Ep 7. Episode 7

Mr. Selfridge season 1 episode 7, titled "Episode 7," continues to follow the story of Harry Selfridge as he navigates his department store business in London. The episode starts with Harry receiving bad news about the store's finances, as he discovers that they are on the brink of bankruptcy due to the overspending in the store and the low sales figures. Harry has to come up with a plan to save his business, and he reaches out to his business partner Rosalie, who advises him to cut costs by letting go of some of the employees.

Meanwhile, Henri Leclair, the window dresser at the store, is having issues with his love life. He is torn between two women, his longtime lover Agnes Towler, and his new flame, Victor Colleano. Henri is struggling to choose between the two women, and his indecision is causing him a lot of stress.

Peggy, one of the store's workers, is also facing problems in her personal life. She is pregnant with her husband's baby, but her husband has abandoned her, leaving her to deal with the pregnancy alone. Peggy is struggling to hide her pregnancy from her coworkers, but she is finding it increasingly difficult to do so.

Elsewhere, Lady Mae's personal life is causing her a lot of worry. Her estranged husband, Lord Loxley, has returned to London and is causing her a lot of stress and anxiety. Lady Mae is worried that her former husband will harm her reputation and use their son as a pawn in their bitter custody battle.

As the episode progresses, Harry tries to come up with solutions to save the store and is met with resistance from his employees, including Agnes, who is still mourning the loss of her friend and fellow salesgirl Jessie. Harry's new assistant, Miss Mardle, attempts to smooth things over, but tensions are high in the store.

In the end, Harry comes up with a plan to increase sales by holding a sales event, which draws in a large number of customers and boosts the store's profits. Agnes finally decides to move on from Henri and takes a new job at the store's beauty counter, and Peggy's secret pregnancy is discovered by her coworkers. Lady Mae manages to finally confront her husband and regain control of her family life, while Henri chooses to be with Agnes over Victor.

Overall, Mr. Selfridge season 1 episode 7 is a continuation of the drama and intrigue present in earlier episodes. The themes of love, loss, and business are explored in depth, and the characters continue to develop as the story progresses. As the season draws to a close, viewers are left eager to see what will happen next for Harry and his employees.