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The Best Episodes of War and Peace

Every episode of War and Peace ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of War and Peace!

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The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    War and Peace Season 1 Episode 1 - Andrei Bolkonsky
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Andrei Bolkonsky

    S1:E1

    In 1805 St. Petersburg, Pierre Bezukhov, illegitimate son of a rich nobleman, is introduced to high society. His friend, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, joins the Imperial Russian Army as aide-de-camp of General Mikhail Kutuzov in the War of the Third Coalition against General Napoleon Bonaparte.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. War and Peace Season 1 Episode 2 - Natasha Rostova
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Natasha Rostova

    S1:E2

    As 1809 nears its end, Natasha attends her first ball, where Andrei falls in love with her with the intent of marriage. However, as her father demands they wait, the prince travels abroad, leaving Natasha in desperate longing. But she meets Anatol Kuragin and forgets Andrei.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. War and Peace Season 1 Episode 3 - The Year 1812
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Year 1812

    S1:E3

    In 1812, as Napoleon's army invades Russia, Kutuzov asks Bolkonsky to join him as a staff officer, yet the prince requests a command in the field. Pierre sets out to watch the armies' impending confrontation. As the Battle of Borodino rages, he volunteers to assist in an artillery battery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. War and Peace Season 1 Episode 4 - Pierre Bezukhov
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Pierre Bezukhov

    S1:E4

    As Moscow is set ablaze by the retreating Russians, the Rostovs flee their estate, taking wounded soldiers with them, and unbeknownst to them, also Andrei. Pierre, dressed as a peasant, tries to assassinate Napoleon but is taken prisoner. As the French are forced to retreat, he's marched for months with the Grande Armée, until being freed by a raiding party.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Andrei Bolkonsky" is the best rated episode of "War and Peace". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/14/1966. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Natasha Rostova".