The Best Episodes of All Creatures Great & Small Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(1007 votes)

   #1 - You've Got to Dream

   S1:E19/1/2020

   Fresh out of veterinary college in 1937, James Herriot struggles to find work in his Depression-struck home town of Glasgow. Seeking new opportunities, he pursues a position in the remote village of Darrowby working for eccentric local vet Siegfried Farnon, who is less than impressed by his early efforts. However, a difficult calving gives James a chance to prove his worth.

   Director:Brian Percival

   Writer:Ben Vanstone

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   Director:Brian Percival

   Writer:Ben Vanstone
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   8.0/10(874 votes)

   #2 - Another Farnon?

   S1:E29/8/2020

   Skeldale House descends into chaos with the arrival of Siegfried's wayward brother Tristan. Helen provides James with a reason to stay in the Dales.

   Director:Brian Percival

   Writer:Ben Vanstone

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   Director:Brian Percival

   Writer:Ben Vanstone
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   8.3/10(825 votes)

   #3 - Andante

   S1:E39/15/2020

   Tristan sets about collecting debts owed to the surgery and takes a shine to Maggie, the new barmaid at The Drovers. Siegfried hopes to bag the job of Attending Vet at Darrowby Racecourse, by buttering up the head of the race course, General Ransom. When the favourite to win on the race day is diagnosed with a inoperable condition, James has his first painful experience.

   Director:Metin Hüseyin

   Writer:Lisa Holdsworth

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   Director:Metin Hüseyin

   Writer:Lisa Holdsworth
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   8.2/10(784 votes)

   #4 - A Tricki Case

   S1:E49/22/2020

   James is forced to take in Mrs Pumphrey's pampered Pekingese. Tristan prepares to return to university, but needs Siegfried's help to pay for his accommodation, but Siegfried insists he must first prove he is serious about being a vet. James treats the Aldersons' prize bull, and Helen rewards his efforts with some unusual home baking.

   Director:Andy Hay

   Writers:Ben Vanstone, Freddy Syborn

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   Director:Andy Hay

   Writers:Ben Vanstone, Freddy Syborn
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   8.2/10(765 votes)

   #5 - All's Fair

   S1:E59/29/2020

   It's the Darrowby Show and James is pleased as punch that he has been given the honour of Attending Vet. But Siegfried and Tristan know the job is a poisoned chalice and reckon James won't last the day without throwing in the towel.

   Director:Metin Hüseyin

   Writer:Debbie O'Malley

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   Director:Metin Hüseyin

   Writer:Debbie O'Malley
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   8.6/10(780 votes)

   #6 - A Cure for All Ills

   S1:E610/6/2020

   James' workload doubles when Siegfried takes ill during a harsh winter. Mrs Hall discovers it is James' birthday, and Tristan tries his best to cheer him up by arranging a double date. Season finale.

   Director:Andy Hay

   Writers:Ben Vanstone, Julian Jones

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   Director:Andy Hay

   Writers:Ben Vanstone, Julian Jones
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   8.6/10(813 votes)

   #7 - The Night Before Christmas

   S1:E712/22/2020

   James is trying to bury his pain over Helen and has invited his new girlfriend Connie to the annual Skeldale Christmas party. As the house fills with locals, James receives a call from a man who wants help with his dog who is giving birth.

   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Ben Vanstone

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   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Ben Vanstone