To the Manor Born — 1979-2007 · 3 seasons · 21 eps

★ 7.4

To the Manor Born

Name: To the Manor Born
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1979
Rating: 7.4

1979-2007 3 seasons 21 episodes

★ 7.4 (3,003 votes) Bottom 46%

IMDb

Sitcom about the love-hate relationship between upper-class Audrey fforbes Hamilton and Richard DeVere, the nouveau rich businessman who buys her manor house when she can no longer afford to keep it.

Episode Ratings Grid

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.6

S3E7 Back to the Manor

S3E6 8.3

Connections in High Places

S3E5 8.1

Cosmetics

4. S1E7 "A Touch of Class" 8.0
5. S1E4 "Nations of Heritage" 7.9
6. S1E8 "The First Noel" 7.9
7. S2E1 "The New Farm Manager" 7.9
8. S2E3 "Never Be Alone" 7.9
9. S2E4 "Tramps and Poachers" 7.9
10. S2E6 "Vive Le Sport" 7.9

📉 Bottom Episodes

#21

S2E5 7.7

The Honours List

20. S2E2 "The Spare Room" 7.7
19. S1E3 "Going to Church" 7.7
18. S1E1 "Grantleigh" 7.7
17. S3E3 "Horses Vs. Cars" 7.8

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Episode Engagement

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11 Standouts

0 Infamous

10 Hidden Gems

0 Forgettable

Top Standout: S3E7 Back to the Manor

Best Hidden Gem: S3E6 Connections in High Places

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Season Momentum

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Season Consistency

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