Dickinson

10 Best Episodes of Dickinson

Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world’s greatest poet.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 14, 2023.

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Dickinson - S1E5

#15 - I am afraid to own a Body (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 194 votes.

Dickinson - S1E3

#14 - Wild nights (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 230 votes.

Dickinson - S2E7

#13 - Forever - is composed of Nows (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Thinking she’s blown her shot at publication, Emily spirals into depression. Her mother attempts to help her with a trip to the water cure.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 124 votes.

Dickinson - S1E2

#12 - I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’ (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 255 votes.

Dickinson - S2E4

#11 - The Daisy follows soft the Sun (Season 2 - Episode 4)

After some time without news from Sam, Emily begins to suffer from writer’s block. To rediscover her inspiration, she ventures into the landscape.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 129 votes.

Dickinson - S2E8

#10 - I'm Nobody! Who are you? (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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When her poem is finally published in Sam's newspaper, Emily is shocked to discover that she has become invisible to the world.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 124 votes.

Dickinson - S1E7

#9 - We lose - because we win (Season 1 - Episode 7)

On her father’s election day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 183 votes.

Dickinson - S2E9

#8 - I Like a Look of Agony (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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To distract himself from the pain of life, Austin throws a tea party for his old college friends—but the day is disrupted by a major political event.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 128 votes.

Dickinson - S2E6

#7 - Split the lark (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Things don't go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 126 votes.

Dickinson - S1E6

#6 - A brief, but patient illness (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Emily takes a “sick day” to write and finds a connection with her father’s law clerk.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 190 votes.

Dickinson - S2E1

#5 - Before I got my eye put out (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Emily’s insular poetic world is rocked when Sue introduces her to Sam Bowles, a newspaper editor with a strong interest in publishing women.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 153 votes.

Dickinson - S1E8

#4 - There’s a certain Slant of light (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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On Christmas, Emily tries to be the “good little woman.” Zosia Mamet guest stars.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 173 votes.

Dickinson - S1E10

#3 - I felt a Funeral, in my Brain (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Emily seeks help from an author (John Mulaney) when her favorite tree is threatened.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 186 votes.

Dickinson - S1E9

#2 - ‘Faith’ is a fine invention (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 178 votes.

Dickinson - S2E10

#1 - You cannot put a Fire out (Season 2 - Episode 10)

While the whole town attends the christening of Jane’s baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 130 votes.

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