The Worst Episodes of Hi-de-Hi!
Every episode of Hi-de-Hi! ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Hi-de-Hi!" is "Only the Brave", rated 5.7/10 from 37 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Only the Brave" aired on 12/13/1986 and is rated 0.5 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Marry Go Round".
5.7/10 37 votes#1 - Only the Brave
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/1986
Spike thinks the staff should do something special for April's birthday. But with Ted organising the occasion, things are unlikely to go as intended.
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- 6.2/10 26 votes
#2 - Marry Go Round
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/1988
The campers are complaining about how unfunny the camp comic is. Spike believes it's because his engagement to April is preying on his mind and attempts to find a cure.
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- 6.3/10 24 votes
#3 - The New Broom
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/1986
The unexpected arrival of the new camp controller catches everyone off guard, and Alec Foster does not pull any punches...
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- 6.5/10 28 votes
#4 - Off With the Motley
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 11/24/1984
When the post of Stores Supervisor becomes vacant, Peggy is promoted.
Director: N/A
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- 6.5/10 26 votes
#5 - Ivory Castles in the Air
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/1986
Gladys gets the wrong idea when Clive takes her to visit his family estate.
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- 6.5/10 24 votes
#6 - The Perils of Peggy
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/1988
In spite of her coldness towards him, Clive is desperate to win Gladys back - but he requires the help of Ted and Peggy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/10 30 votes
#7 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's on the Fiddle?
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 12/1/1984
Peggy and Spike uncover evidence that suggests Joe Maplin gave Clive a job in order to spy on the staff.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/10 25 votes
#8 - Pigs Might Fly
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/1986
The shock departure of Barry turns his partner Yvonne into a recluse in her chalet, and leaves the entertainments programme one act short.
Director: N/A
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- 6.7/10 27 votes
#9 - A Lack of Punch
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/1986
Head Office decides not to replace Mr. Partridge until the end of the season, and tells the staff that they are to stand in for him in the meantime.
Director: N/A
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- 6.8/10 47 votes
#10 - Desire in the Mickey Mouse Grotto
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/1981
Jeffrey is implicated when Ted is spotted entering a chalet with a girl camper.
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Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10 34 votes
#11 - On With the Motley
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/20/1981
Ted feels his big chance has come when he is asked to perform some dates at the local golf club dinners.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10 35 votes
#12 - Sausages or Limelight
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/3/1982
Spike is forced to make an impossible decision when his girlfriend's father issues an ultimatum.
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Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10 29 votes
#13 - The Pay-Off
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/1982
In spite of the staff's efforts, the local council remains unfazed by the prospect of having Joe Maplin as a neighbour for the proposed hospital, so Joe takes drastic action.
Director: N/A
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- 6.8/10 25 votes
#14 - Let Them Eat Cake
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 1/16/1988
Alec Foster pays the camp another visit and Ted takes the opportunity to ask for a rise.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10 28 votes
#15 - Empty Saddles
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/1983
Fred is in for a devastating blow when Joe Maplin makes a decision concerning the camp's horses.
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Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10 29 votes
#16 - Together Again
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 11/3/1984
The Maplin's staff assembles at the start of the new season to find a few surprises awaiting them.
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Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10 34 votes
#17 - Tell It to the Marines
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 12/26/1987
A Royal Marines sergeant antagonises Ted, causing him to make a rash statement he may have cause to regret.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 48 votes
#18 - The Beauty Queen Affair
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/1981
Jeffrey is called on to judge the Holiday Princess Competition. Meanwhile, Ted teaches Spike how to make the most of the campers' generosity.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 33 votes
#19 - The Society Entertainer
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 1/2/1983
A female camper captures Spike's heart, making him eager to impress her - even if his act suffers as a result!
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- 7.0/10 29 votes
#20 - Save Our Heritage
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/1983
Joe Maplin commands Jeffrey to assist with the demolition of a nearby cottage, which stands in the way of the camp's new extension.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 29 votes
#21 - The Graven Image
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/1984
The camp is all prepared for the unveiling of the new Joe Maplin statue. Alas, several factors, including Spike's uncharacteristic drunkenness, ensure that the ceremony does not run smoothly.
Director: N/A
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- 7.0/10 25 votes
#22 - Orphan of the Storm
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/1986
The staff rallies round when Alec Foster sacks Peggy. But it seems as though nothing can be done to save her job.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 27 votes
#23 - God Bless Our Family
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/1986
Fed up with Clive's irresponsible behaviour, his entire family turns up at the camp to try and talk some sense into him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 27 votes
#24 - September Song
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 12/27/1986
Ted has a new love interest: a young pianist whom he plans to marry. Elsewhere, Julian is hoping romance will blossom for himself and Yvonne, and takes her to visit his farm.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/10 30 votes
#25 - Co-Respondent's Course
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 12/12/1982
Jeffrey's wife is anxious to acquire a divorce. Unfortunately, he is not very co-operative when it comes to giving grounds.
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