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The Best Episodes of Early Doors

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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 urinals. Regular drinkers Joe and Duffy pass the time with

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Early Doors Season 2 Episode 6 - Part Time
    9.2/10(93 votes)

    #1 - Part Time

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Early Doors Season 1 Episode 6 - Breakfast
    8.8/10(94 votes)

    #2 - Breakfast

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Early Doors Season 2 Episode 1 - Sad News at the Grapes
    8.7/10(78 votes)

    #3 - Sad News at the Grapes

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Early Doors Season 2 Episode 3 - Quiz Night
    8.7/10(73 votes)

    #4 - Quiz Night

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Early Doors Season 2 Episode 4 - Do You Like the Circus?
    8.7/10(64 votes)

    #5 - Do You Like the Circus?

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Early Doors Season 1 Episode 5 - Missing Maltesers
    8.5/10(79 votes)

    #6 - Missing Maltesers

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Early Doors Season 2 Episode 2 - Feeling Poorly
    8.5/10(68 votes)

    #7 - Feeling Poorly

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Early Doors Season 2 Episode 5 - Practice
    8.5/10(60 votes)

    #8 - Practice

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Early Doors Season 1 Episode 4 - Drugs Bust
    8.3/10(89 votes)

    #9 - Drugs Bust

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Early Doors Season 1 Episode 3 - On the Mobile
    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #10 - On the Mobile

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Early Doors Season 1 Episode 1 - Opening Time
    8.0/10(94 votes)

    #11 - Opening Time

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Early Doors Season 1 Episode 2 - Marital Problems
    8.0/10(96 votes)

    #12 - Marital Problems

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Part Time" is the best rated episode of "Early Doors". It scored 9.2/10 based on 93 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/18/2004. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Breakfast".