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The Best Episodes of The Forsytes Season 1

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

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Chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(239 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Forsytes prepare to celebrate daughter June's 18th birthday and her entrance into society - but her father Jolyon makes a shock announcement at the party. And Frances makes a distressing discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Debbie Horsfield

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  2. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(172 votes)

    S1:E2

    Frances reels from a discovery. The Forsytes prepare for a night at the opera. Jolyon visits Louisa, but is spotted leaving by James, who comes to a realisation. Soames faces heartache.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.9/10(148 votes)

    S1:E6

    Frances struggles to hold it together, fearing she is a source of gossip following Jolyon's departure. Irene admits to mourning the life she was promised. Jolyon and Soames argue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.8/10(157 votes)

    S1:E3

    Jolyon recalls his affair with Louisa but fails to reassure June. At Forsyte & Co., James's scheme to oust Jolyon backfires. And Soames solidifies his engagement to Irene with a ring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.8/10(142 votes)

    S1:E5

    At Forsyte & Co, the climbing Ceylon Gold share price casts doubt on Jolyon's cautious approach. Disaster strikes at the Ceylon Gold mine, prompting the share price to plummet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Forsytes Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.7/10(149 votes)

    S1:E4

    Jolyon assures Frances and June he has cut ties with Louisa. Frances resumes her efforts to secure Horatio for June. In Paris, Soames begins to realise he doesn't fit in with Irene's friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Forsytes" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 239 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Debbie Horsfield, it aired on 10/20/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".