9.2/102,414 votes#1 - Communication Problems
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/1979
A selectively deaf woman named Mrs Richards insists that she has had a large amount of money stolen at the hotel, and against Sybil's wishes Basil puts a fiver on Dragonfly.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Connie Booth, John Cleese
9.1/102,300 votes#2 - The Psychiatrist
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/1979
A psychiatrist and his wife come to stay and Basil thinks Sybil is telling them all about his life.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Connie Booth, John Cleese
8.4/102,147 votes#3 - Waldorf Salad
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/1979
An American and his wife get unsatisfactory service at Fawlty Towers when he orders a Waldorf salad, after the kitchen has closed.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Connie Booth, John Cleese
9.0/102,163 votes#4 - The Kipper and the Corpse
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/1979
Unknown to Basil, a guest dies in the night and he tries to serve him breakfast anyway and an obnoxious woman insists on service for her dog.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Connie Booth, John Cleese
8.3/101,964 votes#5 - The Anniversary
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/1979
Sybil leaves before Basil's surprise anniversary party and Basil spends the evening trying to convince their friends she's ill.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Connie Booth, John Cleese
9.0/102,167 votes#6 - Basil the Rat
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/1979
The health inspector is coming and Basil tells Manuel to get rid of his pet rat, which he later finds out is named Basil.
Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Connie Booth, John Cleese
The Best Episodes of Fawlty Towers Season 2
Every episode of Fawlty Towers Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fawlty Towers Season 2!
Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC Two
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Communication Problems" is the best rated episode of "Fawlty Towers" season 2. It scored 9.2/10 based on 2414 votes. Directed by Bob Spiers and written by Connie Booth, John Cleese, it aired on 2/19/1979. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Psychiatrist".