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The Best Episodes of Going Straight

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Going Straight is a BBC sitcom which was a direct spin-off from Porridge, starring Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, newly released from the fictional Slade Prison where the earlier series had been set. It sees

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Going Straight Season 1 Episode 6 - Going off the Rails
    8.5/10(82 votes)

    #1 - Going off the Rails

    S1:E6

    Fletch is almost tempted off the straight and narrow on the day Ingrid is to marry Godber. He has a change of heart before it's too late but almost gets into trouble with a walkie talkie. Godber married Ingrid with Fletch giving away the bride and acting as best man.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Going Straight Season 1 Episode 1 - Going Home
    8.4/10(107 votes)

    #2 - Going Home

    S1:E1

    Fletch has now reached the end of his stay in Prison and says his goodbyes to McLaren. On the train journey home Fletch bumps into Mackay and an old friend. His old friend makes an early attempt to tempt him from the straight and narrow but it's Mackay who almost commits a crime.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Going Straight Season 1 Episode 5 - Going, Going, Gone
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #3 - Going, Going, Gone

    S1:E5

    As hotel porter, Fletch recognises an unscrupulous guest and suspects a scam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Going Straight Season 1 Episode 2 - Going to be Alright
    8.0/10(102 votes)

    #4 - Going to be Alright

    S1:E2

    Fletch visits his probation officer and reveals that his wife, Isobel, has left him for someone called Reg Jessop who owns a cardboard box factory. Fletch doesn't seem too concerned about getting a job and the reason is a legacy from a previous crime which he attempts to dig up by stealing Godber's lorry and driving off to the site where the loot was buried. He is out of luck, however, when he discovers a housing development has been built on the field.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Going Straight Season 1 Episode 4 - Going to Work
    8.0/10(89 votes)

    #5 - Going to Work

    S1:E4

    Fletch's probation officer sets him up with a job as a night porter. Fletch is nervous about his first ever job and can't face it but Godber and Ingrid make sure he turns up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Going Straight Season 1 Episode 3 - Going Sour
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    #6 - Going Sour

    S1:E3

    Fletch is diverted from his own problems when he comes across a young punk girl and tries to set her on the straight and narrow.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Going off the Rails" is the best rated episode of "Going Straight". It scored 8.5/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/1978. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Going Home".