The BEST episodes of Tutankhamun

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

The remarkable story of the chance meeting that transformed penniless, ostracised archaeologist Howard Carter into a household name following his discovery of the tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun.

Last Updated: 12/13/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
Episode 3
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8.08
119 votes

#1 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2016

As the stairway is cleared, a doorway is revealed. Carter is vindicated: it is Tutankhamun's tomb. The question is: is there anything left inside? Carter and Evelyn continue their secret romance. Evelyn sees no barrier to their love, but Carter's more realistic. She's an heiress. He's lowly archaeologist. But they cannot let anyone get wind of their affair. Especially as heightened political tensions mean Carnarvon is keeping a watchful eye over his daughter.

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Episode 4
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7.94
113 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2016

Evelyn tries to heal the breach between her father and Carter. But Carter is stubbornly proud and won't even speak to his former patron. He's hiding out back in his tomb, feeling like the whole world has turned against him.

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Episode 2
star
7.87
126 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2016

Carter returns to the Valley of the Kings as the First World War draws to a close, hoping to complete his search for the lost tomb. Maggie also arrives in Egypt hoping to resume their relationship, but Carter finds himself smitten with Lord Carnarvon's daughter Evelyn. The excavation is threatened by a tide of Anti-British sentiment sweeping across Egypt. Carnarvon is in financial difficulties, and cannot afford to fund Carter's seemingly hopeless search.

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Episode 1
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7.73
135 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2016

Archaeologist Howard Carter is recruited by amateur Egyptologist Lord Carnarvon to explore the Valley of the Kings. Carter discovers tantalising evidence of the final resting place of the boy-king but world events threaten to halt his work.

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