding down Wheal Grace. To do so he must accompany Trencrom's smugglers to the Scilly Isles, which is dangerous as there is an informer amongst them.

Directors: Paul Annett
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Episode 11
star
7.90
29 votes

#4 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/1975

Directors: Kenneth Ives
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Episode 12
star
7.90
29 votes

#5 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/1975

Directors: Kenneth Ives
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Episode 13
star
7.90
29 votes

#6 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/1975

Directors: Paul Annett
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Episode 16
star
7.90
29 votes

#7 - Episode 16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/1976

Ross goes to Trenwith to confront George for the last time.

Directors: Paul Annett
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Episode 9
star
7.87
30 votes

#8 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/1975

Directors: Kenneth Ives
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Episode 6
star
7.79
92 votes

#9 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/1975

When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he will die before completing his sentence.

Directors: Paul Annett
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Episode 4
star
7.67
97 votes

#10 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/1975

Ross learns that Demelza is pregnant and goes looking for her. Demelza gets into terrible trouble with her Puritan father and step-mother who can't stand the scandal. Before this Elizabeth finally agreed to run away with Ross and leave Francis whom she doesn't love.

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Episode 5
star
7.61
97 votes

#11 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/1975

Ross decides to marry Demelza because she is pregnant to Elizabeth's great displeasure. Ross'daughter Julia is born and he holds a party to celebrate. Elizabeth is very unhappy and not nice to Demelza.

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Episode 8
star
7.61
89 votes

#12 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/1975

Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authorities.

Directors: Paul Annett
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Episode 7
star
7.60
91 votes

#13 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/1975

Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also becomes ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him.

Directors: Paul Annett
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Episode 2
star
7.36
113 votes

#14 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/1975

Verity, Ross' cousin, is considered by everyone to be an old maid. They are all astonished when she attracts the attention of Captain Blamey at a ball. Unfortunately her father strongly disapproves of the match because the Captain is an ex-prisoner and former alcoholic. He forbids them to meet but Ross and Demelza take pity on Verity and encourage them to meet secretly so that Verity can get to know him better. Verity also tells Ross that Demelza is in love with him which amazes him. He still has feelings for the exquisite Elizabeth but he feels a growing affection for Demelza.

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Episode 1
star
7.18
127 votes

#15 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/1975

Ross returns from fighting for Britain in the American Revolution to his native Cornwall only to find his ex-fiance, Elizabeth, now engaged to his cousin Francis.

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Episode 3
star
6.87
100 votes

#16 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/1975

Ross' former employee, Jim Carter, stands trial for poaching and Ross gives evidence in his defence. Demelza, taken in as a maid by Ross, falls in love with him but learns that Ross still loves Elizabeth. She seduces him and becomes pregnant, running away because she knows that he isn't likely to want the child.

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