The best episodes of Bridgerton

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1. 01

   S04E05 · February 26, 2026 · 1h 5m

   Yes or No7.7

   A new neighbor shakes up Bridgerton House. Hyacinth and Gregory take their first steps into society. Penelope struggles with the loss of anonymity.

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2. 02

   S01E01 · December 25, 2020 · 59m

   Diamond of the First Water7.5

   Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.

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3. 03

   S04E07 · February 26, 2026 · 1h 7m

   The Beyond7.3

   The Bridgerton family unites in the wake of a tragedy. Sophie's plans hit a snag. Benedict faces a heartwrenching choice.

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4. 04

   S03E01 · May 16, 2024 · 58m

   Out of the Shadows7.2

   The debutantes enter the marriage mart as Francesca navigates her first season out. A well-traveled bachelor returns, and Penelope unveils a new look.

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5. 05

   S04E06 · February 26, 2026 · 1h 7m

   The Passing Winter7.2

   Sophie fears the consequences of an impulsive decision. Benedict comes to terms with a new heir. A lavish ball is upended by a shocking announcement.

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6. 06

   S01E05 · December 25, 2020 · 1h 2m

   The Duke and I7.0

   To fend off rumors about their garden escapade, Simon and Daphne must make a personal appeal to the queen. Marina's wedlock scheme dismays Penelope.

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7. 07

   S02E02 · March 25, 2022 · 54m

   Off to the Races6.9

   Facing heated competition and a prickly foe, Anthony steps up his courtship game. Eloise makes a Lady Whistledown discovery as a family member returns.

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8. 08

   S03E04 · May 16, 2024 · 55m

   Old Friends6.9

   When a caller arrives at her home, Penelope faces a difficult choice. For others, opportunities to build a fresh start — and find a love match — abound.

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9. 09

   S03E06 · June 13, 2024 · 1h 8m

   Romancing Mister Bridgerton6.9

   A desperate impostor strives to publicly win the queen's favor. Penelope races to write an urgent missive — but has the damage already been done?

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10. 10

    S01E02 · December 25, 2020 · 1h 2m

    Shock and Delight6.8

    Simon's apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.

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11. 11

    S02E01 · March 25, 2022 · 1h 11m

    Capital R Rake6.8

    Anthony begins his search for a wife, Eloise braves her society debut, and Lady Danbury helps the queen choose a diamond among the season's debutantes.

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12. 12

    S03E02 · May 16, 2024 · 52m

    How Bright the Moon6.8

    Penelope begins her private lessons in charming suitors, but the arrangement quickly grows complicated. A dazzling debutante seizes the queen's attention.

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13. 13

    S04E08 · February 26, 2026 · 1h 10m

    Dance in the Country6.8

    With Sophie in peril and the entire family's reputation at stake, the Bridgertons must rely on the ton's most powerful currency: scandal.

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14. 14

    S02E08 · March 25, 2022 · 1h 12m

    The Viscount Who Loved Me6.7

    Anthony lashes out as he awaits news of Kate, while Eloise turns to Theo for help in her Lady Whistledown hunt and Lady Featherington plans a grand ball.

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15. 15

    S03E05 · June 13, 2024 · 59m

    Tick Tock6.7

    Lady Whistledown's surprising engagement announcement reverberates through the Ton, while Penelope grapples with the need to disclose her true identity.

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16. 16

    S02E06 · March 25, 2022 · 1h 9m

    The Choice6.6

    Anthony's duty to his family wars with his desire for Kate. Edwina ponders her future — and impresses the queen. Eloise's rendezvous stirs suspicion.

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17. 17

    S03E03 · May 16, 2024 · 55m

    Forces of Nature6.6

    Penelope catches the eye of nature-loving Lord Debling, to the dismay of other admirers. A near-catastrophe on a windy day makes a hero out of Colin.

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18. 18

    S03E07 · June 13, 2024 · 1h 1m

    Joining of Hands6.6

    A shocking column fuels the queen's search for the real Lady Whistledown. As the wedding looms, Penelope questions her future as a wife — and scribe.

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19. 19

    S01E03 · December 25, 2020 · 58m

    Art of the Swoon6.5

    After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.

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20. 20

    S01E04 · December 25, 2020 · 1h 2m

    An Affair of Honor6.5

    Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown's identity.

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21. 21

    S02E03 · March 25, 2022 · 1h 9m

    A Bee in Your Bonnet6.5

    The Sharmas arrive at the Bridgerton's country estate, where Anthony seeks to win Kate's good opinion amid bad memories and a ruthless game of pall-mall.

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22. 22

    S02E04 · March 25, 2022 · 59m

    Victory6.4

    As guests gather for the Bridgerton's ball, Anthony and Kate clash during a hunting party, Colin revisits the past, and Lady Featherington sets a trap.

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23. 23

    S01E07 · December 25, 2020 · 1h 1m

    Oceans Apart6.3

    Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.

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24. 24

    S04E01 · January 29, 2026 · 1h 3m

    The Waltz6.3

    Despite pressure from the ton, Benedict Bridgerton isn't one to settle down — until a masked woman at a ball unexpectedly captures his heart.

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25. 25

    S01E08 · December 25, 2020 · 1h 13m

    After the Rain6.2

    The duke and duchess's season-ending ball signals a turning point for their marriage — and ushers in changes of fortune and fate to those around them.

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