The BEST episodes of The Scarlet Pimpernel season 2
Every episode of The Scarlet Pimpernel season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Scarlet Pimpernel season 2!
Amidst Robespierre’s Reign of Terror, when the guillotine was always at the ready, the Scarlet Pimpernel (Richard E. Grant) defies the Revolutionaries to rescue the innocent. Yet the Pimpernel’s wife, Lady Blakeney (Elizabeth McGovern), the wittiest and most beautiful woman in London, is unaware of her husband’s secret. When not disguised as his alter ego, Sir Percy Blakeley appears to be nothing but a handsome playboy. Join the Pimpernel as he risks his life for justice and Lady Blakeney as she discovers her husband’s true identity.
#1 - Ennui
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/18/2000
The Pimpernel rescues yet another damsel in distress, but in order to save her parents she tries to betray him to the French. The Pimpernel loses his wife in childbirth.
#2 - Friends and Enemies
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/25/2000
The Scarlet Pimpernel attempts to rescue Antoine Picard, who discovered oxygen, and prevent the French from developing an advanced explosive device. The Scarlet Pimpernel joins forces with Picard's sister, Françoise, in order to save him from the guillotine.
#3 - A Good Name
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2000
The Pimpernel's true identity is threatened with exposure when a foppish young aristocrat is mistaken for Sir Percy.