1x1 - Episode 1

October 5, 1975

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.

1x2 - Episode 2

October 12, 1975

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.

1x3 - Episode 3

October 19, 1975

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.

1x4 - Episode 4

October 26, 1975

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.

1x5 - Episode 5

November 2, 1975

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.

1x6 - Episode 6

November 9, 1975

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

1x7 - Episode 7

November 16, 1975

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

1x9 - Episode 9

November 30, 1975

1x10 - Episode 10

December 7, 1975

1x11 - Episode 11

December 14, 1975

1x12 - Episode 12

December 21, 1975

1x13 - Episode 13

December 28, 1975

1x14 - Episode 14

January 4, 1976

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.

1x15 - Episode 15

January 11, 1976

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.

1x16 - Episode 16

January 18, 1976

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