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The Best Episodes of Absolutely Fabulous Season 5

Every episode of Absolutely Fabulous Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Absolutely Fabulous Season 5!

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Set in the world of fashion and PR, immature fun-loving mother Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy drive Eddie's sensible daughter, Saffron, up the wall with their constant drug abuse and outrageous selfishness. Numerous

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Absolutely Fabulous Season 5 Episode 1 - Cleanin'
    7.9/10(285 votes)

    #1 - Cleanin'

    S5:E1

    Edina's home is a mess, and she has done some more remodelling as usual. The changes include a pool in her bathroom, and a shower that washes and buffs her like a car wash. New client Emma Bunton visits to discuss new jobs. It turns out Saffy was Emma's head girl at school and Emma knows that Saffy would be disturbed by Edina's squalid abode.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Absolutely Fabulous Season 5 Episode 2 - Book Clubbin'
    8.1/10(295 votes)

    #2 - Book Clubbin'

    S5:E2

    Edina has a nightmare about Saffy's baby trying to stab her. It turns out that the face of the nightmare baby belongs to Saffy's midwife, who delights in teasing Edina about these nightmares. Edina expresses her displeasure about this baby. Saffy invites the baby's father to the house to tell him she is pregnant. In the meantime, Edina and Patsy have organised a book club, but no one is interested in reading any books except celebrity magazines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Absolutely Fabulous Season 5 Episode 3 - Panickin'
    8.3/10(295 votes)

    #3 - Panickin'

    S5:E3

    Edina builds a panic room. Patsy is at her shop, Jeremy's, when Minnie Driver enters. Patsy, determined to become Minnie's stylist, invites Minnie to Edina's, where she has gathered racks of designer outfits with which to dress Minnie. When Minnie wants a necklace that Edina is wearing, Patsy and Edina fight for it, and accidentally lock themselves in the panic room.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Absolutely Fabulous Season 5 Episode 4 - Huntin', Shootin' & Fishin'
    7.9/10(290 votes)

    #4 - Huntin', Shootin' & Fishin'

    S5:E4

    Edina begins an ad campaign for Prince Charles' biscuits, and claims that it is 'by royal appointment'. She begins to associate with the wealthy socialite crowd, and buys a weekend at a country house hotel. Meanwhile, Emma and Sarah bring gifts for Saffy's baby shower, and Sarah becomes obsessed with Emma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Absolutely Fabulous Season 5 Episode 5 - Birthin'
    8.0/10(280 votes)

    #5 - Birthin'

    S5:E5

    Saffy is preparing her home birth kit, as she's due anytime. Meanwhile, Patsy is the hostess of the Style Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. Edina helps Patsy rehearse her speech but is interrupted by Katy, Bo and Marshall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Absolutely Fabulous Season 5 Episode 6 - Schmoozin'
    8.0/10(280 votes)

    #6 - Schmoozin'

    S5:E6

    Edina's 'new' boyfriend Pete is a tape engineer who used to work at Abbey Road during the time that the Beatles recorded there, and who had found some unreleased tapes. In a studio, the girls have fun and Edina sings her 'walking down the road' song she loves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Absolutely Fabulous Season 5 Episode 7 - Exploitin'
    7.9/10(249 votes)

    #7 - Exploitin'

    S5:E7

    Patsy has booked Saffy's baby Jane (Lola) for a photo shoot with Jean-Paul Gaultier. Gran usually babysits Jane on Thursdays, so that Saffy can go out with John. But Gran has not come round, as Edina has banned her from the house. Saffy and John are stuck at home, and Patsy cannot take the baby to the shoot.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Cleanin'" is the best rated episode of "Absolutely Fabulous" season 5. It scored 7.9/10 based on 285 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/2003. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Book Clubbin'".