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The Best Episodes of Bread Season 5

Every episode of Bread Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bread Season 5!

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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 1991. The series focused on the devoutly-Catholic and extended Boswell family

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bread Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 501
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Episode 501

    S5:E1

    Adrian becomes a hero by accident and, despite warnings, starts to embellish his role in the proceedings. Billy is troubled by his forthcoming divorce, Joey gets a worrying letter from the Inland Revenue and Aveline has a check up after failing to become pregnant.

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  2. Bread Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 502
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Episode 502

    S5:E2

    Joey visits the taxman to plead his case but his words fall on deaf ears, Aveline suggests to Oswald that he should have a sperm count and Billy attends court to get his divorce. But all troubles are briefly forgotten when the family go to the airport to meet Jack who has returned home from America.

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  3. Bread Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 503
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Episode 503

    S5:E3

    Jack soon gets back into the swing of buying and selling but the piano he buys causes more trouble than it is worth. Joey tells his mother about his debt and the family agree to pull together to help him. Meanwhile, Aveline is making every effort to get pregnant and creating problems for Oswald.

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  4. Bread Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 504
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Episode 504

    S5:E4

    When Adrian helps Jack to recover his stolen piano, they come into conflict with Yizzel and his mate - once again. Lilo Lill has taken a job in service to be near Freddie, whilst Freddie has sold his flat in order to pay Joey's debt.

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  5. Bread Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 505
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Episode 505

    S5:E5

    Aveline is causing concern for everybody as she continues to believe in her phantom pregnancy. Adrian is concerned that Magdalena has not replied to his letter, Billy hears that Julie has a new lover and Jack goes for a job as a handyman at the 'big house'.

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  6. Bread Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 506
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Episode 506

    S5:E6

    Mongy, the family dog, has been accused of biting a little girl and the police are called in to investigate. Billy changes his image in order to make Julie jealous, Jack gets a bumper wage packet thanks to his eccentric boss and Oswald is being pressurized to have a fertility test.

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  7. Bread Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 507
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Episode 507

    S5:E7

    Aveline has good news about Oswald's sperm count, Adrian finally hears from Magdalena and Joey's loyalty to the family drives a bigger wedge between him and Roxy. Meanwhile, Shifty is in trouble with Yizzel and his mate over money, so he steals their car and heads for London - again!

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  8. Bread Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    No description available

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  9. Bread Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    No description available

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  10. Bread Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S5:E10

    No description available

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  11. Bread Season 5 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S5:E11

    No description available

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  12. Bread Season 5 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S5:E12

    No description available

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  13. Bread Season 5 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

    S5:E13

    No description available

    Director:Robin Nash
    Writer:Carla Lane

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  14. Bread Season 5 Episode 14 - A Quiet Christmas
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #14 - A Quiet Christmas

    S5:E14

    Christmas for the Boswells brings its usual mix of hilarity, sadness and surprises.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 501" is the best rated episode of "Bread" season 5. It scored 7/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Robin Nash and written by Carla Lane, it aired on 9/10/1989. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 502".