E01
Diamond of the First Water
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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Bridgerton
RunningFirst aired 2020-12-25Netflix
Drama · Romance
Based on Julia Quinn's best-selling series of novels, Bridgerton is set in the sexy, lavish and competitive world of Regency London high society. From the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair to the aristocratic palaces of Park Lane and beyond, the series unveils a seductive, sumptuous world replete with intricate rules and dramatic power struggles, where no one is truly ever on steady ground. At the heart of the show is the powerful Bridgerton family. Comprised of eight close-knit siblings, this funny, witty, daring and clever group must navigate the upper ten thousand's marriage mart in search of romance, adventure and love.
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Season by season.
32 listed episodes across 4 seasons. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
Season 1 8 episodes
E02
Shock and Delight
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.
E03
Art of the Swoon
After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.
E04
An Affair of Honor
Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown's identity.
E05
The Duke and I
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.
E06
Swish
On her honeymoon, Daphne discovers just how uninformed she is about the physical aspects of the marital bed. Colin comes to a decision about Marina.
E07
Oceans Apart
Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.
E08
After the Rain
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.
Season 2 8 episodes
E01
Capital R Rake
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.
E02
Off to the Races
Facing heated competition and a prickly foe, Anthony steps up his courtship game. Eloise makes a Lady Whistledown discovery as a family member returns.
E03
A Bee in Your Bonnet
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.
E04
Victory
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.
E05
An Unthinkable Fate
Rattled by Anthony's hasty nuptial plans, Kate receives advice from Lady Danbury. Eloise spars with a new ally. Emotions run high during a dinner party.
E06
The Choice
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.
E07
Harmony
Scandalous rumors swirl around the Bridgertons and the Sharmas. The queen's ire over Lady Whistledown lands Eloise and Penelope in a quandary.
E08
The Viscount Who Loved Me
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.
Season 3 8 episodes
E01
Out of the Shadows
The debutantes enter the marriage mart as Francesca navigates her first season out. A well-traveled bachelor returns, and Penelope unveils a new look.
E02
How Bright the Moon
Penelope begins her private lessons in charming suitors, but the arrangement quickly grows complicated. A dazzling debutante seizes the queen's attention.
E03
Forces of Nature
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.
E04
Old Friends
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.
E05
Tick Tock
Lady Whistledown's surprising engagement announcement reverberates through the Ton, while Penelope grapples with the need to disclose her true identity.
E06
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
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?
E07
Joining of Hands
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.
E08
Into the Light
With a rival threatening to divulge her secret for money, Penelope chooses the best path forward as her relationships and livelihood hang in the balance.
Season 4 8 episodes
E01
The Waltz
Despite pressure from the ton, Benedict Bridgerton isn't one to settle down — until a masked woman at a ball unexpectedly captures his heart.
E02
Time Transfixed
To find his mystery woman, Benedict enlists the help of none other than Lady Whistledown. Lady Danbury's patience with the Queen wears decidedly thin.
E03
The Field Next to the Other Road
An unexpected detour draws Benedict and Sophie closer together. Back in Mayfair, the help gains the upper hand in a heated "maid war."
E04
An Offer from a Gentleman
Eager to focus on her new role, Sophie finds her longing for Benedict is hard to shake. Francesca broaches a sensitive topic. Violet hosts tea for two.
E05
Yes or No
A new neighbor shakes up Bridgerton House. Hyacinth and Gregory take their first steps into society. Penelope struggles with the loss of anonymity.
E06
The Passing Winter
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.
E07
The Beyond
The Bridgerton family unites in the wake of a tragedy. Sophie's plans hit a snag. Benedict faces a heartwrenching choice.
E08
Dance in the Country
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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