8.2/10310 votes#1 - Are You Being Served? (Pilot)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/1972
A reorganization within the store forces the staff of the gentlemen's ready-to-wear department to share their floor space with the Ladies' Department. Mrs. Slocombe, head of the Ladies, and Mr. Grainger, head of the Gents, immediately come to loggerheads over control of the center floor display. Mr. Grainger refuses to take down his trousers and put Mrs. Slocombe's underwear in its place. Undaunted, she goes over his head to Captain Peacock, and then to Mr. Rumbold.
Director: David Croft
Writer: David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
7.7/10260 votes#2 - Dear Sexy Knickers...
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/21/1973
Mr. Lucas attempts to send Miss Brahms a love letter suggesting an after-work "get it together". Confusion on who sent the letter and to whom it was intended sets the stage for a lot of misunderstanding. There's also the customers to contend with and Mr. Lucas has a devil of a time fitting them into clothing.
Director: Bernard Thompson
Writer: David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
8.3/10306 votes#3 - Our Figures Are Slipping
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/28/1973
The Department figures have taken a dive and so Mr. Rumbold decides to convene a sales conference amongst the staff. Since the meeting is taking place after hours and off the clock, no one is very motivated to provide any solutions. If something isn't done, someone might lose their job, and that someone is clearly Mr. Lucas.
Director: Bernard Thompson
Writer: David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
8.2/10262 votes#4 - Camping In
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/4/1973
A transport strike leaves the staff stranded at the store, so Young Mr. Grace offers to let them spend the night on the floor. Tents are set up, but Mr. Lucas has trouble keeping his up. A "campfire" sing along leads to talk of the last World War and the experiences some of them had.
Director: Bernard Thompson
Writer: David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
7.8/10257 votes#5 - His and Hers
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/11/1973
Mr. Grainger's trousers are missing, along with the central display. The staff learns that the space was freed up for the "His & Hers" fragrance display. Mrs. Slocombe is outraged that they went her to take down her underwear and put perfume there in its place. The glamorous salesgirl causes stirrings in the trouser department. When it's discovered that free stockings and ties are given out with every scent purchase, both departments formulate a plan to oust the intruder.
Director: Bernard Thompson
Writer: David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
NaN/100 votes#6 - Diamonds Are a Man's Best Friend
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/18/1973
It's pay day at Grace Brothers and the staff realize that their money just doesn't go very far. An opportunity for a bonus arises when a customer loses a diamond and offers a £100 reward. Greed gets the better of everyone, except Mr. Grainger, and soon they're conspiring behind each others backs. Mr. Mash throws a wrench in the search after he damages a jeweled dress, causing a multitude of "diamonds" within the department.
Director: Bernard Thompson
Writer: David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
The Best Episodes of Are You Being Served? Season 1
Every episode of Are You Being Served? Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Are You Being Served? Season 1!
This comedy series, which follows the exploits of employees at London's fictional "Grace Brothers" department store, is full of sexual innuendo, slapstick, visual gags, and...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Are You Being Served? (Pilot)" is the best rated episode of "Are You Being Served?" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 310 votes. Directed by David Croft and written by David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd, it aired on 9/8/1972. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Dear Sexy Knickers...".