The best episodes of Sanditon

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1. 01

   S01E03 · September 8, 2019 · 47m

   Episode 37.2

   Charlotte sets out to avoid Sidney, until a serious accident forces them together and to reappraise each other. When Tom brings a new doctor to the town, he and Lady Denham clash, while Clara makes a bold move in her bid to outplay Sir Edward and Esther.

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2. 02

   S01E07 · October 6, 2019 · 49m

   Episode 77.0

   As the Sanditon summer regatta approaches, Sidney wrestles with his feelings towards an old flame and Young Stringer reveals his feelings to Charlotte. With Lady Denham at death's door, the tensions between Edward, Clara and Esther finally come to a head - with surprising consequences.

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3. 03

   S02E01 · March 20, 2022 · 54m

   Episode 17.0

   Charlotte returns to Sanditon in unexpected circumstances. A company of Army Officers descend on the town, offering romantic opportunities. Meanwhile, Georgiana meets an intriguing artist and Esther Babington has an unwanted encounter with her past.

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4. 04

   S02E02 · March 27, 2022 · 54m

   Episode 27.0

   Charlotte starts her new job as governess for the mysterious Alexander Colbourne. Alison longs for her knight in shining armor. Georgiana receives bad news, and Tom and Colonel Lennox make plans for Sanditon’s development.

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5. 05

   S02E03 · April 3, 2022 · 54m

   Episode 37.0

   Charlotte and Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding as she and Colonel Lennox enjoy a close encounter. Alison falls for her new beau. Clara seeks Esther’s help.

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6. 06

   S02E04 · April 10, 2022 · 46m

   Episode 47.0

   Tension mounts when Colbourne and Colonel Lennox reunite at Lady Denham’s garden party. Georgiana learns a vital piece of information about her inheritance. Alison’s proposal nearly ends in tragedy.

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7. 07

   S03E06 · April 23, 2023 · 52m

   Episode 67.0

   Charlotte desperately wants to tell Colbourne the truth about her feelings, but a shocking revelation stops her in her tracks. Having opened her heart, Georgiana’s worst fears are realized when she discovers she has been abandoned.

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8. 08

   S01E04 · September 15, 2019 · 48m

   Episode 46.8

   The arrival of Miss Lambe's forbidden love causes Charlotte to question her opinion of Sidney. Clara witnesses a moment between Esther and Sir Edward that raises her suspicions about their relationship, with devastating consequences for Esther.

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9. 09

   S02E05 · April 17, 2022 · 46m

   Episode 56.7

   Lennox and Colbourne’s rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head. Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future. Edward’s manipulation of Esther takes a dark turn as Alison realizes what she has been missing.

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10. 10

    S02E06 · April 24, 2022 · 46m

    Episode 66.7

    Alison prepares to leave Sanditon with her dreams of romance fading. Esther faces a bleak future. Charlotte wonders what her future will look like. Georgiana learns shocking truths when Sidney’s belongings are returned.

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11. 11

    S03E05 · April 16, 2023 · 52m

    Episode 56.7

    Charlotte and Colbourne rush to Augusta’s aid and it’s revealed whether Edward really is a changed man or not. Tom secures a financial investment… but is delivered some devastating news. And whilst love blossoms elsewhere, Arthur’s heart is broken.

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12. 12

    S01E06 · September 29, 2019 · 49m

    Episode 66.5

    Charlotte and Sidney find themselves at loggerheads but must work together in an attempt to rescue Miss Lambe. Tom tries to save Sanditon and his marriage, while Edward and Clara enter into a scandalous pact to finally get their hands on Lady Denham's inheritance.

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13. 13

    S03E03 · April 2, 2023 · 52m

    Episode 36.5

    Georgiana gets a surprise visit. Colbourne’s shooting party goes ahead and Charlotte has to confront all that she’s lost. Mary and Tom cross swords over his plans for the old town.

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14. 14

    S03E04 · April 9, 2023 · 52m

    Episode 46.5

    Charlotte attempts to distance herself from Colbourne but as they are repeatedly thrown into each other’s orbit, their chemistry rises. Meanwhile Georgiana is unravelling and makes a surprising decision to protect herself.

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15. 15

    S03E01 · March 19, 2023 · 52m

    Episode 16.0

    Charlotte arrive back at the Regency era seaside resort—fiancé in tow—for the society event of the year. Seeing Colbourne again leaves her feeling uncertain. Meanwhile, Georgiana receives a shocking threat to her fortune, and Edward tries to prove to Lady Denham that he is a changed man.

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16. 16

    S01E02 · September 1, 2019 · 47m

    Episode 25.9

    Charlotte and Sidney clash again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a chance encounter. Tensions surrounding Miss Lambe's arrival in Sanditon erupt at Lady Denham's grand pineapple luncheon, and Esther and Edward realise that Clara poses a significant threat to their ambitions.

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17. 17

    S01E01 · August 25, 2019 · 48m

    Episode 15.6

    When a coach accident introduces Charlotte to the Parker family, she quickly seizes the opportunity to throw herself into the adventure she has craved all her life by returning with them to the developing seaside resort of Sanditon. Charlotte, however, soon discovers that the inhabitants of the town behave in curious and unpredictable ways that she could never have imagined.

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18. 18

    S01E05 · September 22, 2019 · 49m

    Episode 55.5

    Tensions between Tom and his labourers erupt during the Sanditon cricket match. Charlotte and Sidney continue to clash, resulting in Miss Lambe being placed in terrible danger, while Lord Babington offers Esther a glimpse of a better future.

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19. 19

    S01E08 · October 13, 2019 · 48m

    Episode 85.0

    On the night of the Midsummer Ball, romantic interests are finally resolved. However, the fate of Sanditon is in the balance when events conspire to leave Charlotte and the Parker family facing down impossible choices. Series finale.

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20. 20

    S03E02 · March 26, 2023 · 52m

    Episode 23.8

    Georgiana faces a nearly impossible task in trying to find a lawyer, but help arrives from a surprising place. Lady Denham accepts a new vision for the town and spars with an old flame. Arthur makes a new friend.

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