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The Best Episodes of Duty Free

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

The Best Episodes of Duty Free

Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 1984 to 1986. It was made by...

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  1. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #1 - El Astro

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    S2:E4

    There is great excitement as Frazer Hines, the famous TV star, comes to stay at the hotel. Unfortunately, one of the ladies over-reacts and the husbands become over suspicious.

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  2. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Pepe

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    S2:E5

    A day trip from Spain to Tangier by boat starts a mysterious chain of events. Having agreed to carry a parcel back into Spain, Amy fears she may be carrying illegal substances. Getting rid of the evidence proves difficult.

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  3. 7.4/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Praying Mantis

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    S1:E3

    David is carried away by the throb of guitars, the drone of the cicadas, the scent of the bougainvillea, but most of all by Linda.

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  4. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Winter Break

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    S3:E1

    Amy has found herself a job, but poor David is still unemployed and depressed. He decides he needs a break to get away from it all!

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  5. 7.3/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The Go-Between

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    S3:E4

    Neville becomes inextricably involved with David and Linda. Although keen to help, poor Neville manages to get everything wrong, including an encounter with a Chimpanzee.

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  6. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Spanish Lace

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    S1:E4

    The couples decide to take a trip into the mountains.

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  8. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Viva Espana

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    S1:E1

    Comedy about two couples on holiday in Spain

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  9. 7.1/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Forty Love

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    S1:E6

    Amy finally sees evidence of David and Linda's affair.

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  10. 7.0/10(13 votes)

    #9 - El Macho

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    S1:E2

    The two couples go to see a bullfight to see El Macho in action. David is fascinated, but the fight doesn't live up to his expectations. Then Amy decides to step into the ring on her own account.

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  11. 6.9/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Bedroom Farce

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    S1:E5

    Amy's suspicions are further aroused by David and Linda's midnight swim. Robert also suspects that a romance is in the air.

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  12. 6.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Casino

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    S2:E2

    David feels lucky, and despite their spending money running low, decides to visit the Casino. Concentration coolness and a strong nerve are called for as he pursues a sequence of winning numbers, but will he risk all on the flip of a coin?

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  13. 6.6/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Costa Del Crime

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    S3:E5

    David discovers to his horror that he has mistakenly picked up someone else's tartan bag at the airport. What he and Amy find in the bag leads to a most unwelcome visit from the owners.

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  14. 6.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Hasta La Vista

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    S1:E7

    Linda and David decide to leave - together.

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  15. 6.2/10(23 votes)

    #14 - A Duty Free Christmas

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  16. 6.0/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Snap

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    S2:E6

    David finds to his horror that it is a small world when he meets Kevin in the hotel. He has been dogged by Kevin all his life - at school; in the Army; and at the office. It was Kevin that was responsible for David's redundancy. Will David let this greasy toad get away with it all?

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    #16 - Manana

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    S2:E1

    David has been disowned by the other three and endeavours to smuggle himself past the police and out of the hotel dressed as a woman, with disastrous results.

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    #17 - Couples

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    S2:E3

    A young couple arrive from England on their honeymoon. Romance is in the air, but unfortunately the dewy-eyed lovers manage to mix and match the wrong couples.

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    #18 - Adios

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    S2:E7

    All good things come to an end and this is the last day of the holiday. Packing bottles of booze, the last look round, and a visit to Pedro's, the local bar, all have to be done. Unfortunately, David and Linda's lingering farewells are rudely interrupted.

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    #19 - Deja Vu

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    S3:E2

    Amy has joined David for a week's holiday in Spain. She is suspicious, however, and does not trust him. Amy has the feeling that she has experienced the same situation before.

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    #20 - Close Up

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    S3:E3

    The TV cameras have arrived in the hotel. Judith Chalmers and a crew from the "Wish You Were Here...?" programme have flown over to make a report. The Pearces (David and Amy) and the Cochrans (Robert and Linda) are determined to get on the screen.

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    #21 - Cause Celebre

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    S3:E6

    Senor Garcia, the new manager at the hotel, makes some sweeping staff changes. Not only does this upset Carlos the Waiter but also the holidaymakers. Amy encourages Carlos to make a firm stand which turns out to be a politically wise move.

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    #22 - Party Night

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    S3:E7

    It's party night at the hotel. Everyone has to provide fancy dress and enter the talent contest. After much discussion The Pearces and the Cochrans surprise each other with their latent talent.

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Best Episodes Summary

"El Astro" is the best rated episode of "Duty Free". It scored 7.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Vernon Lawrence and written by Eric Chappell, Jean Warr, it aired on 9/27/1984. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pepe".