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The Best Episodes of The First Night with the Duke

Every episode of The First Night with the Duke ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The First Night with the Duke!

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Reincarnated as a minor character in a novel, Cha Seon-taek unexpectedly spends a night with Prince Kyungsung, sparking an intense and unexpected romance.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 2 - The First Night in This Lifetime
    8.9/10(38 votes)

    #1 - The First Night in This Lifetime

    S1:E2

    Cha Sun Chaek tried her best to run from Yi Beon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 1 - Reading a Book is Inviting Another's Life into Yours
    8.8/10(54 votes)

    #2 - Reading a Book is Inviting Another's Life into Yours

    S1:E1

    K finds herself inhabiting the body of Cha Sun Chaek, a wealthy but completely irrelevant side character. With a VVIP ticket to watch the epic romance unfold, her simple plan is to stay out of the way and enjoy the show. But that plan is spectacularly derailed after a wild night of celebration ends with her accidentally stealing the male lead’s first night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 3 - Something Always Happens on a Moonlit Night
    8.8/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Something Always Happens on a Moonlit Night

    S1:E3

    Yi Beon encountered an unusual figure. Cha Sun Chaek tries to fix the story she broke. Jeong Su Gyeom held a gathering for the Astral Philosophy Club.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 4 - We Need a Backup Plan
    8.8/10(36 votes)

    #4 - We Need a Backup Plan

    S1:E4

    Yi Beon's persistence reached Cha Sun Chaek's family. Cha Sun Chaek encountered a foreigner. Do Hwa Sun persuaded the Queen Dowager to do something in her favor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 12 - Into the New World
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Into the New World

    S1:E12

    Yi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek overcome their adversaries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 6 - Playing the Field and a Disguise
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Playing the Field and a Disguise

    S1:E6

    Yi Beon continues investigating the figures surrounding Cha Sun Chaek's incident. Jeong Su Gyeom gets jealous. Cha Sun Chaek made it to the final round of selection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 9 - The Wounded Things
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #7 - The Wounded Things

    S1:E9

    Cha Sun Chaek and Yi Beon's courtship gained blessings, but the hardships remain. A highly unlikely pair starts to join forces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 5 - There is No Such Thing as "As It Was"
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #8 - There is No Such Thing as "As It Was"

    S1:E5

    The Palace officially hold the bride selection process for Yi Beon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 7 - The Inflection Point
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    #9 - The Inflection Point

    S1:E7

    Yi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek are getting closer. Jeong Su Gyeom braves himself to pursue his dream woman. A new villain entered the story.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 8 - The Shadow that has Returned
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #10 - The Shadow that has Returned

    S1:E8

    Someone from Cha Sun Chaek's childhood past emerged. Yi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek's courtship faces another obstacle. Yi Beon's relationship with the King is being tested with the return of the exiled prince.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 11 - A Dream or an End?
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #11 - A Dream or an End?

    S1:E11

    Yi Beon fights for his life, and his lover. Lee Kyu's plan fell into place. Cha Sun Chaek take matters into her own hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The First Night with the Duke Season 1 Episode 10 - Once Again, Because of Fate
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Once Again, Because of Fate

    S1:E10

    Jeong Su Gyeom obtained the truth. Yi Beon received punishment from the King. The Black Gang is getting stronger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The First Night in This Lifetime" is the best rated episode of "The First Night with the Duke". It scored 8.9/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/12/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Reading a Book is Inviting Another's Life into Yours".