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   7.4/10(93 votes)

   #1 - On The Use of Weapons

   S2:E11/4/1993

   Mrs. Slocombe's pussy, Tiddles, gets gummed up. A gun discovered by Captain Peacock brings the riot police to Millstone Manor where the criminal records of such notorious characters as "Knuckles Rumbold" are revealed.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft
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   7.6/10(107 votes)

   #2 - Arrival

   S1:E11/10/1992

   Young Mr. Grace has died and the store has closed. On behalf of the Pension Fund Mr. Grace acquired a Tudor Manor house with farm which at the moment is being run as a Country House Hotel. Being the only source of pension money for the retired staff, they all decide to visit for the weekend to investigate its possibilities.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft
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   7.6/10(96 votes)

   #3 - Court

   S1:E31/24/1992

   Mrs. Slocombe finds herself in court charged with stealing a gypsy cart. Captain Peacock and the others travel to town on the back of Moulterd's pig cart. Once in court the staff come forward as character witnesses.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writer:Jeremy Lloyd

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   Writer:Jeremy Lloyd
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   7.7/10(94 votes)

   #4 - Interviews

   S1:E41/31/1992

   A group of American tourists, the hotel's first guests, are due to arrive at the weekend but there are still very few replies to Mr. Rumbold's advert for staff. The only alternative is for them all to knuckle down and try to make the place presentable.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writer:Jeremy Lloyd

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   Writer:Jeremy Lloyd
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   7.8/10(88 votes)

   #5 - The Mongolian Hordes

   S2:E52/1/1993

   A Mongolian tour group gets a cultural extravaganza from the staff at Millstone Manor. The high point of their visit occurs on the presentation of the ballet by Mr. "Sergei" Humphries and Miss "Natasha" Lovelock.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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   7.9/10(94 votes)

   #6 - Good Help is Hard to Find

   S1:E52/7/1992

   A photograph is organized for the hotel brochure. The staff decide to fill the vacant positions at the Manor themselves. Something ghastly (with a bald head and big ears) walks about the Manor on a dark and stormy night.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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   7.9/10(87 votes)

   #7 - Festival

   S1:E62/14/1992

   A group of American tourists arrive for the weekend as part of their European tour. The ex-shop workers do their best, but the Americans are expecting a church service and the traditional Harvest Thanksgiving Dance.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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   7.9/10(94 votes)

   #8 - Darts

   S2:E62/8/1993

   After Mr. Rumbold complains that he gets no respect, the staff vote to share authority democratically. The staff play darts against the local team at the village pub. Captain Peacock leads a commando raid to rescue a flock of sheep.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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   8.0/10(97 votes)

   #9 - Cricket

   S2:E21/11/1993

   The staff organise a cricket match against the townspeople. The match is marred by the jealousy of Malcolm Heathcliff, who sees Mr. Humphries as a competitor for Mavis' affections. The highlights of the match is a fantastic dive by Mrs. Slocombe and a winning stroke of Mr. Humphries.

   Director:Mike Stephens

   Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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    8.0/10(98 votes)

    #10 - The Cat Came Back

    S2:E41/25/1993

    Mr. Rumbold, Mrs. Slocombe, Mr. Humphries and Miss Brahms plant potatoes. Captain Peacock removes a petrified pussy from a niche in the attic, precipitating a series of supernatural events

    Director:Mike Stephens

    Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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    8.2/10(101 votes)

    #11 - Horse and Cart

    S1:E21/17/1992

    The staff decide to take over Millstone Manor and run it for themselves. The home farm, run by Morris Moulterd and his daughter Mavis, provides fresh eggs for breakfast, but Mrs. Slocombe gets a shock whilst collecting them. Mr. Humphries and Mavis "to-and-fro" in the woodshed.

    Director:Mike Stephens

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    8.2/10(91 votes)

    #12 - Breaking Up is Hard To Do

    S2:E31/18/1993

    Mrs. Slocombe's long-lost husband pays an unexpected visit after an absence of 42 years, forcing Mrs. Slocombe into hiding. When the staff find that he intends to purchase the hotel, they temporarily expand the staff to make the idea seem unprofitable.

    Director:Mike Stephens

    Writers:Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft

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