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The Worst Episodes of Dad

Every episode of Dad ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dad!

Dad is a BBC1 sitcom that ran for 13 episodes over two series and a Christmas special. Described by the BBC as a 'generation-gap comedy', it starred George Cole as Brian Hook, Kevin McNally as

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dad Season 1 Episode 1 - Dadism
    0.0/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Dadism

    S1:E1

    Alan Hook has two problems in his life: his jovial but infuriating father Brian, and his son Vincent. In this episode it's Vincent's 18th Birthday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  2. Dad Season 1 Episode 2 - Dadmestic
    0.0/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Dadmestic

    S1:E2

    Beryl agrees that Vincent can have a party in the house, leaving Alan with no alternative but to spend a restful evening at his father's place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  3. Dad Season 1 Episode 3 - Dadcipline
    0.0/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Dadcipline

    S1:E3

    While Alan bemoans the lack of discipline in society, Beryl makes an exciting discovery about Vincent. Brian has a secret in his past that affects them all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  4. Dad Season 1 Episode 4 - Habadadery
    0.0/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Habadadery

    S1:E4

    Alan's father re-enters Alan's life due to a recent bout of illness. Alan then goes through a style crisis made worse when his dad takes him to Mr Nigel's shop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  5. Dad Season 1 Episode 5 - Dadaholic
    0.0/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Dadaholic

    S1:E5

    Alan thinks Brian is drinking too much, but in his efforts to help the situation, Alan ends up in trouble with the police.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  6. Dad Season 1 Episode 6 - Holidad
    0.0/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Holidad

    S1:E6

    Alan discovers, to his horror, that Beryl has given Brian the task of arranging a holiday for them all. But it couldn't be worse than the family holidays he remembers—could it?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  7. Dad Season 2 Episode 1 - Transcendadtal
    0.0/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Transcendadtal

    S2:E1

    Since his dad's health problems brought Alan closer to him, Alan's nerves have become particularly bad.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  8. Dad Season 2 Episode 2 - Dadmocracy
    0.0/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Dadmocracy

    S2:E2

    A flu epidemic forces Vincent and Alan to help out Brian for the day. Surely it has to be more interesting than a day in dad's shed?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  9. Dad Season 2 Episode 3 - Reprodadtion
    0.0/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Reprodadtion

    S2:E3

    Everyone seems to be enjoying a healthy sex life except for Alan, much to Beryl's annoyance. (9) SECURIDAD - Brian lands a new job as a very specialized security guard, only for Alan to discover a vicious gang is on the rampage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  10. Dad Season 2 Episode 4 - Securidad
    0.0/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Securidad

    S2:E4

    Brian lands a new job as a very specialized security guard, only for Alan to discover a vicious gang is on the rampage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  11. Dad Season 2 Episode 5 - Dad's Arsenal
    0.0/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Dad's Arsenal

    S2:E5

    Everything seems to be going well for Alan until Brian reveals the antique he picked up near Salisbury.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  12. Dad Season 2 Episode 6 - Dad Calm
    0.0/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Dad Calm

    S2:E6

    The day of Brian's heart bypass has arrived; Alan and Vincent reflect on how life would be if the worst were to happen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Marshall

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  13. Dad Season 2 Episode 7 - Nemesis
    0.0/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Nemesis

    S2:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Andrew Marshall, Andy Hamilton

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Dadism" is the worst rated episode of "Dad". It scored /10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Andrew Marshall, it aired on 9/25/1997. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dadmestic".