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The Best Episodes of Breathless Season 1

Every episode of Breathless Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Breathless Season 1!

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Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Breathless Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    S1:E4

    Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.

    Director:Marek Losey
    Writer:Paul Unwin

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  2. Breathless Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    S1:E2

    Richard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but she is uncomfortable about being pursued by a married man.

    Director:Paul Unwin
    Writer:Paul Unwin

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  3. Breathless Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    S1:E3

    Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.

    Director:Marek Losey
    Writer:Paul Unwin

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  4. Breathless Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(61 votes)

    S1:E5

    Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.

    Director:Philippa Langdale
    Writer:Simon Tyrrell

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  5. Breathless Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    S1:E6

    After meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confesses what has been going on and they hatch a plan.

    Director:Philippa Langdale
    Writer:Paul Unwin

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  6. Breathless Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(97 votes)

    S1:E1

    Otto Powell is summoned to the hospital's theatre where Richard Truscott, is about to make a rather serious mistake. Otto and his ever-faithful anaesthetist Charlie Enderbury have been called out for a private operation.

    Director:Paul Unwin
    Writers:Peter Grimsdale, Paul Unwin

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Breathless" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by Marek Losey and written by Paul Unwin, it aired on 10/31/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".