The Cedar Tree

1. S01E01VictoriaSeptember 20, 1976—Holiday cheer abounds at Larkfield Manor as the Bourne family prepares their Christmas celebration, but the mood is tempered by youngest dau
2. S01E02ElizabethSeptember 21, 1976—Elizabeth meets Dr. Cropper's handsome young associate Dr. Brian Harrington, and the two grow closer as they share their mutual interest in
3. S01E03Anne: Part 1September 27, 1976—Middle daughter Anne prepares for a fancy dress party, and the family is shocked by the immodest costume she selects. When Arthur forbids he
4. S01E04Anne: Part 2September 28, 1976—Anne's shocking defiance of her father's orders threatens familial harmony at Larkfield Manor. With the family's encouragement, Anne must ad
5. S01E05A Question Of Values: Part 1October 4, 1976—Frank Chapman, head dairyman for the Bourne family, confides to Arthur that his son Alan has gotten his girlfriend Peggy into trouble. When
6. S01E06A Question Of Values: Part 2October 5, 1976—Helen befriends Mrs. Wickham, and the two work in tandem to affect some understanding between Arthur and Mr. Wickham. Alan reaches a decisio
7. S01E07Spring Fever: Part 1October 11, 1976—Elizabeth returns from London insisting she's over her infatuation with Brian Harrington, but her feelings are reignited when Brian confides
8. S01E08Spring Fever: Part 2October 12, 1976—Elizabeth's secret meeting with Brian is in jeopardy when Anne borrows her car without asking permission, and she has an accident.
9. S01E09One Come Down: Part 1October 18, 1976—Against all odds, Anne enters a competition with her beloved mare Tallulah, while Elizabeth continues to pursue a seemingly futile relations
10. S01E10One Come Down: Part 2October 19, 1976—The Bourne family awaits word of Anne who has not regained consciousness and must undergo tests for possible brain damage. Meanwhile, the cr
11. S01E11Gerald: Part 1October 25, 1976—Recuperating from the accident, Anne invites handsome but conceited actor Gerald Hope Langley to spend Easter with her at Larkfield Manor. G
12. S01E12Gerald: Part 2October 26, 1976—Anne and Victoria contrive to keep Phyllis and Gerald apart. Arthur's private word with Phyllis prompts a sincere apology and Gerald's just
13. S01E13The Quiet Side: Part 1November 1, 1976—Following an embarrassing incident with Anne, Helen bans spoiled, boisterous Rex Burton-Smith from associating with the family. However, Vic
14. S01E14The Quiet Side: Part 2November 2, 1976—With help from Anne and Elizabeth, Victoria plans another adventure with Rex, but unknown to them all, his bravado obscures a devastating se
15. S01E15Close of Play: Part 1November 8, 1976—Hoping to enlist his participation in a local charity match, Arthur encourages Anne's new relationship with talented cricketer Sir Nigel Mar
16. S01E16Close of Play: Part 2November 9, 1976—Anne and Elizabeth's beaus are on opposing sides as the cricket match gets underway. Later, Sir Nigel demonstrates an exceptional talent for
17. S01E17High Tides: Part 1November 15, 1976—Elizabeth befriends newcomer Rachel Earnshaw who has moved to the village from London following a public divorce. The two share the bond of
18. S01E18High Tides: Part 2November 16, 1976—When Mrs. Earnshaw suffers another nervous collapse requiring Elizabeth to look after her, Arthur invites her to the Bourne home, where she
19. S01E19The Mice at Play: Part 1November 23, 1976—With Arthur and Helen on holiday in Scotland, Victoria finds it unwise to invite a visiting Klaus for the weekend, until the girls decide to
20. S01E20The Mice At Play: Part 2November 23, 1976—The weekend doesn't unfold as planned for the Bourne sisters when Anne is a slave to the kitchen, chaperon Mrs. Walden attempts to seduce Kl
21. S01E21Fete Accompli: Part 1November 29, 1976—Lady Alice sulks after she's offered the honor of opening the annual village fête, but is subsequently displaced by Earl Mulligan, a popular
22. S01E22Fete Accompli: Part 2November 30, 1976—The Bournes are frantic as the fête gets underway, but their fears are allayed when Earl Mulligan proves a charming presence onscreen and of
23. S01E23Moment of Truth: Part 1December 6, 1976—Elizabeth decides to continue her education in a London teaching hospital, but just as she persuades Arthur to accept her decision, a phone
24. S01E24Moment of Truth: Part 2December 7, 1976—Brian and Anne fail to understand Elizabeth's sudden reticence to accept a future with Brian. When Elizabeth suggests Brian would give up hi
25. S01E25Cause for Concern: Part 1December 13, 1976—Helen entertains wealthy new neighbors the Cartlands but is unnerved when she discovers that Arthur and Rosemary Cartland share a past assoc
26. S01E26Cause for Concern: Part 2December 14, 1976—A jealous Helen wonders if Arthur once had an affair with Rosemary. Arthur hires petty thief Jim Tapper to help Gates with the estate. Phyll
27. S01E27Diagnosis: Part 1December 20, 1976—Elizabeth returns from Wales, has a startling encounter with Jim Tapper, and learns that Anne is undergoing medical tests in London. An anxi
28. S01E28Diagnosis: Part 2December 21, 1976—Elizabeth learns more about Jim Tapper. After Anne's diagnosis, Arthur and Helen agree she must leave immediately for experimental treatment
29. S01E29The Treatment: Part 1December 27, 1976—As Anne and Helen prepare for their journey to Germany, Anne bids emotional farewells to her family. Elizabeth must face delaying her educat
30. S01E30The Treatment: Part 2December 28, 1976—Lady Alice secretly insists upon paying for Anne's expenses. While the Bourne family prepares for the Christmas season, a brave Anne begins
31. S01E31A Quiet Christmas: Part 1January 4, 1977—Lady Alice and Nanny continue to eye Jim Tapper with suspicion. Uncovering Jim's sensitive side, Elizabeth gives him an appropriate gift for
32. S01E32A Quiet Christmas: Part 2January 5, 1977—Victoria plays the wallflower when the Cartlands visit. With Helen abroad, Lady Alice wonders about Rosemary's intentions toward Arthur. Aun
33. S01E33Party Manners: Part 1January 13, 1977—Arthur fails to return from his trip to see Admiral Burrell. A restless Elizabeth wants to leave for Phyllis' party in London. Nanny wants G
34. S01E34Party Manners: Part 2January 14, 1977—At Phyllis' party, Victoria meets Jewish music student Emil Schwartz. Elizabeth is pursued by writer Ambrose Fielding and later makes a disc
35. S01E35Conflict: Part 1January 20, 1977—With most of the family abroad and Nanny ill, Larkfield Manor seems quiet as a tomb. Rumors of the impending death of King George cast a som
36. S01E36Conflict: Part 2January 21, 1977—Despite their best attempts to keep the dinner party amiable, Elizabeth and Victoria are unable to change Phyllis' foul mood during the dinn
37. S01E37A Lesson For Jim: Part 1January 27, 1977—Gates catches young Jim Tapper reading a copy of Great Expectations lent to him by Elizabeth and returns the book without asking Jim. Arthur
38. S01E38A Lesson For Jim: Part 2January 28, 1977—Arthur gives Jim a second chance after his accident. Gates and Nanny take an interest in helping Jim learn how to get on in domestic service
39. S01E39Next of Kin: Part 1February 3, 1977—Alice gets ill and Arthur goes missing in Europe, the young sisters have to cope with both events.
40. S01E40Next of Kin: Part 2February 4, 1977—Phyllis and Charles anxiously await word on the identity of the unidentified Englishman in hospital following a beating in Hamburg. Elizabet
41. S01E41In Confidence: Part 1February 10, 1977—On Arthur's abrupt return,Charles suspects he has been working as a spy in Germany.
42. S01E42In Confidence: Part 2February 11, 1977—The strain of keeping up Sir Michael's charade begins to affect Arthur's disposition. Charles receives a disturbing letter from Helen, who s
43. S01E43Easter Party: Part 1February 17, 1977—Phyllis arrives unexpectedly at Larkfield Manor for the family Easter Party and is dismayed to learn that the Cartlands have been invited. E
44. S01E44Easter Party: Part 2February 18, 1977—Phyllis flees back to London following the ghastly incident with Rosemary. Charles remembers Peter from Eaton and stuns Arthur with the reve
45. S01E45The Larger Size: Part 1March 24, 1977—Victoria senses conflict between her music studies and Alice's preoccupation with her coming out season. Peter asks Elizabeth to the ballet,
46. S01E46The Larger Size: Part 2March 25, 1977—Phyllis feels her age after Victoria describes her visit to a nightclub with Peter. Later, while shopping for her coming out wardrobe, Victo
47. S01E47Gwilym: Part 1March 4, 1977—The summer heat and multiplying guests are problems at Larkfield Manor. First, Elizabeth is ill-prepared for the arrival of Victoria, Phylli
48. S01E48Gwilym: Part 2March 5, 1977—Gwilym charms the Bourne household with the exception of Arthur. Gwilym's passionate objection to war of any kind infuriates Arthur, who is
49. S01E49A Break in the Circle: Part 1March 10, 1977—When Jim and Gates' motorbike disappear at the same time, Gates jumps to the conclusion that Jim has stolen it. Elizabeth delays reporting t
50. S01E50A Break in the Circle: Part 2March 11, 1977—A stern Arthur sorts out Jim and smooths things over with Gates. Talk of civil unrest in Spain leads Nanny to the wireless where she hears d
51. S01E51A Fresh Start: Part 1March 17, 1977—Elizabeth decides it's time she goes to London to see if a career in medicine is what she truly wants. With Victoria's friend Laura Collins
52. S01E52A Fresh Start: Part 2March 18, 1977—Elizabeth has an opportunity to use her medical training after someone falls from the cedar tree. Mrs. Gates feels that Elizabeth is continu
53. S01E53Outlook Unsettled: Part 1March 24, 1977—Larkfield Manor is poised for desolation as the summer of 1936 draws to an end. With Arthur away, Phyllis returns to her flat in London, whi
54. S01E54Outlook Unsettled: Part 2March 25, 1977—Laura inadvertently receives the brunt of Elizabeth's anger over Victoria's ill-timed revelation to Rosemary. Charles has a heart-to-heart w
55. S01E55The Cost of a Secret: Part 1March 31, 1977—The Bourne family eagerly anticipates the return of Arthur after a two month absence, but Laura is intimidated by the commander. Victoria le
56. S01E56The Cost of a Secret: Part 2April 1, 1977—After rejecting Rosemary, Arthur confides to Charles that he will never forgive her and her father for talking him into deceiving Helen. Cha
57. S01E57Trouble at Layford Park: Part 1April 7, 1977—Mrs. Gates speculates that Phyllis is serious about Jack Poole, the gentleman she's bringing to Larkfield Manor for the weekend. Arthur and
58. S01E58Trouble at Layford Park: Part 2April 8, 1977—Phyllis tells Arthur about Jack's scheme to create his own charter air firm. When she wonders if Geoffrey Cartland might be persuaded to com
59. S01E59A Capital Idea: Part 1April 14, 1977—With Arthur away shooting, Phyllis and Jack seize the opportunity to pose Jack's air transfer scheme to Geoffrey. Phyllis invites Geoffrey f
60. S01E60A Capital Idea: Part 2April 15, 1977—After Nanny hears a rumor from Gates about Penelope Finch, the gossip is passed on to Phyllis. Jack concocts a brilliant scheme to extricate
61. S01E61The Woman I Love: Part 1April 21, 1977—Nanny learns about the bi-election and Arthur's potential involvement. Rosemary encourages Arthur to stand for parliament, but Mrs. Hedges a
62. S01E62The Woman I Love: Part 2April 22, 1977—The Bournes debate the potential constitutional crisis surrounding the relationship between King Edward and Mrs. Simpson. Arthur welcomes La
63. S01E63A Blessing in Disguise: Part 1April 28, 1977—Phyllis traveling France with Jack, and Liz's inability to come home for Christmas disappoints the Bourne family. Vicky confides to Arthur t
64. S01E64A Blessing in Disguise: Part 2April 29, 1977—Charles and Lady Alice engage in a tiff when he jokingly lavishes Dame Violet with praise. Meanwhile, Mrs. Gates tires of being at the Dame'
65. S01E65Turn of the Year: Part 1May 5, 1977—With Arthur and Elizabeth away, Phyllis invites the family and Nanny to celebrate New Year's Eve with her in London. Jack anxiously awaits t
66. S01E66Turn of the Year: Part 2May 6, 1977—Phyllis turns to Nanny for comfort after a terrible row with Jack. Later, Jack's actions aren't encouraging. Phyllis confides in Charles abo
67. S01E67A Mackerel Sky: Part 1May 12, 1977—The house is struck by a terrible storm..but has Jim's negligence made the situation worse?
68. S01E68A Mackerel Sky: Part 2May 13, 1977—The family fears the cedar tree branch will strike the house, but an unexpected hero saves the day. Mrs. Gates becomes more upset when Lady
69. S01E69The Suspect: Part 1May 19, 1977—Lady Alice's jewelery is stolen and she has her suspicions of whom has taken it.
70. S01E70The Suspect: Part 2May 20, 1977—Detective Inspector Webster arrives to take fingerprints and question the servants and guests about the disappearance of Lady Alice's jewels
71. S01E71I Trust You: Part 1May 26, 1977—The family looks forward to a visit by James Hamilton, a young lad from Charles' former school, but Charles warns that he is not like other
72. S01E72I Trust You: Part 2May 27, 1977—The search is on for Jamie when he bolts following the incident in the schoolroom. Charles blames himself for not recognizing the depth of J
73. S01E73The Challenge: Part 1June 2, 1977—Lady Alice anxiously prepares to attend the coronation, but then she receives distressing news. Arthur enlists the aid of Rosemary to solve
74. S01E74The Challenge: Part 2June 3, 1977—Laura confides to Arthur the tension between Peter and Klaus, prompting Arthur to take action. Klaus wants Vicky to understand the Nazi part
75. S01E75Miss Gribble: Part 1June 9, 1977—Nanny bristles when Arthur receives a letter from Miss Gribble, the irritable, former governess to the Bourne family. With the unexpected ar
76. S01E76Miss Gribble: Part 2June 10, 1977—Following Miss Gribble's observations about the suitability of Peter as a husband for Elizabeth, Phyllis extracts a confession from Liz rega
77. S01E77The New Member: Part 1June 16, 1977—With the wedding a month away, Liz has not selected a wedding gown, and she apologizes to the Cartlands for being distracted by Arthur's upc
78. S01E78The New Member: Part 2June 17, 1977—Liz makes an unexpected move as Arthur's bi-election grows closer. Peter and Laura share a pleasant morning discussing their acceptance into
79. S01E79A Woman's Privilege: Part 1June 23, 1977—With Arthur distracted by recent events, Liz phones the Cartlands to arrange a lunch with Rosemary. Mrs. Gates confides to Fred that Liz rec
80. S01E80A Woman's Privilege: Part 2June 24, 1977—When Peter wonders about the lunch with Liz, Rosemary suggests that he and Liz arrange a meeting. Vicky discusses Klaus with her father, and
81. S01E81Consolation: Part 1June 23, 1977—Phyllis shares joyous news of an engagement with Liz. Vicky and Charles have a bittersweet chat about death. Peter fears he will soon put hi
82. S01E82Consolation: Part 2July 1, 1977—Phyllis encourages an uncomfortable Liz to tend to the surprise visitor. Unsure of Geoffrey's activities, Rosemary makes a secret request of

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Autumn Tints: Part 1October 20, 1977—Rosemary tries to gain a confession from Peter: Jack and Phyllis return from their honeymoon.
2. S02E02Autumn Tints: Part 2October 21, 1977—Rosemary resolves to divorce Geoffrey. Vicky is depressed, and there is disappointment for Liz.
3. S02E03The Scapegoat: Part 1October 27, 1977—Arthur can now reveal the offer of the post of Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Lord of the Admiralty.
4. S02E04The Scapegoat: Part 2October 28, 1977—Jack is stunned by Geoffery's call for his resignation.The Von Heynigs arrive without Klaus; Klaus and Vicky's possible engagement is discus
5. S02E05Rumour: Part 1November 3, 1977—The von Heynigs return to Munich with Vicky and Laura,and Vicky witnesses a Nazi rally. Arthur, meanwhile, is characterised as a Nazi sympat
6. S02E06Rumour: Part 2November 4, 1977—Peter becomes increasingly concerned for Laura.
7. S02E07Mystery in Munich: Part 1November 10, 1977—Vicky missed Klaus, and Peter feels Laura's absence sharply. Capt. Julian Palmer is to move into the mill-house on the Layford estate.
8. S02E08Mystery in Munich: Part 2November 11, 1977—Mrs Gates is involved in a road accident. Arthur's mother arrives at Larkfield, and there is a troubling call from London.
9. S02E09Official Enquiry: Part 1November 17, 1977—Laura's grandmother has died. With no word from Laura, Peter and Arther intend to go to Germany to look for her.
10. S02E10Official Enquiry: Part 2November 18, 1977—Laura returns, claiming no knowledge of the von Heynig's disappearance.
11. S02E11Deep Waters: Part 1November 24, 1977—
12. S02E12Deep Waters: Part 2November 25, 1977—Liz has disappeared after arguing with Gwilym; a search is launched on the Welsh border.
13. S02E13Recrimination: Part 1December 1, 1977—Gwilym searches for Liz, while Vicky is convinced her sister is dead.
14. S02E14Recrimination: Part 2December 2, 1977—Liz is safe. Gwilym is furious on being told that he cannot talk to her.
15. S02E15The Ugly Truth: Part 1December 8, 1977—Liz tells Arthur of her dilemma. Peter tries to talk Laura out of the Spanish visit, Klaus returns.
16. S02E16The Ugly Truth: Part 2December 9, 1977—Klaus describes his parent's arrest; Laura insists that they have been fairly treated.
17. S02E17Cariad: Part 1December 15, 1977—Liz and Gwilym are reunited, and Lady Alice and Mrs Gates are feuding.
18. S02E18Cariad: Part 2December 16, 1977—Alice apologises to Mrs Gates, and Liz is remorseful after spending a night with Gwilym.
19. S02E19An Old Flame: Part 1December 22, 1977—Lady Alice is visited by a former beau, and a letter from Laura describes the miseries of the civil war.
20. S02E20An Old Flame: Part 2December 23, 1977—Laura is injured and trapped in a village, Peter resolves to rescue her.
21. S02E21A Good Living: Part 1December 29, 1977—The selection of a new parish priest causes conflict.
22. S02E22A Good Living: Part 2December 30, 1977—Ralph takes Liz and Rosie to meet prospective parish priest Dieter, in the hope of changing Arthur's mind.
23. S02E23Blind Spot: Part 1January 5, 1978—Vicky sees a way to marry Klaus, and former cadet Clive seeks Jullian's help in a delicate matter at the Admiralty.
24. S02E24Blind Spot: Part 2January 6, 1978—Clive explains that he has been accused of spying for the Communists.

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