There were plenty of pearls clutched and petticoats ruffled when Bridgerton broke onto the scene.
The ton, brilliantly brought to life on screen by Shonda Rhimes based on the novels by Julia Quinn, brings the drama, the romance, and plenty of ~spicy~ moments.
Ranking these moments wasn’t easy, but without further ado, I bring you 14 spicy Bridgerton moments:
14.
When Vicountess Bridgerton and Lady Danbury talked about tending to their gardens as widows. It was an important moment!
It may not be the show’s spiciest scene, but the carefully-coded conversation reminded viewers that women of all ages have gardens that need tending.
13.
Next up is Anthony Bridgerton and Siena’s guarded quickie while up against a tree in the very first episode — it let us know this show wasn’t afraid to go there!
12.
Then there’s Kate Sharma taking a moment to herself to think back on her steamy kiss with Anthony Bridgerton…
…only to be interrupted.
11.
And when Benedict Bridgerton made out with Madame Delacroix on the stairs of his “artist’s salon,” then tried to take it to a bedroom, only to walk in on two men — and make direct eye contact with one.
He took a moment to recollect himself in the doorway before Madame Delacroix and another woman invited him back to play.
10.
When Lady Danbury was finally satisfied, and even took control by getting on top while she hooked up with Lord Ledger.
9.
In Season 2, when Anthony gave a steamy speech about how badly he wanted Kate, despite being betrothed to her sister.
8.
When George and Charlotte took their begrudging “even day” sex to the tub.
It was all very casual, but also business as usual.
7.
When the Duke and the Duchess worked through their individual hangups and finally *ahem* came together for the right reasons.
6.
When Brimsley and Reynolds gave George and Charlotte a minute to get to know each other.
It gave them a nice window of time to sneak off and proved they knew each other quite well.
5.
George and Charlotte finally figuring themselves (and each other) out.
Finally striking a balance of love and lust was a sweet moment for this complicated couple!
4.
But let’s be honest, it was way hotter when they couldn’t resist taking advantage of an “even day” in front of a dining room full of people.
It went from “don’t breathe my oxygen” to “even day” real quick.
3.
When Simon encouraged Daphne to explore self-love, and she treated herself to a candlelit sesh…
…all while she thought about the little ~moments~ they’d shared.
2.
When — after all of those almost moments — Kate and Anthony finally hooked up.
Anthony wasted no time making good on all of his promises, but that didn’t stop Kate from being gone by sunrise.
Though those ladder acrobatics weren’t the only notable hookup in that episode. The Duke and Daphne also enjoyed a rainy romp in the garden!
Lots of panting going on, huh? Which was your favorite spicy scene from the Bridgerton universe so far? Debate in the comments!
