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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

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Communication Problems" is the best rated episode of "Fawlty Towers" season 2. It scored 9.2/10 based on 2407 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".

  • Communication Problems
    9.2/102,407 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

  • The Psychiatrist
    9.1/102,296 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

  • Waldorf Salad
    8.4/102,141 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

  • The Kipper and the Corpse
    9.0/102,160 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

  • The Anniversary
    8.3/101,962 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

  • Basil the Rat
    9.0/102,161 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