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The Best Episodes of Bread

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

Bread is a British television sitcom, written by Carla Lane, produced by the BBC and screened on BBC1 from 1 May 1986 to 3 November...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Episodes
74
Avg. Rating
6.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.9
6.7
7.1
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.6
6.8
7.0
7.0
6.8
6.9

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "Bread". It scored 7.6/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Susan Belbin and written by Carla Lane, it aired on 9/13/1987. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 4".

  • Episode 2
    7.6/10(13)
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    #1 - Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 9/13/1987

    Joey suspects that he's found his dog that went missing some years back, and Grandad proves to be as shrewd in negotiation as any of them.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 4
    7.5/10(16)
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    #2 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 5/22/1986

    A photographer suggests Aveline should pose topless and wishes he hadn't. Jack makes an unsuccessful entry into the art world.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 4
    7.5/10(15)
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    #3 - Episode 4

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 9/27/1987

    Lilo Lill pays a visit to the Boswell home and indulges in an all out war with Nellie on the doorstep. Roxy has returned into Joey's life and Adrian buys an enormous statue.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 5
    7.3/10(17)
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    #4 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 5/29/1986

    Freddie's sea-faring brother has died and the Boswells decide to arrange a burial at sea.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 4
    7.3/10(14)
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    #5 - Episode 4

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 1/29/1987

    Things are looking up for Billy when he starts making money on his sandwich round. Unfortunately, his sudden realization that money can come out of a hole in the wall, is spoilt when it is stolen out of his hand.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 7
    7.3/10(12)
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    #6 - Episode 7

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 10/18/1987

    Freddie has been arrested for running off with his dust cart after getting the sack, and Grandad has been taken to hospital after wandering off on his own.

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 12
    7.3/10(11)
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    #7 - Episode 12

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 12/4/1988

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 6
    7.2/10(13)
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    #8 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 6/5/1986

    Billy finds out that he is to become a father, Joey learns of his dad's gambling debt, Adrian is made redundant, Aveline's nude pictures are published and Jack buries a stolen candlestick in his Grandma's grave.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 2
    7.2/10(13)
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    #9 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 1/15/1987

    Julie goes into labor earlier than expected and Joey has to come to Billy's rescue.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 6
    7.2/10(11)
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    #10 - Episode 6

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 10/11/1987

    Joey is forced to confront Roxy's husband, with unusual results, and Aveline decides to give up her modelling career.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 9
    7.2/10(11)
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    #11 - Episode 9

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 11/1/1987

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 7
    7.2/10(16)
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    #12 - Episode 7

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 10/30/1988

    Joey gives Freddie an ultimatum - Lilo Lill or his mum. Linda McCartney opens an Animal Rescue Centre and, while getting her autograph, Billy invites her round for tea if she's ever "passing". She does - and an unwitting Nellie tells her all her troubles.

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 8
    7.2/10(13)
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    #13 - Episode 8

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 11/6/1988

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 11
    7.2/10(12)
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    #14 - Episode 11

    Season 4 Episode 11

    Aired 11/27/1988

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 2
    7.1/10(18)
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    #15 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 5/8/1986

    Billy buys a ring for Julie, but later learns that opals are bad luck and is told to get rid of it.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 5
    7.1/10(12)
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    #16 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 2/5/1987

    Billy is distraught when Julie takes the baby and heads to London to stay with friends, and Freddie Boswell comes home to stay.

    Director: Robin Nash, Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 1
    7.1/10(13)
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    #17 - Episode 1

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 9/6/1987

    Aveline has been mugged and the Boswell boys make a mass protest at the police station. Billy, meanwhile, has to break the news to his mother that his baby is to be christened in a Protestant church!

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 10
    7.1/10(11)
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    #18 - Episode 10

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 11/8/1987

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 13
    7.1/10(11)
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    #19 - Episode 13

    Season 3 Episode 13

    Aired 11/29/1987

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 13
    7.1/10(11)
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    #20 - Episode 13

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 12/11/1988

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 3
    7.0/10(15)
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    #21 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 5/15/1986

    Freddie Boswell makes a return to his family home. He gets a cool reception from his wife and children.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 3
    7.0/10(14)
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    #22 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 1/22/1987

    Jack and Adrian witness a burglary, then find themselves pursued by the perpetrators.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 6
    7.0/10(11)
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    #23 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 2/12/1987

    The Boswell's pet dog, Mongy, is not well and the family rally round to make sure he has every comfort. Meanwhile, Julie has returned from London.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 8
    7.0/10(11)
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    #24 - Episode 8

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 10/25/1987

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 12
    7.0/10(11)
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    #25 - Episode 12

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 11/22/1987

    No description available

    Director: Robin Nash

    Writer: Carla Lane