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The Adventures of Black Beauty is a British family adventure series broadcast on ITV1. Produced by London Weekend Television, the 52-episode series was inspired by Anna Sewell's novel but featured new characters, including Dr James

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 10 - The Viking Helmet: Part 2
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #1 - The Viking Helmet: Part 2

    S1:E10

    The thief escapes custody and heads back to the excavation site in search of the missing gold wing. Robbie, believing he knows its location, rides Beauty to the area. While looking, he falls into a mud pit about to cave in.

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:David Butler

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  2. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 2 - A Member of the Family: Part 2
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #2 - A Member of the Family: Part 2

    S2:E2

    Ned's behavior creates tension in the Gordon household and when items start disappearing, he is suspected. An older man Simey followed Ned from London and is threatening him to cooperate. It's up to Black Beauty and the children to help Ned.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 9 - The Viking Helmet: Part 1
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #3 - The Viking Helmet: Part 1

    S1:E9

    Kevin and Robbie find an old helmet with a wing and lose the wing on the way home. An archaeologist from a nearby dig dismisses the helmet as a reproduction of little value, but when Robbie finds the wing, it is promptly stolen.

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:David Butler

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  4. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 11 - Day of Reckoning
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Day of Reckoning

    S1:E11

    Beauty starts showing unusual behaviour and Gordon suspects rabies. After Beauty attacks two men—including the new constable, she is ordered destroyed. But Vicky hides her horse, nothing is as it seems, and Beauty has a good reason for her actions.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  5. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 12 - Man Trap
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Man Trap

    S1:E12

    New gamekeeper Ted Hewitt sets out snares and traps on Lord Eddington's estate to protect game and catch poachers. This doesn't sit well with Gordon, who, with Vicky, pays him a visit. While the men talk, Vicky learns Hewitt's wife, Beth, is pregnant and doesn't seem well.

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:David Butler

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  6. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 14 - Three Lock to Fortune
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Three Lock to Fortune

    S1:E14

    Vicky's friend Colin returns from school and informs her that his grandfather's estate is to be auctioned. The kids learn of a family secret that if discovered, may provide the funds to save Colin's heritage. But they are in a race against time.

    Director:Gerry Poulson
    Writer:David Butler

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  7. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 5 - Runaway
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Runaway

    S1:E5

    While riding Beauty, Vicky and Kevin encounter a threatening recluse at the Abbott farm. Despite being warned to stay away, the children persist in solving the mystery. When a runaway horse endangers young David Abbott, the children get their answer.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  8. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 21 - The Escape
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #8 - The Escape

    S2:E21

    There are new inhabitants in the Eglinton manor with Kevin and Albert coming upon a young Cecily running away from her uncle. Joshua Eglinton claims to Dr. Gordon his niece has a nervous disposition and needs to be kept alone, but Kevin disobeys his father to rescue her. Albert dresses as Cecily allowing Kevin and Black Beauty time to save the young lady from her relative's nefarious intentions.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 1 - The Fugitive
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #9 - The Fugitive

    S1:E1

    Dr James Gordon and his two children Vicky and Kevin move from London to the country. On the first day, Vicky brings home an injured horse, seeking her father's help. Everyone can see how the horse was treated. Later, the owner's son wants the stallion back but Gordon refuses. Vicky falls in love with the horse, but the family has no money to buy such a good horse.

    Director:John Reardon
    Writer:Ted Willis

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  10. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 22 - Foul Play
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Foul Play

    S1:E22

    When neighbour Lady Faulkner discovers her racing horses are being drugged, their curiosity gets the best of them. After Gordon is attacked and Albert rescues the constable from a well, the pieces start to come together.

    Director:David Askey
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  11. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 2 - The Hostage
    6.6/10(27 votes)

    #11 - The Hostage

    S1:E2

    An escaped convict holds Kevin and Black Beauty hostage, and forces Vicky to get food and clothes so he can complete his bid for freedom.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Victor Pemberton

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  12. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 6 - Warhorse
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #12 - Warhorse

    S1:E6

    Gordon and Vicky rescue a former army horse whose end seems near. New neighbour Robbie, sheltered by his grandmother, befriends with Vicky and Kevin, and becomes enchanted by the new horse Soldier.

    Director:John Reardon
    Writer:David Butler

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  13. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 7 - The Horsemen
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #13 - The Horsemen

    S1:E7

    Beauty is at risk from a spoiled young woman used to getting everything that she wants. In order to save Beauty, Vicky enlists the help of a secret society sworn to protect the interests of horses.

    Director:John Reardon
    Writer:Lindsay Galloway

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  14. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 16 - The Debt
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #14 - The Debt

    S1:E16

    Amy's nephew steals Beauty after she refuses to give him £50 to get out of debt to a nefarious bookie. To rescue Beauty and her nephew, Amy must pawn her jewellery and hurry to the auction to bid on the horse.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  15. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 3 - The Outcast
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #15 - The Outcast

    S2:E3

    Ned is caught in a lie by Dr. Gordon and decides to run away, encountering a drifter mistreating a circus pony. After Ned intervenes, the pony adopts him, leading to the man Rundle accusing him of theft. The misunderstandings escalate but are cleared up after Ned becomes a hero rescuing Squire Armstrong's niece.

    Director:Gerry Poulson
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 15 - Recruiting Sergeant
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Recruiting Sergeant

    S1:E15

    Vicky discovers young Tom Honeywell hiding in the church cemetery, on the run after deserting the army. The local recruiter confiscates Beauty until Tom returns, and Kevin is tricked into enlisting in an effort to help. It is up to Albert and Beauty to make things right.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Lindsay Galloway

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  17. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 21 - Two of a Kind
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Two of a Kind

    S1:E21

    Vicky and Kevin encounter siblings on the run from authorities, claiming to be orphans. A reformatory is missing two children and when items begin disappearing from the house, the truth comes out.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:David Hopkins

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  18. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 24 - Wild Justice
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Wild Justice

    S1:E24

    Gordon is arrested for a cottage burning that belonged to Mr Skinner after he criticised its condition. Vicky, Albert, and their friend Jill work to clear his name but need Beauty's help.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  19. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 5 - Mission of Mercy
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Mission of Mercy

    S2:E5

    Ned ignores Dr. Gordon's warning about keeping Jonah the pony away from yew leaves, which could poison him. When Jonah does indeed become sick, Dr. Gordon cannot leave John Danby's ailing wife, so it is up to Jenny, Ned, and Black Beauty to save the pony's life.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 4 - The Horse Thieves
    6.3/10(21 votes)

    #20 - The Horse Thieves

    S1:E4

    Vicky, Kevin and Black Beauty encounter two workmen who decide that stealing the horse is a means to a better life. Where they choose to hide Beauty is unfortunately the site of dynamite blasting, leading to a race to rescue the stallion.

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  21. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 8 - Out of the Night
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Out of the Night

    S2:E8

    While coming home late evening, Jenny and Ned catch glimpses of a mysterious figure in the shadows. Squire Armstrong again warns the Gordon household to stay away from his property but the children persist in investigating. A legend of an ancient treasure plays a part in the puzzle.

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 24 - Race against Time
    6.3/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Race against Time

    S2:E24

    Dr. Gordon and a syndicate of farmers plan to buy Parsons field as a refuge for old horses, but Kevin and Albert stumble across a dastardly plan to foil their good intentions.

    Director:Freddie Francis
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 1 Episode 18 - The Witch
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #23 - The Witch

    S1:E18

    While riding Beauty, Vicky meets an old woman, who many in town think is a witch. After she scares Kevin when he tries to retrieve a kite from the roof of her cottage, he sets out on Beauty for another try and is injured.

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:John Kane

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  24. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 17 - Where's Jonah?
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Where's Jonah?

    S2:E17

    Ned spends his time playing circus with Jonah instead of doing chores, angering Dr. Gordon. Ned decides to run away when Alf and Wilt, two circus journeymen, ride through but they con him out of Jonah. Ned and the doctor need Black Beauty's help to get the pony back.

    Director:Charles Crichton
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Adventures of Black Beauty Season 2 Episode 25 - Game of Chance
    6.2/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Game of Chance

    S2:E25

    Dr. Gordon and Amy visit London for the day leaving Jenny to look after the things. The boys however have other ideas about who is in charge . Albert gallops off to Maybury Fair and loses not olny his money but Beauty as well.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Viking Helmet: Part 2" is the best rated episode of "The Adventures of Black Beauty". It scored 7.1/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Alan Gibson and written by David Butler, it aired on 11/24/1972. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Member of the Family: Part 2".