Bomb Girls (2012–2013)

Plot
Set in the 1940s, Bomb Girls tells the remarkable stories of the women who risked their lives in a munitions factory building bombs for the Allied forces fighting on the European front. The series delves into the lives of these exceptional women – peers, friends and rivals – who find themselves thrust into new worlds and changed profoundly as they are liberated from their home and social restrictions.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01MisfiresThe women at Victory Munitions must band together when the blame for an accidental explosion is laid at their feet.
- 02Jumping TracksWhen rich girl Gladys Witham takes an office job at Victory Munitions, she discovers a new world — a fascinating sisterhood and a cause that she hopes may change her life.
- 03How You TrustA surprise inspection puts VicMu employees under the gun giving Lorna an opportunity to finally rid the factory of Marco, and Gladys must defend herself against a thief to prove Kate’s innocence.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01Jumping TracksJanuary 4, 2012When rich girl Gladys Witham takes an office job at Victory Munitions, she discovers a new world — a fascinating sisterhood and a cause that
- S01E02Season's bestMisfiresJanuary 11, 2012The women at Victory Munitions must band together when the blame for an accidental explosion is laid at their feet.
- S01E03How You TrustJanuary 18, 2012A surprise inspection puts VicMu employees under the gun giving Lorna an opportunity to finally rid the factory of Marco, and Gladys must de
- S01E04Bringing Up BombshellJanuary 25, 2012A propaganda film shoot has the girls discovering they're victims of the war's hype.
- S01E05ArmisticeFebruary 1, 2012With Armistice Day approaching, battles near and far are cast into stark relief. Lorna struggles to free herself from Marco while Gladys’s s
- S01E06Element of SurpriseFebruary 8, 2012Set against the attack on Pearl Harbor, Gladys’s secret job is exposed, while Lorna grapples with a possible pregnancy and Kate struggles to
Season02
- S02E01Season's bestThe QuickeningJanuary 2, 2013With the war intensifying overseas, Gladys is inspired to organize a fundraiser for Canadian POWs, which her parents commandeer for their ow
- S02E02Roses RedJanuary 9, 2013A surprise visit from a soldier makes Valentine’s Day special for Gladys. At the same time, Marco and Bob exchange words over Lorna, while K
- S02E03The Enemy WithinJanuary 16, 2013Gladys travels with Marco and his mother to an internment camp in hopes of aiding Marco's detained father, while Lorna focuses her energy on
- S02E04Guests of HonourJanuary 23, 2013Lorna plans a dinner to celebrate Eugene's success. Vera and Carol move towards a tenuous friendship despite their differences. Kate decid
- S02E05The Harder We FightJanuary 30, 2013When a group of Maritimers arrive at the plant, one of the girls, Reggie, immediately draws Betty's suspicions and ire. Meanwhile, Lorna's h
- S02E06Where There's SmokeFebruary 6, 2013Rising tension between Lorna and Gladys is amplified by Gene's volatile behaviour. VicMu hosts a cavalcade to raise money for war bonds.
- S02E07Party LineMarch 25, 2013A worried Lorna worries for the safety of her sons during a difficult time. Meanwhile, Gladys isolates herself to fight her own private bat
- S02E08Fifth ColumnApril 1, 2013Gladys spends a night out with the ladies dealing with unwanted attention from a mystery man and an inquisitive redhead. Elsewhere, Lorna pe
- S02E09Something FierceApril 8, 2013An intrepid reporter visits VicMu, shaking things up and causing Lorna to examine her value at work; Kate takes an innovative approach to ju
- S02E10Romeo FoxtrotApril 15, 2013Lorna takes up dancing and surprises both herself and the instructor; Kate and Ivan explore the terms of their engagement; and Betty learns
- S02E11Kings and PawnsApril 22, 2013Gladys is torn between her duty and her friendships. Lorna wrestles with her family's changing dynamics and Marco realizes that people are
- S02E12Blood RelationsApril 29, 2013Detective Brodie questions Kate about her father's death. Clifford offers Gladys an unexpected opportunity. Lorna grapples with some serio
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