The widowed Reverend Ainsworth arrives in Halifax, and with encouragement from Mrs. Priestley, sets his sights on Ann Walker. Aware that Ainsworth's attentions are stirring up memories for her lover, Lister sets out to deal with the clergyman in her own inimitable manner. Meanwhile, Lister presses on with the transformation of her estate, but her ambitious plans threaten to lead her into trouble. At afternoon tea, Marian remains impressed by Mr. Abbott, though her aunt and father are less so. A discovery in the pigsty gives Mary Sowden reason to suspect Thomas is lying about his father.

Gentleman Jack Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - I Was Just Passing
• s01e02 - I Just Went There To Study Anatomy
• s01e03 - Oh Is That What You Call It?
• s01e04 - Most Women Are Dull and Stupid
• s01e05 - Let's Have Another Look at Your Past Perfect
• s01e06 - Do Ladies Do That?
• s01e07 - Why've You Brought That?
• s01e08 - Are You Still Talking?

Gentleman Jack Show Summary

Set in 1832, the brilliant, endearing Miss Anne Lister leaves Hastings brokenhearted and heads to the lush landscape of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England to restore her uncle's estate that she has inherited. While restoring the estate she finds that the family land has a coal mine and finds that it is being stolen by two brothers. This newly instated, unusual lady landowner and landlord encounters a potentially blossoming and dangerous romance with another woman, which she records in a cryptic diary that no one can decode.