Peaky Blinders

10 Best Episodes of Peaky Blinders - Season 1

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Peaky Blinders - S1E1

#6 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Birmingham, 1919. Thomas Shelby controls the Peaky Blinders, one of the city's most feared criminal organisations, but his ambitions go beyond running the streets. When a crate of guns goes missing, Thomas recognises an opportunity to move up in the world.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 5519 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S1E3

#5 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Thomas Shelby plans to go to Cheltenham races in order to get closer to Billy Kimber. Knowing the gangster's appetite for beautiful women, Thomas invites Grace to accompany him. Meanwhile some IRA sympathisers approach Thomas with an offer to buy the stolen guns.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 3944 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S1E2

#4 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Thomas fixes a horserace, provoking the ire of local kingpin Billy Kimber. He also starts a war with gypsy family the Lees. Meanwhile, Inspector Campbell carries out a vicious raid of Small Heath in search of the stolen guns.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 4352 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S1E4

#3 - Episode 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Thomas Shelby's war with the Lee family of gypsies escalates, and Campbell puts further pressure on him to deliver the stolen guns. Meanwhile Thomas's brother John plans to marry a former prostitute, but Thomas suspects that she's still on the game.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 3848 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S1E5

#2 - Episode 5 (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Thomas Shelby has to deal with an IRA chief who has come to Small Heath to avenge his cousin's death. Meanwhile Campbell gets closer to the stolen guns, and Grace has to decide whether her loyalties lie with him or with Thomas.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 3684 votes.

Peaky Blinders - S1E6

#1 - Episode 6 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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As Thomas Shelby prepares to oust Billy Kimber, hidden secrets are revealed and the family have to face up to the problems that have divided them. Meanwhile, Campbell, obsessed with taking down the Peaky Blinders, unleashes one last plan to destroy them.

The episode was rated 8.35 from 3680 votes.

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