What are the best episodes of Shogun?

The best rated episodes of Shogun are: Part 4 - S1E4 rated 8.2, Part 2 - S1E2 rated 8.1

What are the worst episodes of Shogun?

The lowest rated episodes of Shogun are: Part 5 - S1E5 rated 8.0, Part 1 - S1E1 rated 8.0

Sep 1980 - Sep 1980

7.8

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Part 4
S1 Ep4
8.2
18th Sep 1980
Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.
Part 2
S1 Ep2
8.1
16th Sep 1980
After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.

Part 5
S1 Ep5
8.0
19th Sep 1980
Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.
Part 1
S1 Ep1
8.0
15th Sep 1980
Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.

Part 1
S1 Ep1
8.0
15th Sep 1980
Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.
Part 2
S1 Ep2
8.1
16th Sep 1980
After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.
Part 3
S1 Ep3
8.1
17th Sep 1980
Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.
Part 4
S1 Ep4
8.2
18th Sep 1980
Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.
Part 5
S1 Ep5
8.0
19th Sep 1980
Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.