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Bleak House Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2005 - 2005
Drama series adapted from Charles Dickens' novel.
Episode 1
Episode 1
Thu, Oct 27, 2005 60 mins
Young orphan Esther Summerson is brought to the High Court of Chancery, where she is thrown together with two Wards of the Court, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, both of whom are caught up in the infamous suit of Jarndyce and Jarndyce.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Fri, Oct 28, 2005 60 mins
Despite the grim discovery of Nemo's body, Tulkinghorn remains undeterred from his ruthless inquiry into Lady Dedlock's past.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Thu, Nov 3, 2005 60 mins
A chance encounter in the country raises intriguing questions for Esther and Lady Dedlock. Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Fri, Nov 4, 2005 60 mins
Esther falls sick with smallpox; she recovers but is left badly scarred. George has to make an impossible decision when Tulkinghorn instructs the evil moneylender Smallweed to turn up the heat on his debts.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Thu, Nov 10, 2005 60 mins
Richard's obsession with the Jarndyce case has grown to worrying proportions. John Jarndyce agonizes over whether to keep his feelings for Esther concealed. Meanwhile, Lady Dedlock tells Esther something that will change her life forever.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Fri, Nov 11, 2005 60 mins
George's anger knows no bounds when Tulkinghorn breaks his promise and leaves him in financial ruin. A marriage proposal surprises Esther, but is it from the right man?
Episode 7
Episode 7
Thu, Nov 17, 2005 60 mins
Esther's feelings for Woodcourt grow stronger, despite her best intentions; Richard and Ada's news causes great concern for Esther and Jarndyce; Inspector Bucket investigates Tulkinghorn's murder and there is no shortage of suspects.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Thu, Nov 24, 2005 60 mins
The moneylender Smallweed has evidence of Lady Dedlock's secret past and intends to use it against her. Cornered, Lady Dedlock makes a terrible decision. Meanwhile, Esther and Bucket try desperately to reach her before it is too late.
Episode 9
Episode 9
Fri, Nov 25, 2005 60 mins
Esther is left shocked after Lady Dedlock reveals herself to be Esther's mother, but agrees to keep it a secret from Ada.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Thu, Dec 1, 2005 60 mins
Lady Dedlock defies Tulkinghorn and sends Rosa away to protect her from a scandal.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Fri, Dec 2, 2005 60 mins
Vholes visits Bleak House to appeal to Jarndyce in hopes that he'll pay off Richard's debts.
Episode 12
Episode 12
Thu, Dec 8, 2005 60 mins
Clamb discovers Tulkinghorn has been murdered and Bucket begins investigating.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Fri, Dec 9, 2005 60 mins
Jarndyce brings Mrs. Rouncewell to her son.
Episode 14
Episode 14
Thu, Dec 15, 2005 60 mins
Esther tells Jarndyce that Richard and Ada have gotten married.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Fri, Dec 16, 2005 60 mins
Richard falls seriously ill after becoming obsessed with Chancery.