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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S2E10 8.6
Episode #2.10

Harry is desperate to clear his name, Victor and Agnes endure some painful soul-searching when a loved one returns, and Miss Mardle grapples with a romantic dilemma.

#2
S4E10 8.2
Episode #4.10

Harry's judgement, Whiteley's and even Lady Mae's love life are now all under the spotlight of a tabloid frenzy. Jimmy's final act has Harry reeling and the retail mogul retreats from the publicity for the sanctuary of home. Mae, now at the end of her tether, contemplates her future in London. The threat of a trade embargo imposed by Hardcastle sees acting boss Gordon backed into a corner, and Harry called to account.

#3
S1E10 8.1
Episode #1.10

Lady Mae arranges an after hours shopping spree for King Edward VII. To thank Harry, the King invites the Selfridges to the opening of Ellen Love's new play, much to Rose's dismay. The Selfridges and Lady Mae discover the play is a satire aimed at ridiculing them, and scripted by an embittered Frank Edwards. Ashamed and humiliated, Rose takes the children back to America. Meanwhile, wedding bells will soon be ringing for two of Selfridges' own.

#4 Episode #4.8 S4E8 8.1
#5 Episode #2.1 S2E1 8.0
#6 Episode #2.3 S2E3 8.0
#7 Episode #2.4 S2E4 8.0
#8 Episode #2.5 S2E5 8.0
#9 Episode #2.6 S2E6 8.0
#10 Episode #2.9 S2E9 8.0

Lowlights

#40 S4E5 Episode #4.5 7.5

The ground floor of the department store is transformed into a movie set, as Double Trouble starring the Dolly Sisters and famed-actor Bumby Wallace is filmed. Harry is delighted to be the source of excitement throughout London once again, as Grove and Mardle attempt to grapple with their past - and their future. Kitty comes to a horrible realisation, and Mae reconnects with old-flame Victor. Meanwhile, Harry's mistakes catch up with him in dramatic fashion.

#39 Episode #4.4 S4E4 7.5
#38 Episode #4.2 S4E2 7.5
#37 Episode #4.1 S4E1 7.5
#36 Episode #1.2 S1E2 7.5

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Series Trajectory

One point per season. Smooths out the episode-to-episode noise to reveal the bigger arc.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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