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Bridgerton S4E1 — The Waltz

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Bridgerton•Season 4•Episode 1

The Waltz

8.0/10 · 3,985 votesJan 29, 202663 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

Despite pressure from the ton, Benedict Bridgerton isn't one to settle down — until a masked woman at a ball unexpectedly captures his heart.

Directed byTom Verica

Written byJess Brownell

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Ruth Gemmell

Ruth Gemmell

Lady Violet Bridgerton

Luke Thompson

Luke Thompson

Benedict Bridgerton

Yerin Ha

Yerin Ha

Sophie Baek

Luke Newton

Luke Newton

Colin Bridgerton

Claudia Jessie

Claudia Jessie

Eloise Bridgerton

Florence Hunt

Florence Hunt

Hyacinth Bridgerton

Will Tilston

Will Tilston

Gregory Bridgerton

Adjoa Andoh

Adjoa Andoh

Lady Agatha Danbury

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Lady Whistledown (voice)

Golda Rosheuvel

Golda Rosheuvel

Queen Charlotte

Katie Leung

Katie Leung

Lady Araminta Gun

Michelle Mao

Michelle Mao

Rosamund Li

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Tom Verica

Tom Verica

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Jess Brownell

Jess Brownell

Writer

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Lauren Gamble

Story Editor

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Ella Burton

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Episode Summary

"The Waltz" is episode 1 of Bridgerton season 4. It scored 8.0/10 from 3,985 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Tom Verica and written by Jess Brownell, it aired on January 29, 2026.

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