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The Darling Buds of May

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of The Darling Buds of May across all 3 seasons.

1991–1993 · 3 seasons · ITV1 · Comedy · Drama
IMDb
7.8
3k ratings
TMDB
7.9
24 ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

Rating:MasterpieceExcellentGoodAveragePoorN/A
S1
S2
S3
E1
8.0
8.3
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E2
8.3
8.3
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E3
8.0
8.1
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E4
8.3
8.2
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E5
8.2
8.0
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E6
8.3
8.0
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E7
8.2
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AVG
8.2
8.2
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Overview

An idyllic picture of 1950's rural England as seen through the lives of the Larkins, a farm family living in Kent. The show revolves around Pa Larkin, a man of a kind and mischievous nature with a penchant for getting into scrapes and talking his way out of them with equal equanimity; and his daughters, as they deal with growing up and discovering the joys and sorrows of young love.

NetworkITV1
Runtime~60 min
Seasons3

The Darling Buds of May holds an IMDb rating of 7.8 from 3K votes. Across its 13 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E2 "The Darling Buds of May (2)" at 8.3, and the lowest is S1E1 "The Darling Buds of May (1)" at 8.0. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 8.2 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.3
S1E2The Darling Buds of May (2)
Low point8.0
S1E1The Darling Buds of May (1)

Averages 8.2 across 13 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 8.2.

Average by season

Season 18.27 eps
Season 28.26 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E2The Darling Buds of May (2)8.3
2S1E4When the Green Woods Laugh (2)8.3
3S1E6A Breath of French Air (2)8.3
4S2E1Oh! To Be in England (1)8.3
5S2E2Oh! To Be in England (2)8.3

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Darling Buds of May have?

The Darling Buds of May has 20 episodes across 3 seasons.

How many seasons does The Darling Buds of May have?

The Darling Buds of May has 3 seasons.

What is The Darling Buds of May's IMDb rating?

The Darling Buds of May holds an IMDb rating of 7.8 from 3K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of The Darling Buds of May?

The highest-rated episode of The Darling Buds of May is S1E2 “The Darling Buds of May (2)”, rated 8.3 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of The Darling Buds of May?

The lowest-rated episode of The Darling Buds of May is S1E1 “The Darling Buds of May (1)”, rated 8.0 on IMDb.

Which season of The Darling Buds of May is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 8.2 per episode.