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The Best Episodes of Vanity Fair

Every episode of Vanity Fair ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Vanity Fair!

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In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Vanity Fair Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    How is a penniless orphan to make her way in society? Facing a bleak future as a governess, Becky Sharp has ideas of her own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Vanity Fair Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The Battle of Waterloo is about to begin. Brussels is in chaos, Amelia is distraught, Becky is thriving, and life is about to change for all of them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Vanity Fair Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Becky's friendship with Lord Steyne causes serious problems, and Amelia finds herself faced with an impossible choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Vanity Fair Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Becky faces her toughest challenge so far, and Amelia finally discovers the truth about George. Will either of them ever recover?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Vanity Fair Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Now married to Rawdon Crawley, Becky renews her friendship with Jos Sedley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Vanity Fair Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Becky may have failed to extract a proposal from Jos Sedley but she fares much better after her arrival at Queen's Crawley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Vanity Fair". It scored 7.5/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/1/1998. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 4".