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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
Episodes
6
Avg. Rating
8.8
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
9.2
9.1
8.4

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  • Communication Problems
    9.2/10(2,434)
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    #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

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  • The Psychiatrist
    9.1/10(2,318)
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    #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

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  • The Kipper and the Corpse
    9.0/10(2,180)
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    #3 - 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

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  • Basil the Rat
    9.0/10(2,184)
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    #4 - 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

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  • Waldorf Salad
    8.4/10(2,163)
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    #5 - 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

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  • The Anniversary
    8.3/10(1,980)
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    #6 - 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

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Communication Problems" is the best rated episode of "Fawlty Towers" season 2. It scored 9.2/10 based on 2434 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".