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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!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ITV1

Best Episodes Summary

"The Go-Between" is the best rated episode of "Duty Free". It scored 8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/29/1986. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Praying Mantis".

  • The Go-Between
    8.0/108 votes
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    #1 - The Go-Between

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/1986

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Praying Mantis
    7.4/1010 votes
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    #2 - Praying Mantis

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/1984

    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.

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Spanish Lace
    7.2/109 votes
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    #3 - Spanish Lace

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/5/1984

    The couples decide to take a trip into the mountains.

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Viva Espana
    7.0/1016 votes
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    #4 - Viva Espana

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/13/1984

    Comedy about two couples on holiday in Spain

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • El Macho
    7.0/1010 votes
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    #5 - El Macho

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/20/1984

    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.

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Forty Love
    6.9/1012 votes
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    #6 - Forty Love

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/19/1984

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

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Bedroom Farce
    6.7/109 votes
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    #7 - Bedroom Farce

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/12/1984

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

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • A Duty Free Christmas
    6.0/1021 votes
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    #8 - A Duty Free Christmas

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/25/1986

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hasta La Vista
    NaN/100 votes
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    #9 - Hasta La Vista

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/26/1984

    Linda and David decide to leave - together.

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Manana
    NaN/100 votes
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    #10 - Manana

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/1984

    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.

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Casino
    NaN/100 votes
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    #11 - Casino

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/1984

    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?

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Couples
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - Couples

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/1984

    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.

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • El Astro
    NaN/100 votes
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    #13 - El Astro

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/1984

    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.

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Pepe
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - Pepe

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/1984

    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.

    Director: Vernon Lawrence

    Writer: Eric Chappell, Jean Warr

  • Snap
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - Snap

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/1984

    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?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Adios
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - Adios

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/18/1984

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Winter Break
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Winter Break

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/1986

    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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deja Vu
    NaN/100 votes
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    #18 - Deja Vu

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/1986

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Close Up
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - Close Up

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/1986

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Costa Del Crime
    NaN/100 votes
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    #20 - Costa Del Crime

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/1986

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cause Celebre
    NaN/100 votes
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    #21 - Cause Celebre

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/1986

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Party Night
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - Party Night

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/1986

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A