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The Best Episodes of First of the Summer Wine Season 1

Every episode of First of the Summer Wine Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of First of the Summer Wine Season 1!

The Best Episodes of First of the Summer Wine Season 1

Sitcom prequel to Last of the Summer Wine set in a small Yorkshire village in 1939 as Britain becomes poised for war.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    First of the Summer Wine Season 1 Episode 1 - Taller Exercises
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Taller Exercises

    S1:E1

    Trying to impress Nora, Wally Batty goes to extremes to make himself grow taller - with Clegg and the others help of course.

    Director:Mike Stephens
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  2. First of the Summer Wine Season 1 Episode 2 - The Just Doesn't Suit
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #2 - The Just Doesn't Suit

    S1:E2

    After Clegg delivers what Mrs, Norbury claims is the wrong linoleum, Norm is left at the co-op while Sherbert delivers the correct order in hopes of getting permission to date Aubrey Norbury. Meanwhile Norm has to take measurements for a suit, but has no idea what he is doing.

    Director:Mike Stephens
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  3. First of the Summer Wine Season 1 Episode 3 - The Way of the Warrior
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #3 - The Way of the Warrior

    S1:E3

    Compo is challenged to a fight by Chunky Livesy, so tricks Foggy into being his substitute.

    Director:Mike Stephens
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  4. First of the Summer Wine Season 1 Episode 4 - Snuff and Stuff
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Snuff and Stuff

    S1:E4

    After discovering Mister Scrimshaw is a secret snuff taker, Clegg, Sherbet and Seymour look for his stash in order to introduce a new ingredient.

    Director:Mike Stephens
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  5. First of the Summer Wine Season 1 Episode 5 - The Great Indoors
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #5 - The Great Indoors

    S1:E5

    Sulking because he hasn't been issued a real rifle, Foggy opts out of his army training and takes the boys camping instead. Unfortunately, his choice of campsite leads to an inevitable disaster.

    Director:Mike Stephens
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  6. First of the Summer Wine Season 1 Episode 6 - Youth Wanted
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Youth Wanted

    S1:E6

    Compo wants a job at the Co-Op, but in the process Clegg, Sherbet and Seymour get the sack.

    Director:Mike Stephens
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Taller Exercises" is the best rated episode of "First of the Summer Wine" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Mike Stephens and written by Roy Clarke, it aired on 9/4/1988. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Just Doesn't Suit".