The BEST episodes of Sanditon

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

Charlotte Heywood, a spirited and impulsive woman who moves from her rural hometown to Sanditon, a fishing village trying to reinvent itself as a seaside resort, is exposed to its “intrigues and dalliances” and the locals whose fortunes depend on Sanditon’s commercial success in a story of love and self-discovery in the 19th century. Inspired by Jane Austen’s unfinished final novel of the same name.

Last Updated: 1/11/2024Network: PBSStatus: Ended
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Episode 6
star
8.13
101 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2023

Charlotte desperately wants to tell Colbourne the truth about her feelings, but a shocking revelation stops her in her tracks. Having opened her heart, Georgiana’s worst fears are realized when she discovers she has been abandoned.

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Episode 6
star
7.93
122 votes

#2 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/24/2022

Alison gets ready to leave Sanditon with her dreams in tatters. Charlotte considers what her future will look like, while Georgiana learns some shocking truths, and Esther faces a bleak future. With so much at stake, will anyone have a happily ever after?

Directors: Ethosheia Hylton
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Episode 7
star
7.89
225 votes

#3 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/2019

As the Sanditon summer regatta approaches, Sidney wrestles with his feelings towards an old flame and Young Stringer reveals his feelings to Charlotte. With Lady Denham at death's door, the tensions between Edward, Clara and Esther finally come to a head - with surprising consequences.

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Episode 4
star
7.88
133 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/2022

Tension mounts for Charlotte when Alexander Colbourne and Colonel Lennox reunite at Lady Denham’s garden party.

Directors: Ethosheia Hylton
Writer: Ellen Taylor
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Episode 5
star
7.82
89 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/16/2023

Charlotte and Colbourne rush to Augusta’s aid and it’s revealed whether Edward really is a changed man or not. Tom secures a financial investment… but is delivered some devastating news. And whilst love blossoms elsewhere, Arthur’s heart is broken.

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Episode 4
star
7.79
97 votes

#6 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/9/2023

Charlotte attempts to distance herself from Colbourne but as they are repeatedly thrown into each other’s orbit, their chemistry rises. Meanwhile Georgiana is unravelling and makes a surprising decision to protect herself.

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Episode 6
star
7.77
230 votes

#7 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2019

Charlotte and Sidney find themselves at loggerheads but must work together in an attempt to rescue Miss Lambe. Tom tries to save Sanditon and his marriage, while Edward and Clara enter into a scandalous pact to finally get their hands on Lady Denham's inheritance.

Directors: Lisa Clarke
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Episode 5
star
7.75
121 votes

#8 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/17/2022

Lennox and Colbourne’s rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head, while Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future. Edward’s manipulation of Esther takes a dark turn, Alison realizes what she’s been missing, and Tom’s woes come to a head.

Directors: Ethosheia Hylton
Writer: Robin French
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Episode 1
star
7.72
102 votes

#9 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2023

Charlotte arrives back at the Regency era seaside resort—fiancé in tow—for the society event of the year. Seeing Colbourne again leaves her feeling uncertain. Meanwhile, Georgiana receives a shocking threat to her fortune, and Edward tries to prove to Lady Denham that he is a changed man.

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Episode 1
star
7.70
140 votes

#10 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/20/2022

Charlotte returns to Sanditon in unexpected circumstances. A company of Army Officers descend on the town, offering romantic opportunities for Charlotte and her sister and business opportunities for Tom. Meanwhile, Georgiana meets an intriguing artist and Esther Babington has an unwanted encounter with someone from her past.

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Episode 3
star
7.64
98 votes

#11 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/2/2023

Georgiana gets a surprise visit. Colbourne’s shooting party goes ahead and Charlotte has to confront all that she’s lost. Mary and Tom cross swords over his plans for the old town.

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Episode 2
star
7.62
125 votes

#12 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/27/2022

Charlotte starts her new job as a Governess for the mysterious Alexander Colbourne. Alison is determined to be reunited with her knight in shining armor, and Georgiana finds out some bad news from Antigua. Meanwhile, Lady Denham receives an unexpected and unwanted surprise and Tom and Colonel Lennox make plans for Sanditon’s development.

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Episode 3
star
7.57
263 votes

#13 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2019

Charlotte sets out to avoid Sidney, until a serious accident forces them together and to reappraise each other. When Tom brings a new doctor to the town, he and Lady Denham clash, while Clara makes a bold move in her bid to outplay Sir Edward and Esther.

Directors: Olly Blackburn
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Episode 5
star
7.57
218 votes

#14 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2019

Tensions between Tom and his labourers erupt during the Sanditon cricket match. Charlotte and Sidney continue to clash, resulting in Miss Lambe being placed in terrible danger, while Lord Babington offers Esther a glimpse of a better future.

Directors: Lisa Clarke
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Episode 8
star
7.55
229 votes

#15 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2019

On the night of the Midsummer Ball, romantic interests are finally resolved. However, the fate of Sanditon is in the balance when events conspire to leave Charlotte and the Parker family facing down impossible choices.

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Episode 2
star
7.54
269 votes

#16 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2019

Charlotte and Sidney clash again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a chance encounter. Tensions surrounding Miss Lambe's arrival in Sanditon erupt at Lady Denham's grand pineapple luncheon, and Esther and Edward realise that Clara poses a significant threat to their ambitions.

Directors: Olly Blackburn
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Episode 3
star
7.52
130 votes

#17 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/3/2022

Charlotte and Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding, as she and Colonel Lennox enjoy a close encounter.

Writer: Janice Okoh
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Episode 4
star
7.50
236 votes

#18 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2019

The arrival of Miss Lambe's forbidden love causes Charlotte to question her opinion of Sidney. Clara witnesses a moment between Esther and Sir Edward that raises her suspicions about their relationship, with devastating consequences for Esther.

Directors: Lisa Clarke
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Episode 1
star
7.50
319 votes

#19 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2019

When a coach accident introduces Charlotte to the Parker family, she quickly seizes the opportunity to throw herself into the adventure she has craved all her life by returning with them to the developing seaside resort of Sanditon. Charlotte, however, soon discovers that the inhabitants of the town behave in curious and unpredictable ways that she could never have imagined.

Directors: Olly Blackburn
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Episode 2
star
7.46
100 votes

#20 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/26/2023

Georgiana faces a nearly impossible task in trying to find a lawyer, but help arrives from a surprising place. Lady Denham accepts a new vision for the town and spars with an old flame. Arthur makes a new friend.

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