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The Best Episodes of Bread Season 1

Every episode of Bread Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bread Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Bread" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Susan Belbin and written by Carla Lane, it aired on 5/1/1986. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    6.9/1024 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/1986

    The family talks about their dreams and what they hope to achieve in the future. Over breakfast discussions develop about working and what the individual members of the Boswell family do. None appear to have any sort of regular income except Adrian who is in real estate.

    Director: Susan Belbin

    Writer: Carla Lane

  • Episode 2
    7.2/1017 votes

    #2 - 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 3
    7.0/1015 votes

    #3 - 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 4
    7.5/1016 votes

    #4 - 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 5
    7.3/1017 votes

    #5 - 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 6
    7.2/1013 votes

    #6 - 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