The Bennet family is agog at news of a new tenant at Netherfield Hall. They meet Bingley, his sisters and friend Darcy at a ball, where Bingley is attracted to Jane but Darcy considers the entire gathering beneath him.

Mr Bennet's estranged cousin, Mr Collins, writes to announce his imminent visit to Longbourn, the house he will inherit on Mr Bennet's death. Mrs Bennet has high hopes that he will propose to one of her daughters and expects also that Jane will soon be engaged to Mr Bingley.

Darcy is pleased to introduce Elizabeth to his sister Georgiana, and to welcome her and her aunt and uncle to Pemberley. Lizzy receives the devastating news that her sister Lydia has eloped with Mr Wickham. Aside from this, Jane and Bingley are reunited and Mrs Bennet is delighted to have one of her daughters married at last. Elizabeth admits she was wrong about Mr Darcy.

Rejected by Elizabeth, Darcy returns to Rosings Park and writes to her, revealing the truth about Wickham's character.

Darcy is pleased to introduce Elizabeth to his sister Georgiana, and to welcome her and her aunt and uncle to Pemberley. Lizzy receives the devastating news that her sister Lydia has eloped with Mr Wickham.

Mrs Bennett is delighted to have one of her daughters married at last while Elizabeth admits she was wrong about Mr Darcy.