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Best Episodes of Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited
S1 Ep11
8.6
22nd Dec 1981
In 1939, the terminally ill Lord Marchmain decides to return to Brideshead, and his children begin preparing for his death.
Sebastian Against the World
S1 Ep4
8.5
3rd Nov 1981
Sebastian's alcoholism, depression, and misbehaviour become more and more of a problem. At an unhappy Easter at Brideshead, Charles tries to reason with him and is left devastated.
Brideshead Deserted
S1 Ep8
8.5
1st Dec 1981
Bridey commissions Charles to paint some parts of the family's London residence before it is demolished. He meets Cordelia again, and she expresses her unhappiness with the current state of her family.
Worst Episodes of Brideshead Revisited
The Unseen Hook
S1 Ep7
7.9
24th Nov 1981
With Lady Marchmain very near to death, Charles searches French Morocco for Sebastian. He finds him, and is shocked by the state he is in.
Et in Arcadia Ego
S1 Ep1
8.0
12th Oct 1981
In the spring of 1943, disillusioned Army captain Charles Ryder stumbles upon Brideshead, once home to the Marchmain family, and recalls how he visited it for the first time twenty years ago.
A Blow Upon a Bruise
S1 Ep5
8.1
10th Nov 1981
Charles returns from Paris to spend New Year 1925 at Brideshead and finds the family keeping Sebastian penniless to prevent him from spending on alcohol.
Brideshead Revisited Episode Guide
Et in Arcadia Ego
S1 Ep1
8.0
12th Oct 1981
In the spring of 1943, disillusioned Army captain Charles Ryder stumbles upon Brideshead, once home to the Marchmain family, and recalls how he visited it for the first time twenty years ago.
Home and Abroad
S1 Ep2
8.2
20th Oct 1981
While Sebastian recovers from a broken foot, Charles is introduced to Sebastian's younger sister Cordelia and his older brother Brideshead "Bridey". Sebastian decides to accept an invitation to Venice by his father, Lord Marchmain, and takes Charles with him.
The Bleak Light of Day
S1 Ep3
8.2
27th Oct 1981
As Charles gets closer to Sebastian's family, he and Sebastian begin growing apart. Lady Marchmain visits the university and implores Charles to be a good influence on her rowdy son.
Sebastian Against the World
S1 Ep4
8.5
3rd Nov 1981
Sebastian's alcoholism, depression, and misbehaviour become more and more of a problem. At an unhappy Easter at Brideshead, Charles tries to reason with him and is left devastated.
A Blow Upon a Bruise
S1 Ep5
8.1
10th Nov 1981
Charles returns from Paris to spend New Year 1925 at Brideshead and finds the family keeping Sebastian penniless to prevent him from spending on alcohol.
Julia
S1 Ep6
8.2
17th Nov 1981
Rex Mottram is determined to marry Julia, a prospect which a fatally ill Lady Marchmain is reluctant about. Charles learns that Sebastian stole money and disappeared.
The Unseen Hook
S1 Ep7
7.9
24th Nov 1981
With Lady Marchmain very near to death, Charles searches French Morocco for Sebastian. He finds him, and is shocked by the state he is in.
Brideshead Deserted
S1 Ep8
8.5
1st Dec 1981
Bridey commissions Charles to paint some parts of the family's London residence before it is demolished. He meets Cordelia again, and she expresses her unhappiness with the current state of her family.
Orphans of the Storm
S1 Ep9
8.4
8th Dec 1981
Charles and Julia meet on a transatlantic liner and begin an affair, to the dismay of Rex and Celia.
A Twitch Upon the Thread
S1 Ep10
8.4
15th Dec 1981
Bridey rebukes Julia for having affair with Charles while being married to someone else, stirring up intense emotions in her. Cordelia brings distressing news of Sebastian.
Brideshead Revisited
S1 Ep11
8.6
22nd Dec 1981
In 1939, the terminally ill Lord Marchmain decides to return to Brideshead, and his children begin preparing for his death.
Charles Ryder, an agnostic man, becomes involved with members of the Flytes, a Catholic family of aristocrats, over the course of several years between the two world wars.
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The best rated episodes of Brideshead Revisited are:
Brideshead Revisited S1E11 rated 8.6
Sebastian Against the World S1E4 rated 8.5
Brideshead Deserted S1E8 rated 8.5
The lowest rated episodes of Brideshead Revisited are:
The Unseen Hook S1E7 rated 7.9
Et in Arcadia Ego S1E1 rated 8.0
A Blow Upon a Bruise S1E5 rated 8.1
The first episode of Brideshead Revisited aired on October 12, 1981.
The last episode of Brideshead Revisited aired on December 22, 1981.
