S1 E1 • Episode 1

Ross returns from fighting for Britain in the American Revolution to his native Cornwall only to find his ex-fiance, Elizabeth, now engaged to his cousin Francis.

Première diffusion : 5 octobre 1975

S1 E2 • Episode 2

Verity, Ross' cousin, is considered by everyone to be an old maid. They are all astonished when she attracts the attention of Captain Blamey at a ball. Unfortunately her father strongly disapproves of the match because the Captain is an ex-prisoner and former alcoholic. He forbids them to meet but Ross and Demelza take pity on Verity and encourage them to meet secretly so that Verity can get to know him better. Verity also tells Ross that Demelza is in love with him which amazes him. He still has feelings for the exquisite Elizabeth but he feels a growing affection for Demelza.

Première diffusion : 12 octobre 1975

S1 E3 • Episode 3

Ross' former employee, Jim Carter, stands trial for poaching and Ross gives evidence in his defence. Demelza, taken in as a maid by Ross, falls in love with him but learns that Ross still loves Elizabeth. She seduces him and becomes pregnant, running away because she knows that he isn't likely to want the child.

Première diffusion : 19 octobre 1975

S1 E4 • Episode 4

Ross learns that Demelza is pregnant and goes looking for her. Demelza gets into terrible trouble with her Puritan father and step-mother who can't stand the scandal. Before this Elizabeth finally agreed to run away with Ross and leave Francis whom she doesn't love.

Première diffusion : 26 octobre 1975

S1 E5 • Episode 5

Ross decides to marry Demelza because she is pregnant to Elizabeth's great displeasure. Ross'daughter Julia is born and he holds a party to celebrate. Elizabeth is very unhappy and not nice to Demelza.

Première diffusion : 2 novembre 1975

S1 E6 • Episode 6

When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he will die before completing his sentence.

Première diffusion : 9 novembre 1975

S1 E7 • Episode 7

Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also becomes ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him.

Première diffusion : 16 novembre 1975

S1 E8 • Episode 8

Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authorities.

Première diffusion : 23 novembre 1975

S1 E9 • Episode 9

Première diffusion : 30 novembre 1975

S1 E10 • Episode 10

Première diffusion : 7 décembre 1975

S1 E11 • Episode 11

Première diffusion : 14 décembre 1975

S1 E12 • Episode 12

Première diffusion : 21 décembre 1975

S1 E13 • Episode 13

Première diffusion : 28 décembre 1975

S1 E14 • Episode 14

Ross determines to find Mark Daniel who may be able to remember where he saw copper while hiding down Wheal Grace. To do so he must accompany Trencrom's smugglers to the Scilly Isles, which is dangerous as there is an informer amongst them.

Première diffusion : 4 janvier 1976

S1 E15 • Episode 15

Elizabeth accepts an offer of marriage, although she knows it will appal Ross. when tragedy strikes at Wheal Grace the double blow creates in him an unreasoning and obsessive reaction.

Première diffusion : 11 janvier 1976

S1 E16 • Episode 16

Ross goes to Trenwith to confront George for the last time.

Première diffusion : 18 janvier 1976