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The Best Episodes of Blackadder Season 0

Every episode of Blackadder Season 0 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Blackadder Season 0!

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Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Blackadder Season 0 Episode 2 - Blackadder's Christmas Carol
    7.7/10(86 votes)

    S0:E2

    Pleasant Ebenezer Blackadder is turned into a cruel and witty miser after seeing visions of his ancestors and descendants.

    Director:Richard Boden
    Writers:Richard Curtis, Ben Elton

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  2. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 18 - Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S0:E18

    A one-off edition of Blackadder set during the English Civil War, shown as part of the first Comic Relief Red Nose Day. With the English Civil War lost, Sir Edmund, as a known Cavalier, along with his ever-faithful dogsbody Baldrick must find a way to keep the defeated King Charles I alive and simultaneously keep his own head on his shoulders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 3 - Back and Forth
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S0:E3

    At a New Millennium Eve party Blackadder and Baldrick test their new time machine and ping pong through history encountering famous characters and changing events rather alarmingly....

    Director:Paul Weiland
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 17 - Blackadder Rides Again
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S0:E17

    It's 25 years since the first episode featuring the dastardly Blackadder made its debut. Now the iconic cast of the much-loved comedy appear together in a documentary for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 4 - Baldrick's Video Diary
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    S0:E4

    Behind the scenes of the Blackadder special 'Back and Forth'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 5 - Interview - Stephen Fry in Africa
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E5

    Stephen Fry talks about his time on the show, and his characters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 6 - Richard Curtis & Ben Elton in Soho
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E6

    The writers chat about how the show was created.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 7 - Tony Robinson in London
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E7

    Tony Robinson talks about his time on Black Adder and his Baldrick character.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 8 - Miranda Richardson at the BBC
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E8

    Miranda Richardson is interviewed at the BBC about her time as the Queen on Blackadder as well as the other characters she played.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 9 - Hilary Bevan Jones at BAFTA
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E9

    Hilary Bevan Jones is interviewed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 10 - Hugh Laurie on set in Hollywood
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E10

    Hugh Laurie chats about Blackadder and the various roles he played in the series.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 11 - Rik Mayall in London
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E11

    The legendary Rik Mayall chats about himself and how he took over the show as Lord Flashheart, in his own unique style.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 12 - Miranda, Tony, Tim & Patsy go back to the BBC
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E12

    Miranda, Tony, Patsy and Tim go back to the BBC to look at their old costumes. Do any of them still fit?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 19 - Red Nose Day Sketch
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E19

    Baldrick stars solo for the first time in 40 years when he reprises his role.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 20 - Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E20

    Sir Tony Robinson goes on a quest to discover the truth behind the Blackadder origin story. Tony's journey takes him back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the never-before-broadcast Blackadder pilot episode. The climax of the programme will be a special screening of the never-before-broadcast pilot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 21 - Blackadder: A Cunning Story
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E21

    Looking back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate the 40th anniversary, featuring contributions from Blackadder's biggest fans including Jack Whitehall, Darren Harriott, Sarah Hadland, Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Wadia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 22 - Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E22

    A look back at the making of the entire "Blackadder" series to commemorate the 25th anniversary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 15 - Behind The Screen - Making Blackadder Goes Forth
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E15

    A rare look at what went on behind the scenes during the filming of Blackadder Goes Forth. Behind the Screen drops in during the production of Blackadder Goes Forth, to discover that the cast tend to eschew traditional rehearsals in favour of exhaustive periods of tweaking - or 'plumpening' - practically every line in the script for maximum comic effect. Includes interviews with writer Richard Curtis, producer John Lloyd and actors Rowan Atkinson (Captain Blackadder) Stephen Fry (General Melchett) and Tony Robinson (Private Baldrick).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 16 - The Shakespeare Sketch
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E16

    This non-canonical sketch was performed on stage at the Sadlers Wells Theatre on 18 September 1989. It was written for and performed at an AIDS benefit concert directed by Stephen Fry, and features Rowan Atkinson as a Blackadder-esque character chatting with Hugh Laurie as "Bill" Shakespeare, talking about cutting various sections of Hamlet – in particular the "To be or not to be" soliloquy. Ultimately, Blackadder talks Shakespeare down from an over-long speech to the familiar 'snappy' phrase. The sketch was available on video as part of Hysteria 2 – The Second Coming, released by Palace Video on 21 May 1990

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 23 - Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E23

    A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 24 - Blackadder and the King's Birthday
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E24

    A short sketch performed at the Prince of Wales' 50th Birthday Gala. It featured Rowan Atkinson as Lord Blackadder and Stephen Fry as King Charles II, and was televised on ITV (in the UK) on 14 November 1998.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 25 - Blackadder: The Army Years
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E25

    A short monologue performed at the Dominion Theatre for the Royal Variety Performance 2000. It features Rowan Atkinson as the modern-day Lord Edmund Blackadder of Her Royal Highness's regiment of Shirkers. The sketch was written and introduced by Ben Elton, who was the compère of the evening.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 26 - Baldrick on Clown Court
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E26

    The ‘Clown Court’ outtake sketch from Noel Edmonds’ House Party

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 27 - Blackadder Goes Forth Interview
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E27

    A news piece and interview with Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson before the release of Blackadder Goes Forth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Blackadder Season 0 Episode 28 - Britain's Best Sitcoms - Blackadder
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E28

    This programme was broadcast early in 2004 and was part of a series of programmes where viewers were asked to vote for their favourite sitcom. Each programme featured a particular comedy sitcom and was championed by separate celebrities. This programme featuring "Blackadder" has John Sergeant Iannucci saying why he feels it was the best Comedy Sitcom. A number of excepts are shown including some behind the scenes rehearsals, Various guests and actors from the show give an insight into the programme including Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, John Lloyd, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Brian Blessed, Michael Grade, Dr Gary Sheffield, Lucy Moore, Miranda Richardson, Howard Goodall, Tony Aitken, Gabrielle Claister, Mandie Fletcher, Chris Wadsworth and Richard Boden.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 0 Ratings Summary

"Blackadder's Christmas Carol" is the best rated episode of "Blackadder" season 0. It scored 7.7/10 based on 86 votes. Directed by Richard Boden and written by Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, it aired on 12/23/1988. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Blackadder: The Cavalier Years".