The Best Episodes Directed By John Birkin

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(34 votes)

   #1 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

   S1:E91/10/1994

   On New Year's Eve, Bean hosts his very own party with his friends Rupert and Hubert, but it isn't long before his guests discover that there is more fun at the party next door and trick Bean into letting them go. The following morning on New Year's Day, Bean buys some new tools and a large recliner armchair at the January sales of a department store and has a unique way of driving home. He then tries painting his flat himself and starts off the new year with a bang.

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   8.4/10(45 votes)

   #2 - Merry Christmas Mr. Bean

   S1:E712/29/1992

   While Christmas shopping, Mr. Bean purchases a bulky string of tree lights before making a shambles of a department store toy section. He later manages to acquire a free turkey and Christmas tree, and attempts to conduct a Salvation Army band. Finally, during Christmas dinner, Bean has quite a surprise in store for his long-suffering girlfriend.

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   8.3/10(38 votes)

   #3 - Mr. Bean Rides Again

   S1:E62/17/1992

   At the bus stop, Mr. Bean tries his best to revive a heart attack victim before using an ambulance to jump-start his own mini-car. Later, when posting a letter, he loses his only stamp, but that doesn't stop him from sending his letter anyway. Whilst preparing for his holiday, Mr. Bean demonstrates a novel (if not entirely efficient) method of packing, then disposes of a bothersome train passenger, and tries to entertain an airsick boy during a plane flight.

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   8.2/10(38 votes)

   #4 - Goodnight, Mr. Bean

   S1:E1310/31/1995

   At a hospital waiting room, Bean uses various methods to skip ahead of the queue but his antics backfire. Later at a park, he decorates Queen's Guard, so that he can take a picture. And at the end of the day, Bean tries to cure his insomnia with some unusual methods at home.

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   8.1/10(34 votes)

   #5 - Back to School Mr. Bean

   S1:E1110/26/1994

   Mr. Bean attends an open day of a local school, where he unleashes his usual brand of chaos in the various classes he visits. Afterwards, Bean's day soon takes a sombre turn when he finds that his Mini isn't parked where he left it and is crushed by an Army Tank during the demonstration.

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   8.1/10(38 votes)

   #6 - The Trouble with Mr. Bean

   S1:E51/1/1992

   Mr. Bean, late for his dental appointment, tries to get dressed and clean his teeth whilst on the way. After arriving just in time for the appointment, he ends up administering an anesthetic to the hapless dentist. After visiting the dentist, Bean has a picnic in the park, where he tangles with a pesky fly and a remote-control toy boat.

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   8.0/10(37 votes)

   #7 - Mr. Bean Goes to Town

   S1:E410/15/1991

   Mr. Bean purchases a new TV, only to experience a spot of reception trouble. He then takes a stroll in the park to try out his new camera, which is promptly stolen. This leads to an identity parade, where Bean does his best to discover the identity of the camera thief. Later, Bean's night on the town spells disaster for a stage magician. Lastly, Mr. Bean shows off his dancing skills at Club Phut.

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   7.7/10(37 votes)

   #8 - Tee Off, Mr. Bean

   S1:E129/20/1995

   After causing chaos at the town launderette while having his laundry cleaned, Bean tries his hand at mini golf, but after being told by the course's owner that he can only touch the ball with the club and not with his hands, Bean's poor aim leads him on an elaborate tour around town before ultimately returning to the course several hours later with a final score of 3,427 strokes.

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   7.7/10(33 votes)

   #9 - Hair by Mr. Bean of London

   S1:E1411/15/1995

   At a barbershop, Mr. Bean inadvertently holds the fort for the barber when he is distracted by a phonecall, resulting in him giving several customers terrible haircuts. Later, Bean heads to a fête, where he cheats at all the games and enters Teddy into a children's pet show, where his inanimacy allows Bean to pass all the obedience tests with flying colours. And finally, after a train journey, Bean accidentally loses his ticket and unsuccessfully tries to sneak out past the station's guard inside a mail bag.

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