The Best Episodes of Hi-de-Hi!
Every episode of Hi-de-Hi! ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hi-de-Hi!!
Hi-de-Hi! is a British sitcom set in Maplins, a fictional holiday camp, during 1959 and 1960, and was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who also wrote Dad's Army and It Ain't Half Hot Mum amongst others. It aired on the BBC from 1980 to 1988. The series revolved around the lives of the camp's management and entertainers, most of them struggling actors or has-beens. The inspiration was the experience of writers Perry and Croft: after being demobilised from the army, Perry was a Redcoat at Butlin's, Pwllheli during the holiday season. The series gained large audiences and won a BAFTA as Best Comedy Series in 1984. In 2004, it came 40th in Britain's Best Sitcom and in a 2008 poll on Channel 4, 'Hi-de-Hi!" was voted the 35th most popular comedy catchphrase.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Hi-de-Hi!" is "The Wind of Change", rated 8.7/10 from 47 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "The Wind of Change" aired on 1/30/1988 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Carnival Time".
8.7/10 47 votes#1 - The Wind of Change
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 1/30/1988
It's nearly the end of the season, and there are plenty of events scheduled. But when Dawn falls ill, the timetable is thrown into chaos and a replacement is needed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/10 41 votes
#2 - Carnival Time
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/1982
It is time for the annual town carnival, and Jeff is looking to Ted for ideas for the Maplin's float.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/10 29 votes
#3 - Maplin Intercontinental
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 1/16/1983
Joe Maplin is opening a new camp in the Bahamas, and decrees that the winner of the 'Most Popular Girl Yellowcoat of the Season Competition' will fulfil a post there.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10 45 votes
#4 - The Day of Reckoning
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/1981
Fred's past comes back to haunt him, causing the staff - Peggy and Spike in particular - several difficulties.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10 41 votes
#5 - A Night Not to Remember
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/27/1981
Jeffrey gets lead astray by some campers, and ends up a little worse for wear. Naturally, Gladys is eager to take advantage of the situation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10 32 votes
#6 - Stripes
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/1982
Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should hold the newly-created title of Head Yellowcoat. However, someone who looks likely to threaten her new position arrives at the camp.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10 33 votes
#7 - It's a Blue World
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 12/19/1982
Ted arranges a special late-night showing of a blue movie for the male campers.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/10 40 votes
#8 - Peggy's Big Chance
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/1981
Peggy's burning ambition to be a Yellowcoat may be realised when she is asked to take part in the latest pool wheeze.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/10 31 votes
#9 - Nice People With Nice Manners
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/1982
Yvonne and Barry decide to hold a party in their chalet for the more distinguished among the staff.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/10 41 votes
#10 - If Wet - In the Ballroom
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/29/1981
The alarming amount of rainfall is disrupting the Maplin's schedule endlessly.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/10 29 votes
#11 - All Change
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/1983
With the camp filled to capacity, Jeffrey is less than delighted to learn that he has to re-accommodate the entire entertainments staff to make way for the new Yellowcoat Supervisor.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/10 28 votes
#12 - Peggy's Pen Friend
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/1984
Peggy raises a few eyebrows among the staff when she informs them she has a new boyfriend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/10 30 votes
#13 - The Epidemic
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/1984
The staff are expecting a visit from Joe Maplin, when there is an outbreak of 'chads' - a form of graffiti. As an indirect result, Barry injures his back.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/10 31 votes
#14 - Who Killed Mr. Partridge?
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 1/12/1986
Ted and Spike have discovered Partridge's dead body floating in the pool. They, and the rest of the staff, have to conceal his apparent murder from the campers.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/10 30 votes
#15 - Wedding Bells
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 1/23/1988
As Gladys and Clive prepare to take the plunge, there is a sudden panic when Clive's family finds out about the impending marriage and attempts to put a stop to it.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/10 33 votes
#16 - Eruptions
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 12/26/1982
Ted is fed up with his act being constantly interrupted, distracting his audience, and decides it's time Jeffrey did something about it.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/10 31 votes
#17 - The Marriage Settlement
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/1983
Jeffrey finally agrees to divorce his wife, but in order to do so, he will require the help of a highly improbable source.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/10 31 votes
#18 - The Great Cat Robbery
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 12/25/1985
When Peggy recognizes a picture of a recently-deceased cat burglar in the newspaper to be a former camper, Ted lets his imagination run wild.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10 47 votes
#19 - The Partridge Season
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/1981
Mr. Partridge's drinking is getting worse, and Jeffrey's untimely decision to give him a pay rise doesn't help matters.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10 39 votes
#20 - No Dogs Allowed
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/1981
Jeffrey's marital problems start to interfere with his work, and scandalous rumours are soon circulating around the camp.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10 32 votes
#21 - Concessions
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/1983
Ted deceives Jeffrey in order to keep a private booking at a local function.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10 36 votes
#22 - Lift up Your Minds
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/13/1981
Jeffrey feels the 'Who's Got The Wrong Trousers On?' Competition is not catering for the cultural needs of the campers, and resolves to do something about it.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10 31 votes
#23 - A Matter of Conscience
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/1982
When Joe Maplin realises that the council's idea for a new hospital threatens his plans for the camp, he advises the staff of what action they must take.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10 32 votes
#24 - Trouble and Strife
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/1982
Ted's ex-wife is causing him grief by demanding her maintenance money. When she arrives at the camp in person, Ted is forced to act quickly.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10 30 votes
#25 - It's Murder
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/1986
It seems the campers are no longer prepared to put up with Mr. Partridge's behaviour towards their children. So the staff are faced with a predicament when he goes missing.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A