Pride and Prejudice

10 Best Episodes of Pride and Prejudice - Season 1

Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 12, 2023.

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Pride and Prejudice - S1E1

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

The Bennets have five daughters, all without dowries, so they have limited chances of marrying. Then the rich Charles Bingley arrives in the district and takes a keen interest in Jane Bennet. At Bingley's house, Jane's sharp-tongued sister Elizabeth sees more of his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy - but she finds him too arrogant for her.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 303 votes.

Pride and Prejudice - S1E2

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

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A visit from the Bennets' cousin, Mr Collins, throws the family into disarray, while Elizabeth's acquaintance with Wickham solidifies her distrust and dislike of Darcy.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 247 votes.

Pride and Prejudice - S1E3

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

Bingley and his household return to London suddenly, leaving Jane to suppose he does not care about her after all. Lizzie discovers who was behind the separation and receives another surprising offer.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 233 votes.

Pride and Prejudice - S1E5

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

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Elizabeth meets Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana. Then news comes that Lydia has eloped with Wickham, and the Bennets fear she is lost. Darcy decides to help Lydia - but without telling the Bennet family or Elizabeth.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 217 votes.

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

Darcy defends himself against Elizabeth's accusations, and later they meet at his house, Pemberley. While there, Elizabeth makes an astonishing discovery about Darcy which changes her feelings about him.

The episode was rated 8.38 from 222 votes.

Pride and Prejudice - S1E6

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

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Lydia comes home in triumph with Wickham, who has married her. Lydia has been sworn to secrecy about the secret help from Darcy, but in her muddle-headed way she lets the secret slip to Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Bingley comes back to the Longbourne neighbourhood - and he wants to see Jane again. Bingley is followed by a very angry Lady Catherine, who reveals another secret. Finally, Elizabeth admits to Darcy that she has changed her view of him - and he gets the answer he is hardly hoping for.

The episode was rated 8.53 from 217 votes.

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