All 16 episodes of Bridgerton ranked from worst to best

Where art thou, Bridgerton season 3? This is the question on everyone’s mind, and Netflix has yet to give the answer. While we initially thought we’d be seeing the new season by the end of 2023, it looks like we might be waiting a little bit longer, according to Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh. She recently revealed in an interview that the third season will be “coming out next year [2024].” This is a huge bummer…

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, meaning that we could still possibly see Bridgerton season 3 before the end of the year, we’re not going to get our hopes up. Many times, when a show’s/movie’s star leaks any release information, it ends up being true, or there’s some truth to it.

So, while we patiently wait for the highly anticipated third season to arrive, we’ve decided to keep ourselves busy by ranking all of the show’s episodes from worst to best. Let us know what you think about our rankings below!

MAJOR spoilers from Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2 ahead!

16. Season 1, Episode 6

I know I might have some people disagree with me on this being the worst episode in the Bridgerton series. However, hear me out. While this episode might have the most steamiest scenes in the series thus far (Simon and Daphne have sexual relations several times throughout the episode), there’s one particular scene that just completely rubbed me the wrong way and ruined the entire episode for me. It happens close to the end of the episode, and it’s when Daphne basically sexually assaults Simon.

Daphne really wanted to have a baby, but Simon was insistent on not having one, even making up a lie that he “couldn’t have a child.” The truth is that Simon didn’t want kids because of a vow he made in the past to his cruel father. The vow was that he’d never marry and have kids so that he couldn’t continue the Hastings bloodline. So, it’s not that he couldn’t have kids. He just didn’t want to have any.

When Daphne finds out that he has been lying to her, she takes matters into her own hands in the worst way possible. She pins Simon down while they’re having sex and forces him to ejaculate inside her. Honestly, discussing this scene just made me uncomfortable all over again.

While I do understand where the writers were trying to go with the story, I feel like there was a better way to do it. Scenes showing sexual assault are always touchy. Since it happens in the books, the writers decided to keep it in for the show. However, I think they could’ve left it out and figured out another way to tell the story. For example, Daphne could’ve confronted Simon and talked about the issue instead of what she actually did. Overall, I’d say it wasn’t the most disturbing scene I’ve ever watched, but it’s definitely up there.

15. Season 2, Episode 3

You’re probably wondering why I ranked the third episode of the second season so low. Tons of people would disagree with my ranking because of a particular scene in the episode. But that particular scene is why it’s ranked that low for me. I’m sorry, Kanthony fans, but the bee scene was just too cheesy. There were some sweet moments and moments of sexual tension between Anthony and Kate throughout the episode, but the bee scene was too hard to watch.

The build-up to the scene was okay, but when it actually happened, I wanted it to end right away. Anthony’s excessive panting and Kate’s awkward blinking of the eyes was just too much. I know that the reason why Anthony was freaking out was because he was having flashbacks of when his father was fatally stung by a bee, but the acting was just off.

14. Season 2, Episode 5

I don’t really have anything against this episode. I just didn’t know where to rank it in comparison to other episodes. There were many intimate Kanthony moments, so that was enjoyable to watch. Also, I enjoyed watching Anthony be jealous of seeing Kate happy with another man while they promenade. He needed to see that other men find Kate desirable. Eloise had a sweet scene with Theo in the assembly rooms too.

What I liked most about this episode was when Anthony stood up to Kate and Edwina’s family. It really showed how much he values the Sharma sisters. However, it was heartbreaking to watch Kate cry over the fact that she and Anthony can’t be together at the end of the episode. That scene definitely pulled on the heartstrings. But once again, the Featherington and Cousin Jack drama bored me.

13. Season 1, Episode 2

Bridgerton season 1 episode 2 is titled “Shock and Delight,” and we learn why Simon is the way he is and why he doesn’t want to marry and have kids. It all stems from his rough childhood. His mother died in childbirth, and his father was a cruel man who was only concerned with continuing his lineage. He treated Simon horribly, called him names, and never truly loved him. We also learn who impregnated Marina in this episode. In addition, Lord Berbrooke is gone for good after his secret of having an illegitimate child with a maid is revealed.

This episode was very informative when it comes to Simon’s past, and I enjoyed watching more of Simon and Daphne’s flirtatious banter. We also got to see a sweet bonding moment between Eloise and Benedict. However, I chose to rank this episode on the lower end since other episodes excited me more.

12. Season 2, Episode 4

This episode shows Daphne getting to know the woman her brother is set to marry (Edwina). Meanwhile, Anthony and Kate are out together on a hunting excursion. Of course, there’s tons of sexual tension between the two like always.

But what I didn’t like about this episode was how much time it spent on Colin’s meet-up with Marina. It was annoying to see Colin continue to pine over a woman who doesn’t want to be with him when he needs to be focusing on the woman who’s been there all along. Yes, I’m talking about Penelope. Also, I was completely creeped out when Lady Featherington came up with a plan to set up her daughter with Cousin Jack. Remember, they are related…

11. Season 1, Episode 7

After they’ve both betrayed each other, Daphne and Simon come to an understanding that they want different things in life. However, they decide to stay together to see if Daphne ends up pregnant. If not, they will continue to be married but not because of love.

Daphne also helps Marina in this episode. She helps her try to locate the father of her unborn child, Sir George. But when Daphne is unable to do so, Marina attempts to abort her pregnancy. The episode ends with Daphne getting her period, which means she’s not pregnant. She breaks out into tears while her mother consoles her.

10. Season 2, Episode 2

The episode is titled “Off to the Races.” Colin is back in London after traveling all around the world, but does anybody really care? His travels are all he seems to talk about. Meanwhile, Eloise is still trying to track down Lady Whistledown which leads her to a printer’s shop where she meets printer’s assistant Theo Sharpe. But it looks like she’s met her match because Theo is not scared to go toe to toe with her. This is who needs to be courting her. Not any of those other men of the ton who only want to marry her so that she can have their children. That’s not what Eloise wants.

Elsewhere, Queen Charlotte also tries to uncover Lady Whistledown’s identity with the help of her right-hand man Brimsley. Anthony spends most of the episode trying to court Edwina, but Kate isn’t having it. However, he manages to win Edwina over with his words. Now, Kate must try her best to protect her sister.

I’d say the best parts of this episode are seeing Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury bond and the scene where Lady Danbury explains to Kate the importance of being with someone and finding love. The Kanthony scenes were entertaining too. It was funny seeing Anthony work hard to court Edwina while Kate did everything in her power to stop him.

9. Season 2, Episode 7

Scandalous rumors are swirling around in the ton about the failed wedding of Lord Anthony Bridgerton and Miss Edwina Sharma, so both families attempt to do damage control. They decide to put together a ball. Meanwhile, Anthony and Kate can’t stop thinking about their first kiss.

Eloise is cornered by the Queen and is accused of being Lady Whistledown. Queen Charlotte gives her an ultimatum: join forces or be her enemy. Penelope gives Eloise advice and tells her not to meet up with Theo because it’ll make her look suspicious, but Eloise decides to meet up with him anyway. Their meet-up doesn’t go well, and they decide to go their separate ways.

No one shows up at the ball because of Lady Whistledown’s latest issue revealing a scandal involving Eloise and Theo. Later, Kate and Anthony sleep together for the first time, but Kate is gone by the next morning. The episode ends on a shocking cliffhanger when Kate is thrown off her horse.

8. Season 1, Episode 5

After they have their first kiss in the garden in the fourth episode of the season, Daphne and Simon decide to wed because someone saw them when they were kissing. If the ton were to hear of this, Daphne’s reputation would be tarnished. They try to get a license to marry as quickly as possible, but Queen Charlotte initially refuses to do so since Daphne rejected her nephew.

While pleading with the Queen to let them marry, Simon confesses his love for Daphne in a beautiful speech. The Queen is moved by his confession, and Daphne and Simon get married soon after. Meanwhile, Marina gets Colin to propose to her. That way, her child has a father and she’ll be with someone who is kind.

Later, Daphne and Simon go on their honeymoon where they both make their feelings clear to each other before sleeping together for the first time. This is the episode of the iconic line “I burn for you.” I don’t really have anything negative to say about this episode. It was enjoyable overall.

7. Season 1, Episode 3

Titled “Art of the Swoon,” the third episode shows Daphne and Simon getting along well and enjoying their arrangement, but they soon find themselves having a hard time seeing each other as just friends and partners. However, Daphne does not let this distract her from finding a worthy suitor. This episode also includes another steamy moment between the two when Simon explains to Daphne how she can pleasure herself. Later in the episode, Daphne attempts to do so while thinking of Simon.

But everything comes crashing down when Simon breaks off their arrangement. This scene was hard to watch because you can tell from the look in Simon’s eyes that he had developed feelings for Daphne but didn’t want to lead her on any longer. To see Simon storm into his estate demanding his staff to set up arrangements for him to leave London was also hard to watch because it showed how affected he was by his decision to end things with Daphne.

With Simon no longer in the picture, Daphne decides to return Prince Friedrich’s attention. As they dance at the ball, Simon stares in jealousy. He’s unable to watch them together, so she decides to leave early.

What I enjoyed most about this episode was the scenes showing Simon and Daphne bonding and flirting. It’s blatantly obvious that something more than friendship is brewing between them, but both are too stubborn to make it known.

6. Season 1, Episode 4

I probably should’ve ranked this one higher because it’s the episode when Daphne and Simon have their first kiss. Although Daphne did have chemistry with Prince Friedrich, I couldn’t wait for her to end things with him. Don’t get me wrong. Prince Friedrich was a sweet guy, but he did not compare to Simon.

As Prince Friedrich is about to propose, Daphne runs off and Simon pursues her. Daphne stops in the garden, and Simon grabs her arm and pulls her in for a passionate kiss. Anthony catches them kissing and challenges Simon to a duel. But the duel doesn’t get to happen because Daphne shows up in time to stop it. The episode ends with Daphne agreeing to marry Simon even though he tells her that he’s unable to have kids. The story really started picking up in this episode.

5. Season 2, Episode 1

Now that Daphne has found her husband and is happily in love, the focus has shifted to the oldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony. It’s time for him to find a wife, and with the introduction of the Sharma sisters, his love life becomes complicated instantly.

From their very first meeting in the woods, you can tell there’s a spark between Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma. But everything turns sour when Kate overhears Anthony badmouthing the young debutantes of London and sharing his high standards for a future wife to other bachelors. She wants nothing to do with him after this, and she tries her best to steer her younger sister Edwina away from him as well. But it’s too late because Anthony has already set his sights on Edwina, and it’s her that he wishes to marry. Well, for now…

This episode wasn’t that interesting to me besides the short Kanthony scenes and the sweet scenes between Eloise and Penelope. Actually, I enjoyed every Eloise scene. She’s just so funny. Everything else was meh. The side plot centering around the Featheringtons and Cousin Jack just didn’t keep my attention. Honestly, I expected more from a season premiere.

4. Season 2, Episode 8

You had to know I was going to rank the season 2 finale in a high spot. Kate and Edwina make up, Anthony and Kate get their happy ending, Eloise finds out that Penelope is Lady Whistledown, and Lady Featherington manages to get rid of Cousin Jack for good.

Although it was sad to see Eloise and Penelope end the season on bad terms, it was going to happen sooner or later. Penelope and Colin don’t end on good terms at the end of the season either, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens between them in Bridgerton season 3. Also, I really wanted Eloise and Theo to end up together, but I guess that can’t happen if the writers are going by the books. Overall, the season 2 finale was entertaining to watch.

3. Season 2, Episode 6

This is my third favorite episode of the show. I know a lot of people will disagree with me on this one, and I can totally understand. I mean, the episode dragged and was slow-moving. What we were all waiting for could’ve happened a lot sooner. Honestly, I’m not a huge fan of Bridgerton season 2 as a whole, but there are some scenes sprinkled throughout that I enjoyed watching.

The main reason I ranked episode 6 so highly on my list is because it’s when Kate and Anthony have their first kiss, a passionate one at that. After all the pent-up emotions and tension, they finally act on their feelings. It’s also when the truth comes out at Anthony and Edwina’s wedding.

Anthony can barely contain himself as he stands at the altar, watching Kate approach him. The heavy breathing and intense eye contact really showed how enamored he was with Kate. As Anthony and Edwina say their vows at their wedding, Anthony can’t stop staring at Kate. He becomes so distracted that Edwina starts putting the pieces together and realizes that something’s going on between him and her sister. Although it was sad to watch for Edwina, it was time for everything to finally come out.

Another part of the episode I enjoyed watching was the closet scene where Anthony grabs Kate’s hand. They both stare at their entangled hands in shock because of their strong connection. No matter how hard they try to fight it, their feelings for each other have only grown stronger. Everything else in the sixth episode bored me, though.

2. Season 1, Episode 8

In this season 1 finale, Daphne finally finds out the real reason why Simon doesn’t want kids, so she starts to see him in a new light. Siena and Anthony part ways for good after she realizes that they can never truly be together since they come from different social classes. Lord Featherington meets his demise, and Lady Featherington and their kids are left penniless. Marina finds out she’s still pregnant and decides to accept Sir Phillip’s marriage proposal to secure her future. We also find out who’s behind Lady Whistledown.

My favorite scene from the episode would have to be the scene where Daphne confesses her undying love to Simon in the rain. It was very emotional to watch. The way Simon stares at Daphne with so much love but just doesn’t know how to express it. He meets with her later that day and tells her that he’s willing to try to be together for real. They then sleep together. The season finale ends perfectly with Daphne and Simon welcoming their first child.

1. Season 1, Episode 1

The first season’s premiere is the best episode of the show because it’s the introduction to the series. We meet the Bridgerton family, the Duke of Hastings, and every other colorful character in the show for the first time. We also learn of gossip columnist Lady Whistledown. It’s when Daphne and Simon first meet, and boy is there tension. While Daphne wants to find a suitable husband, Simon wants nothing more than to be left alone and away from all the eligible women hounding him. So, what better thing to do than to team up?

Daphne and Simon pretend to court so that Daphne can be the most desirable woman and attract worthy suitors while Simon can be left alone. But what they don’t know is that eventually romantic feelings will develop, and what was supposed to be an elaborate plan turns into something very real. It’s the beginning of Daphne and Simon’s beautiful love story.

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