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The Best Episodes of Don't Wait Up

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Two doctors, estranged from their spouses, become roommates...but they also happen to be father and son! Can they share an apartment without driving each other crazy? No, but they do it anyway.... Tom Latimer is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Don't Wait Up Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Episode Two

    S1:E2

    When Tom's mother comes round for drinks and imbibes too much, Tom offers her Toby's bed for the evening, which sets up a most embarrassing situation.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Don't Wait Up Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode Five
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Episode Five

    S1:E5

    Tom's suggestion to Toby for a temporary receptionist is not well received. Meanwhile, Toby appears on television to talk about private practice and manages to offend everyone.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Don't Wait Up Season 6 Episode 6 - Episode Six
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Episode Six

    S6:E6

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    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Don't Wait Up Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Episode Three

    S1:E3

    Working hard to reunite his parents, Tom is appalled when Toby brings his attractive young receptionist Madeline home after an evening out at Covent Garden.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Don't Wait Up Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode Seven
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Episode Seven

    S1:E7

    Tom's plans for his parents' reconciliation seem on course when Toby invites Angela away for a romantic weekend—but Angela storms home when she learns who sponsored the weekend.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Don't Wait Up Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode Six
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Episode Six

    S2:E6

    Tom is delighted whenToby resolves to return to his estranged wife Angela. But are Toby's reasons for the reconciliation strictly honorable?

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Don't Wait Up Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode Six
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Episode Six

    S1:E6

    When Toby stays out all night long, Tom surmises that he as spent the night with a woman—when in fact Toby had been in hospital, working with a colleague who suffered a heart attack.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Don't Wait Up Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Episode Two

    S2:E2

    After Toby and Tom squabble incessantly over domestic trivia, Tom decides that he can no longer tolerate his father as a flat mate.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Don't Wait Up Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Episode Three

    S2:E3

    Toby and Tom are each having some troubles with their respective practices. Tom is also having problems with the landlord of his surgery—who just happens to be his ex-wife.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Don't Wait Up Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Episode Four

    S2:E4

    Receptionist problems are the theme of the week: Toby threatens to sack Madeline when he learns that she is still seeing Tom.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Don't Wait Up Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Episode Four

    S1:E4

    Toby has bought a new Rolls-Royce, which he lends Tom when Tom's mini is stolen. But the Latimer men are about to be without transportation: the Rolls is stolen as well.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Don't Wait Up Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode One
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Episode One

    S2:E1

    Toby is intent on a romantic assignation with Angela, while Tom hopes to spend quality time with his girl friend. Both their plans are dashed.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Don't Wait Up Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    5.9/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Episode One

    S1:E1

    Hard-working GP Tom Lattimer, in the midst of a divorce, is not exactly pleased when his father announces his own divorce and moves in.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Don't Wait Up Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode Five
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Episode Five

    S2:E5

    Toby and Tom disagree constantly on the private and National Health systems. But even Tom must concede that knowing the right people is a decided advantage.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Don't Wait Up Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode One
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Episode One

    S3:E1

    It's not all smooth sailing when Toby's and Angela's reconciliation cruise gets under way; and Tom and Madeline's weekend in the country is also threatened.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Don't Wait Up Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Episode Two

    S3:E2

    Through a mix-up, Toby has missed his cruise with Angela and decides to keep a low profile—but not low enough for Tom's liking.

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Don't Wait Up Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Episode Three

    S3:E3

    Toby is looking forward to seeing Angela after her cruise, and Tom is looking forward to returning Wodehouse to her since they are not allowed dogs in the flat. But surprises abound....

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Don't Wait Up Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode Four

    S3:E4

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    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Don't Wait Up Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode Five
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Episode Five

    S3:E5

    No description available

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Don't Wait Up Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode Six
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Episode Six

    S3:E6

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    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Don't Wait Up Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode Seven
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Episode Seven

    S3:E7

    No description available

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Don't Wait Up Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode One
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode One

    S4:E1

    No description available

    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Don't Wait Up Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode Two

    S4:E2

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    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Don't Wait Up Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode Three

    S4:E3

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    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Don't Wait Up Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode Four

    S4:E4

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    Director:Harold Snoad
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode Two" is the best rated episode of "Don't Wait Up". It scored 7.3/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Harold Snoad and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/1/1983. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode Five".