The Durrells

10 Best Episodes of The Durrells

After moving to Corfu, the Durrell family struggles to adapt to the island’s lifestyle.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 24, 2022.

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The Durrells - S4E4

#15 - Episode 4 (Season 4 - Episode 4)

With the house guests getting ever more rowdy, Louisa worries about the villa's reputation, but Spiros's increasing presence at the villa continues to delight her. Margo finds a surprising way to bond with Maud, while Gerry realises he has feelings for Galini.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 110 votes.

The Durrells - S2E1

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

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Louisa tries to raise some money by selling homemade food, which attracts the attention of another Englishman. However, a former lover threatens the family's idyllic existence. Gerry comes up with a plan to breed otters, Leslie accidentally shoots Roger, and Margo considers becoming a nun.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 264 votes.

The Durrells - S3E4

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

Larry goes to Athens on a shirt trip, and returns with a royal guest. Louisa is delighted to have a prince staying under her roof, but soon finds herself with a less welcome visitor in the shape of Captain Creech. Tension is soon stirred up between the two houseguests when Gerry sits an interview for a local school, and the prince and the captain voice very different opinions on the subject of education.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 143 votes.

The Durrells - S2E4

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

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Larry moves back into the family's villa having come down with mumps, which Louisa hopes will give Aunt Hermione an incentive to cancel her planned visit. Her hopes prove in vain when her overbearing relative turns up, accompanied by medium Mrs Haddock (Una Stubbs), who claims to be able to contact Louisa's husband. She tells Louisa that he is terribly unhappy about her numerous male admirers, fuelling her doubts over her relationship with Hugh, and proposes a seance on a stormy night to set his troubled spirit at rest.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 230 votes.

The Durrells - S4E5

#11 - Episode 5 (Season 4 - Episode 5)

The King of Greece is to visit Corfu and the Durrells are keen to be part of the welcoming committee. Things get cosy between Spiros and Louisa.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 109 votes.

The Durrells - S1E2

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

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Larry falls dangerously ill, and it falls to Theo and his neighbour Sven to put their rudimentary medical skills to the task of saving his life. The family's money worries continue, but Spiros brings them good news from a surprising source. Gerry adds to his growing menagerie, while Margo is emotionally wounded - but gets little sympathy from Leslie.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 324 votes.

The Durrells - S1E4

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

Leslie falls in with a bad crowd and ends up being falsely accused of armed robbery, prompting Louisa to take desperate measures to save him. Margo takes a shine to a gardener at the Villa Mavrodaki, Captain Creech returns, and the family realises the extent of Gerry's passion for animals when he turns his bedroom into a centre for scientific learning.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 285 votes.

The Durrells - S3E7

#8 - Episode 7 (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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Henry Miller comes to stay with the family, and stirs up tension among Louisa and her children with his strange behaviour and the controversial content of his books. Sven is arrested after the government announces a crackdown on what it considers `immoral behaviour', and Larry rushes to his aid, acquiring books on fascism and miscarriages of justice from the countess to help him take matters into his own hands. Spiros continues to pine for his wife, and Louisa is torn between her feelings for him and need to ease his pain.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 136 votes.

The Durrells - S2E5

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

Hugh organises a cricket match between Greek and English teams to bring everyone together. Countess Mavrodaki offers to umpire - but warns Margo that contests between the two nations are never friendly. Spiro advises Louisa that she has terrible taste in men, while Larry finds that Vasilia wants their relationship to progress faster than expected.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 215 votes.

The Durrells - S2E3

#6 - Episode 3 (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Louisa struggles to adapt to Larry moving out. The thought of all her children leaving her drives her to set aside her doubts about pursuing a relationship with Hugh, which leads to a revealing conversation about Vasilia. The younger Durrell children are not sure when their mother's birthday is - so plan a party anyway.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 218 votes.

The Durrells - S1E5

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

The family faces the unwanted arrival of a domineering aunt, while Larry's girlfriend also pays a visit - giving the unwelcome relative an opportunity to voice her disapproval of the whole family. Sven makes an offer that helps Louisa cope with adversity and Margo falls in love - but Gerry is more concerned with his newly acquired owlets.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 283 votes.

The Durrells - S1E6

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

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The family prepares for a celebration, and Margo is determined to persuade the reclusive Countess Mavrodaki to attend. Sven is put to the test by his potential family, but seems to make a good impression. Gerry begins to question whether keeping animals in his personal zoo is fair, and considers releasing them into the wild.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 268 votes.

The Durrells - S3E8

#3 - Episode 8 (Season 3 - Episode 8)

The family meets members of a travelling circus, and gets involved in helping them to drum up business. Larry falls in love with a contortionist, while Margo takes to the ring in person to perform a very dangerous act. Gerry is more concerned with making sure all of the animals featured in the show are well-treated. Spiros cannot bring himself to return to his empty house and begins spending more and more time at the Durrells' home - but the magic of the circus brings him and Louisa closer together. Last in the series.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 132 votes.

The Durrells - S2E6

#2 - Episode 6 (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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The family's maid goes into labour, so Leslie sends Larry to fetch Dr Petrides. However, he finds the doctor occupied, as he is in the middle of delivering his own wife's baby. Hugh has a proposition for a startled Leonora, which she promises to think about - but an altercation with Vasilia nearly ends in tragedy for them both. Donald attacks a rival suitor for Margo - who finds herself quite delighted by the thought of two men fighting over her - while Theo and Gerry make a discovery at the otters' den. Last in the series.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 206 votes.

The Durrells - S4E6

#1 - Episode 6 (Season 4 - Episode 6)

With storm clouds gathering, the islanders realise they can no longer ignore the rumblings of war, just as it looks as though the Durrells have found their happy ending. Larry marks his return by throwing an audacious play for the locals, but there are surprises for every member of the family.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 107 votes.

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