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The Best Episodes of Early Doors

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

A sitcom set in a small pub in Manchester, “The Grapes”, where daily life is bound up in the issues of love, loneliness, and blocked...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC Two

Best Episodes Summary

"Part Time" is the best rated episode of "Early Doors". It scored 9.1/10 based on 79 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/18/2004. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Breakfast".

  • Part Time
    9.1/1079 votes
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    #1 - Part Time

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/2004

    It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and 'Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow' is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breakfast
    8.7/1084 votes
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    #2 - Breakfast

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/16/2003

    It's the big day in The Grapes. The boys prepare for the Big Boys Beano with a hearty breakfast, while Melanie meets her real Dad. Back at The Grapes, Ken discovers who's been blocking the urinals!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sad News at the Grapes
    8.7/1067 votes
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    #3 - Sad News at the Grapes

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2004

    Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige the policemen are on the case.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Feeling Poorly
    8.6/1058 votes
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    #4 - Feeling Poorly

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2004

    Ken the landlord is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quiz Night
    8.6/1063 votes
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    #5 - Quiz Night

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2004

    It's Quiz Night down at The Grapes and Eddie reveals his specialist subject. Tanya lays on her charms for Ken and he lays on some sandwiches for the regulars. The Quizmasters word is final.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do You Like the Circus?
    8.6/1055 votes
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    #6 - Do You Like the Circus?

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2004

    The future of The Grapes is uncertain as Ken the landlord is ready to throw the towel in. Tanya however has different plans for him and romance is high on her agenda. A police informant spurs Phil and Nige into some drastic action.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Missing Maltesers
    8.5/1066 votes
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    #7 - Missing Maltesers

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2003

    Good news for Melanie hurts Ken. Meanwhile, Phil and Nige own up to an error, Eddie and Joan are all dressed up for their anniversary and Jean's Maltesers are missing. Joe keeps a secret, is Duffy in for a taste of his own medicine?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Practice
    8.5/1052 votes
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    #8 - Practice

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2004

    In the penultimate episode of life at The Grapes Ken the landlord smartens himself up to play the romantic lead. There is growing concern amongst the regulars that their favourite boozer may be turned into a fun pub and Duffy plays down his recent good fortune.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drugs Bust
    8.4/1077 votes
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    #9 - Drugs Bust

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2003

    The excitement never stops in The Grapes, with the drawing of the football card. The Police are keeping busy, with drug raids, helicopter rides and free electric on the agenda. Jean prays for good health and a Peak Practice video, while tales of Joan's Mum put Tommy off his beer. Duffy and Joe give Liam love advice, will he take it or will he take the honest approach?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Marital Problems
    8.1/1079 votes
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    #10 - Marital Problems

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2003

    Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store, Phil and Nige find a bonus in Comet and Duffy's playing away from home. Meanwhile, Joe's sleeping in the spare room after a "wardrobe incident".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • On the Mobile
    8.1/1075 votes
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    #11 - On the Mobile

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2003

    Ken is forced to downsize the transport for the Big Boy's Beano, they'll be going in a taxi soon. Phil and Nige stare death in the face, Melanie finds her real father and Liam gets a lesson in music and romance from Joe and Duffy. It won't stop him getting on the wrong side of Melanie. Has Jean managed to talk herself out of a holiday?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Opening Time
    8.0/1078 votes
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    #12 - Opening Time

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2003

    Discarded fag ends in the urinals and the arrival of temporary traffic lights in the vicinity causes chaos in The Grapes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A