7.4/10180 votes#1 - The Sweet Smell of Success
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/1983
Mrs. Slocombe sells her home-made perfume. After a misunderstanding, Mrs. Peacock finds Captain Peacock without his pants (perfume had spilled on them) and the ill-fated trousers in the hands of Mr. Rumbold's secretary.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
7.2/10179 votes#2 - Conduct Unbecoming
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 4/29/1983
Mr. Humphries is accused of stealing and his distinguished career could end in disgrace. In a trial, he is found guilty and dismissed, but Mr. Harman finds the missing money in the back of the till from which it was supposedly stolen.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
7.3/10179 votes#3 - Memories Are Made of This
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/1983
When the handsome golf pro from Sports comes to the floor for a demonstration, he accidentally hits Mrs. Slocombe. She then thinks she's a little girl, wrecking havoc on the store as she cavorts around the department.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
7.4/10176 votes#4 - Calling All Customers
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/1983
The staff perform a play on CB radio to advertise Grace Brothers. The play results in the store being swamped by truck drivers who are driven off by Mr. Humphries and Mrs. Slocombe.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
6.8/10178 votes#5 - Monkey Business
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/1983
Bad news. Grace Brothers may be bought by the Japanese. The staff take their problems to Number Ten, where they speak with President Reagan by phone. Mrs. Thatcher gets fashion tips from Mr. Humphries.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
7.0/10169 votes#6 - Lost and Found
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/1983
When Mrs. Slocombe's cat turns up missing, she decides that only Mr. Humphries could take its place.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Are You Being Served? Season 9
Every episode of Are You Being Served? Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Are You Being Served? Season 9!
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 9 Ratings Summary
"The Sweet Smell of Success" is the best rated episode of "Are You Being Served?" season 9. It scored 7.4/10 based on 180 votes. Directed by Bob Spiers and written by N/A, it aired on 4/22/1983. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Conduct Unbecoming".