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The Best Episodes of Benidorm

Every episode of Benidorm ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Benidorm!

Set in the Solana all-inclusive Resort, Benidorm follows the antics of regulars and first-time holiday makers on their journeys abroad.
Genre:Comedy
Network:ITV1

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Episode 7" is the best rated episode of "Benidorm". It scored 8.4/10 based on 89 votes. Directed by Sandy Johnson and written by N/A, it aired on 2/13/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".

  • Episode 7
    8.4/1089 votes
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    #1 - Episode 7

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2015

    Mateo's mother-in-law is threatening to kill him. Tiger and Terri come up with a plan to get Clive's 5,000 euros back from Monty. Riannon arrives - and there is no sign of Donald.

    Director: Sandy Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    8.3/10106 votes
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    #2 - Episode 7

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 4/6/2012

    Joyce becomes convinced that new guest Mrs Simmonds is the hotel assessor, but her attempts to impress do not start smoothly when Mrs Simmonds witnesses Joyce evicting a furious Kenneth from his salon for late payment of rent. The hotel is also playing host to underworld figures Lennie and Neville, who gave Donald a hard time when he was in prison. Mick tells his family that all of the sunbed shops Mel left them have been destroyed by fire, and an angry Madge attacks him, before being denounced in turn by Michael. Can the family set aside their differences?

    Director: Sandy Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Series 3, Episode 2
    8.2/10131 votes
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    #3 - Series 3, Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2009

    Mick manages to upset Janice on a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa leaving their relationship in the balance. Martin ends up running through the water naked when Brandy plays a joke on hm. Noreen starts to think that her son is gay.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.2/10110 votes
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    #4 - Episode 5

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2012

    The British Olympic Synchronised Swimming team are in the local area to train, and Joyce has managed to persuade them to stay at the Solana. Hazel, the team's strict coach, is not impressed by the poor facilities, but agrees to Joyce's idea for a gala display in the hotel pool. Liam ends up escorting the girls on a sight seeing tour along the coast. Madge is keen on Mohammed, the son of a wealthy property developer who knew Mel and Mick and Janice are surprised when they find out that she wants to marry him. Liam is unable to stop the young swimmers joining an 18 -30 booze cruise.

    Director: John Henderson

    Writer: N/A

  • Series 3, Episode 6
    8.1/10134 votes
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    #5 - Series 3, Episode 6

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2009

    Swingers Donald and Jacqueline have a holiday visitor in the shape of Wink McAndrew who raises a few eyebrows amongst the holidaymakers. Kate finally plucks up the courage to tell Martin a few home truths whilst Gavin meets the new man in his life. Madge and Mel reveal a secret they've been hiding from The Garvey family that will change everyone's lives forever.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    8.1/10108 votes
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    #6 - Episode 4

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/25/2011

    Benidorm is under siege from a freak storm and Les/Lesley attempts to arrange a bingo game with rather unusual prizes. Pauline learns that her flight has been cancelled and comes to the conclusion that a drink might help. After a good looking stranger from Janice's past shows up in Solana, she fails to notice that Michael is having a holiday romance. Natalie continues to have man trouble and Donald has bad news.

    Director: Sandy Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.1/10105 votes
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    #7 - Episode 5

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 4/1/2011

    Pauline continues to drink permanently and everyone is looking forward to Eighties Night with guests Bananarama. Madge discovers that the lease on a bar could be coming and she has to decide whether she could live in Spain on her own. Kenneth takes Gavin out in an effort to try and cheer him up. Liam continues to attempt to win Natalie's heart but she is after Mateo. Mateo is talked by Leslie into going on a double date but nothing goes to plan. Bananarama end up finding an unexpected third member performing with them on stage.

    Director: Sandy Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.1/1097 votes
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    #8 - Episode 6

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2012

    Madge is getting ready for her wedding to Mohammed but after Mick and Michael find Mohammed in a sports bar, they think that he is not quite what he seems. Joyce believes that somebody in the hotel is giving negative stories about the Solana to the local press and she recruits Donald and Jacqueline to spy on the staff. A trick is played on Sam by Trudy and she convinces her that she had unprotected sex with Liam while she was drunk.

    Director: Sandy Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Joyce Temple
    8.1/1097 votes
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    #9 - Joyce Temple

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2014

    When Joyce heads off on a mini-break leaving Les in charge, it is not long before he starts throwing his weight around. Barking orders, he sacks Mateo and the staff revolt.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 8
    8.0/10144 votes
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    #10 - Episode 8

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2008

    After Mel and Madge's romantic evening stroll on the beach is very rudely interrupted, what is supposed to be the most memorable day of their lives - proceeds to become memorable for all the wrong reasons.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Series 3, Episode 3
    8.0/10129 votes
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    #11 - Series 3, Episode 3

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2009

    When The Oracle goes on a blind date he ends up being given the runaround. When Martin isn't around, Brandy tries to seduce Mateo. Mel tries to find the owner of Peacock Island so that he can talk to them about selling it him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Series 3, Episode 4
    8.0/10132 votes
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    #12 - Series 3, Episode 4

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2009

    When Madge's estranged daughter Valda appears at The Solana, Madge is convinced she is after Mel's money. Meanwhile a cockney conman called Gary starts working his way through the holidaymakers, and Madge is given something to settle her stomach with extremely unsettling results.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.0/10102 votes
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    #13 - Episode 3

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2012

    Mick is unimpressed when his nice-but-dim brother Pete and his crotchety dad Stan arrive in Benidorm for Pete's stag party. Gavin thinks that Troy has dumped him so he agrees to a date with Emilio. Trudy comes up with a way to get intimate with Mateo, but her plans are scuppered by Les/Lesley. Donald takes Michael and Liam to see Jacqueline perform her erotic striptease at a local club.

    Director: John Henderson

    Writer: N/A

  • Stag and Henny's
    8.0/1097 votes
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    #14 - Stag and Henny's

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2014

    Martin wakes up in bed with Bianca. Kenneth and Liam have to move a customer out of the salon. Joyce installs a volleyball court by the pool, and Tiger teams up with Michael.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Winner Takes All
    8.0/1082 votes
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    #15 - Winner Takes All

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2015

    Joyce becomes suspicious when Blow and Go appears extremely busy. Tiger hides the news that Auntie Terri is about to join them at The Solana. The Oracle and his mum arrive back.

    Director: David Sant

    Writer: N/A

  • Series 3, Episode 5
    7.9/10122 votes
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    #16 - Series 3, Episode 5

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2009

    Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. The Oracle's tall tales get him in trouble with the police. Diana comes to help her recently conned son Martin but only succeeds in making him feel much, much worse. Mel and Madge end up taking to the stage at The Benidorm Palace.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.9/10112 votes
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    #17 - Episode 3

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 3/11/2011

    The Garvey's get a bit of a shock when they discover that Mel's debt has been taken on by some gangsters. They find themselves attempting a very risky bet to pay off what they owe. Noreen's problems with Pauline continue as she's decided she wants to leave Benidorm early. Meanwhile, Liam is still stuck to Natalie's side, much to the annoyance of Sam.

    Director: Sandy Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.9/10112 votes
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    #18 - Episode 6

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 4/8/2011

    Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note. The Garveys are gearing up for the opening of Madge's new bar, but when Lucky Kev arrives with some free tickets for a theme park, Mick packs the women and children off for the day. Pauline turns to the bottle as she awaits news on her divorce. Jacqueline, Kenneth and Gavin head off to pay their respects to Donald - but nothing goes to plan and Jacqueline is involved in a rather unusual water-skiing accident. As Gavin's patience with Kenneth reaches its limit, Troy appears - and brings some life-changing news.

    Director: Sandy Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.9/10101 votes
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    #19 - Episode 4

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/16/2012

    Madge has been kidnapped which to Michael witnessed but can The Garveys save her in time? Elsewhere, Sam bets Trudy 20 euros to act ladylike until midnight. Joyce invites Costa Class Magazine's Hotel Critic and instructs Mateo to cook an authentic paella for him.

    Director: John Henderson

    Writer: Neil Fitzmaurice

  • Series 3, Episode 1
    7.8/10132 votes
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    #20 - Series 3, Episode 1

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2009

    The holidaymakers return to The Solana with a free week's holiday as compensation for last year's hostage situation. Martin's new girlfriend wants to have a good time and leave the complex. Mel wants Mick to help him open his new mobility shop but things don't go to plan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.8/10108 votes
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    #21 - Episode 2

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/2/2012

    New manager Joyce organises a dance competition for the guests and everyone is eager to take part. Rehearsals are supervised by her old flame Cyril Babcock, an ageing playboy whose impatience with the talentless contestants leads to a dance-off with Mateo. Kenneth hires an assistant for the salon, but her minimal knowledge of hairdressing and English leads to an unfortunate accident with her first client. Kenneth also tries to cheer up Gavin, who is missing Troy. Janice is shocked to see an old face at the pool bar, but he seems not to remember her. What is he playing at? And will Mick turn up in time to prevent a nasty scene?

    Director: John Henderson

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeopardising the Hotel
    7.8/10106 votes
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    #22 - Jeopardising the Hotel

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2014

    Jason Gallagher shows up at the hotel looking for some bar work. He manages to impress Joyce much to Mateo's annoyance. Clive Dyke discovers his daughter Bianca wandering through Alicante Airport looking upset. Tiger Dyke is able to persuade Michael to help him steal the hotel’s all inclusive wristbands and sell them in town.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • VIP
    7.8/10100 votes
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    #23 - VIP

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2014

    The group CEO demands that Joyce returns the hotel to three-star status. An old friend of Donald and Jacqueline's is in town. Elena the pedalo-hire girl comes looking for Michael.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 9
    7.8/1077 votes
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    #24 - Episode 9

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 5/3/2017

    When Baby Jesus contaminates the swimming pool with weedkiller, the guests have to be evacuated. Joyce hastily arranges a trip to the circus.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.7/10152 votes
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    #25 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/2007

    A pub quiz at the hotel reveals Oracle's competitive side.Kate discusses her marriage problems with Madge.Donald tries to salvage Troy and Gavin's relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A