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The Best Episodes of World on Fire Season 1

Every episode of World on Fire Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of World on Fire Season 1!

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The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    World on Fire Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(538 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When war breaks, translator Harry Chase vows to help his Polish lover Kasia flee Warsaw, but how will he explain this to his sweetheart Lois, waiting for him at home in Manchester?

    Director:Adam Smith
    Writer:Peter Bowker

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  2. World on Fire Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(433 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    A month after the outbreak of war, Warsaw is unrecognisable, while Manchester, on the surface, appears very much the same. Will there be a warm welcome home for Harry?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. World on Fire Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(397 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    December 1939, and Tom fights for his life on board the HMS Exeter at the Battle of River Plate. Meanwhile, Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. World on Fire Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(371 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain as he comes face to face with a German sniper, and Kasia’s resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. World on Fire Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(389 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Harry leads his unit on the route to Dunkirk as they fight to make it onto the beach and aboard a ship. Grzegorz and Tom also struggle to survive the chaos of the evacuation.

    Director:Chanya Button
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. World on Fire Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.7/10(352 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    June 1940. The Nazis have taken Paris with not a bullet fired. Webster and Albert's life in the city they love will never be the same again.

    Director:Chanya Button
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. World on Fire Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.6/10(353 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    On a Polish mission as part of the SOE, Harry grasps a second chance at saving Kasia from the horrors of Warsaw, while Lois looks set for happiness with new love, Vernon. Season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "World on Fire" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 538 votes. Directed by Adam Smith and written by Peter Bowker, it aired on 9/29/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".