7.8/10110 votes#1 - Of Funerals and Fish (pilot)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1973
Norman Clegg visits his late wife's grave on the anniversary of her death, then he reunites with his friends Compo Simmonite and Cyril Blamire and the trio wonders through town talking about, life, death and fish.
Director: N/A
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.5/1090 votes#2 - Short Back And Palais Glide
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/1973
The trio pays a visit to the barbers where they talk about the war, marriage, local women, and the frequent rows that exist between couples. Then they go to the cafe, where the first (of many) arguments between Ivy and Sid takes place. Compo realizes he forgot his house key in the library and the trio wonders through town, in search for the librarian (Mr. Wainwright).
Director: James Gilbert
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.7/1096 votes#3 - Inventor Of The 40-Foot Ferret
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/1973
Clegg and Blamire try to convince Compo to step inside a church. Then they talk about the existence of God, miracles and the possibility of an afterlife.
Director: James Gilbert
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.8/1081 votes#4 - Pâté And Chips
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/26/1973
The trio visits a stately home, but naturally have some problems with Compo's messy ways.
Director: James Gilbert
Writer: Roy Clarke
8.0/1088 votes#5 - Spring Fever
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/3/1973
Spring's coming and Compo is once again suffering from spring fever, so he sets off to find the perfect companionship for him. He ends up hiring a female housekeeper, in search of new-found love.
Director: James Gilbert
Writer: Roy Clarke
8.0/1090 votes#6 - The New Mobile Trio
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/10/1973
Thinking they need a faster way to travel through the hills, Clegg convinces the others to buy a car. They end up with an old piece of metal that proves to be more trouble than it's worth.
Director: James Gilbert
Writer: Roy Clarke
NaN/100 votes#7 - Hail Smiling Morn Or Thereabouts
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/17/1973
With a new camera in hands, the trio spends the day trying to find interesting things to photograph.
Director: James Gilbert
Writer: Roy Clarke
The Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 1
Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 1!
Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Of Funerals and Fish (pilot)" is the best rated episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 110 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Roy Clarke, it aired on 1/4/1973. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Short Back And Palais Glide".