The BEST episodes of Pride and Prejudice season 1

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

While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.

Last Updated: 10/15/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Episode 4
star
8.76
494 votes

#1 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/1995

Darcy defends himself against Elizabeth's accusations, and later they meet at his house, Pemberley. While there, Elizabeth makes an astonishing discovery about Darcy which changes her feelings about him.

Directors: Simon Langton
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Episode 6
star
8.75
521 votes

#2 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/1995

Lydia comes home in triumph with Wickham, who has married her. Lydia has been sworn to secrecy about the secret help from Darcy, but in her muddle-headed way she lets the secret slip to Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Bingley comes back to the Longbourne neighbourhood - and he wants to see Jane again. Bingley is followed by a very angry Lady Catherine, who reveals another secret. Finally, Elizabeth admits to Darcy that she has changed her view of him - and he gets the answer he is hardly hoping for.

Directors: Simon Langton
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Episode 3
star
8.53
480 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/1995

Bingley and his household return to London suddenly, leaving Jane to suppose he does not care about her after all. Lizzie discovers who was behind the separation and receives another surprising offer.

Directors: Simon Langton
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Episode 5
star
8.39
554 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/1995

Elizabeth meets Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana. Then news comes that Lydia has eloped with Wickham, and the Bennets fear she is lost. Darcy decides to help Lydia - but without telling the Bennet family or Elizabeth.

Directors: Simon Langton
Writer: Jane Austen
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Episode 2
star
8.23
575 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1995

A visit from the Bennets' cousin, Mr Collins, throws the family into disarray, while Elizabeth's acquaintance with Wickham solidifies her distrust and dislike of Darcy.

Directors: Simon Langton
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Episode 1
star
8.11
663 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1995

The Bennets have five daughters, all without dowries, so they have limited chances of marrying. Then the rich Charles Bingley arrives in the district and takes a keen interest in Jane Bennet. At Bingley's house, Jane's sharp-tongued sister Elizabeth sees more of his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy - but she finds him too arrogant for her.

Directors: Simon Langton
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