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The Best Episodes of Cuckoo

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

Best episode
S1E3 Ken on E
8.3381 votes
Worst episode
S5E7 Election
6.2115 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.6avg
Binge time
14h 55m
33 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cuckoo Season 1 Episode 3 - Ken on E
    8.3/10(381 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ken is delighted to be picked as a local councillor. Naturally, Cuckoo has some advice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Cuckoo Season 2 Episode 4 - Funeral
    8.0/10(249 votes)

    S2:E4

    When Ken and Dale take a trip into town, they bump into Ken's former professor, Dr. Rafferty. He has a dying wish, he wants them both to fulfill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jon Foster

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  3. Cuckoo Season 1 Episode 4 - Grandfather's Cat
    7.9/10(295 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ken is afraid that Cuckoo will send his beloved father-in-law Tony to an early grave.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cuckoo Season 3 Episode 3 - Mums' Group
    7.8/10(164 votes)

    S3:E3

    Ken starts enjoying his paternity leave when he joins a group for mothers, but Lorna is worried that one of the members has her eye on him.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Cuckoo Season 2 Episode 5 - Ken at Work
    7.7/10(203 votes)

    S2:E5

    The senior partner at Ken's firm is retiring and Ken is in line for succession. Rachel and Ben try to spice up their sex lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jon Foster

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  6. Cuckoo Season 2 Episode 6 - Neighbourhood Watch
    7.7/10(196 votes)

    S2:E6

    An intruder leaves Ken questioning his manliness. Rachel and Ben are moving in together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Cuckoo Season 1 Episode 6 - The Wedding
    7.6/10(277 votes)

    S1:E6

    The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Cuckoo Season 2 Episode 3 - Tribunal
    7.6/10(238 votes)

    S2:E3

    Ken attempts to defend Steve for medical malpractice. Ben decides to set Dale up on a date with one of Rachel's friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Cuckoo Season 2 Episode 7 - Christmas Special
    7.6/10(188 votes)

    S2:E7

    Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special and Ken gets stuck in the middle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Cuckoo Season 3 Episode 2 - The Application
    7.6/10(168 votes)

    S3:E2

    Rachel has a chance to get the job of her dreams - and Ken and Dale are on hand to help out.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Cuckoo Season 3 Episode 7 - The Holiday
    7.6/10(152 votes)

    S3:E7

    The family head off to Cumbria on a relaxing holiday - but Ken has a secret purpose, and Dale's past comes back to haunt him.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Cuckoo Season 3 Episode 5 - University Challenged
    7.6/10(150 votes)

    S3:E5

    Dylan decides to leave university after only three weeks. Ken and Dale head there to keep him away from home at all costs.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Cuckoo Season 2 Episode 2 - Potato Party
    7.5/10(252 votes)

    S2:E2

    Dale is determined discover his own path in life and alights on Cuckoo’s potato van in an effort to follow in his father’s footsteps. Rachel is still with boring boyfriend Ben. Dylan decides to take advantage of Ken being away on a university reunion as he males plans a party where he intends to finally seduce Zoe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Cuckoo Season 4 Episode 6 - Opening Night
    7.5/10(137 votes)

    S4:E6

    It's the big opening night for All Steve's Pals, with Dale determined to make it the best launch ever and show Rachel he's the kind of serious safe bet she can spend her future with. Rachel's work has thrown up a different future for her and she's forced to choose between Dale and a dream job in Sierra Leone. Meanwhile Ken, now fired from work, is a man on a mission - with one last roll of the dice to get his job back...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jon Foster

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  15. Cuckoo Season 3 Episode 1 - Birth
    7.4/10(176 votes)

    S3:E1

    A week past her due date, Lorna springs some new ideas on Ken about baby care. Rachel is delighted when an old friend returns.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Cuckoo Season 3 Episode 4 - Life of Dale
    7.4/10(157 votes)

    S3:E4

    Ken's special birthday evening is interrupted when Steve stages an invasion and a game of Trivial Pursuit conjures up memories of Dale's secret past.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Cuckoo Season 3 Episode 6 - Sid’s Big Day
    7.3/10(149 votes)

    S3:E6

    It’s the day of baby Sid’s naming, and another new Thompson causes havoc in the family. Meanwhile, Dale struggles with his feelings about Ling.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Jon Foster

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  18. Cuckoo Season 4 Episode 3 - Ken's New Friend
    7.3/10(131 votes)

    S4:E3

    It's an episode full of secrets for Ken when he complains about loud new neighbour Lloyd to the police, only to make great friends with him later.Meanwhile, Dale discovers that Ken has been suspended at work. Can Ken hide his snitching from Lloyd? Can he hide his skiving from Lorna?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Cuckoo Season 4 Episode 4 - Trapped
    7.3/10(123 votes)

    S4:E4

    Ken wakes up trapped behind a newly built wall in Steve's Bar and is forced to wait it out till help arrives, with only Steve for company. Rachel and Dale grapple with a pregnancy scare while Lorna is surprised to find Dylan's new girlfriend is age-inappropriate - and worse still, an old friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jon Foster

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  20. Cuckoo Season 4 Episode 2 - The Licence
    7.2/10(128 votes)

    S4:E2

    Ken finds himself suspended from work and tries to engineer a way back in before Lorna finds out. Lorna tells a little white lie and employs an underhand tactic to get Sid in to an exclusive local nursery. Meanwhile, it's full steam ahead for Dale and Steve's new bar - unfortunately for Rachel. But with the meeting to confirm an alcohol license on the horizon, Rachel sees an opportunity to stop it from happening.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Cuckoo Season 5 Episode 3 - Weed Farm
    7.2/10(132 votes)

    S5:E3

    Ivy is getting to know the different members of the family, and discovers Dylan is running a weed farm in one of the properties he’s supposedly selling. Ivy sees an opportunity!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Cuckoo Season 1 Episode 2 - Family Meeting
    7.2/10(320 votes)

    S1:E2

    Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house and proposes a family meeting, but getting his own way has knock-on effects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Cuckoo Season 1 Episode 5 - Connie Sings
    7.1/10(258 votes)

    S1:E5

    Self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate Lorna's best friend Connie to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Cuckoo Season 4 Episode 5 - Walkabout
    7.0/10(125 votes)

    S4:E5

    When Rachel says she needs more space, Dale takes her at her word and strands her in the Pennines. Ken has only a day to save his job but is forced instead to rescue his daughter - and worst of all, has to ask his son Dylan for help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jon Foster

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  25. Cuckoo Season 5 Episode 2 - Ivy Nanny
    6.9/10(137 votes)

    S5:E2

    Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is dead against it. Can Ken change her mind with the help of new family member Ivy? Ben introduces Tash to Rachel for the first time, and they get on like a house on fire. A little too well, maybe?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ken on E" is the best rated episode of Cuckoo. It scored 8.3/10 from 381 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 9, 2012. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Funeral".

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