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The Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 9

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 9!

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
Episodes
12
Avg. Rating
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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?" is the best rated episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" season 9. It scored 8/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Roy Clarke, it aired on 1/4/1987. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Heavily Reinforced Bottom".

  • Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
    8.0/10(59)

    #1 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

    Season 9 Episode 1

    Aired 1/4/1987

    Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • The Heavily Reinforced Bottom
    8.1/10(56)

    #2 - The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

    Season 9 Episode 2

    Aired 1/11/1987

    A rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Dried Dates And Codfanglers
    8.0/10(54)

    #3 - Dried Dates And Codfanglers

    Season 9 Episode 3

    Aired 1/18/1987

    Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?

    Director: Alan J.W. Bell

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • The Really Masculine Purse
    7.9/10(54)

    #4 - The Really Masculine Purse

    Season 9 Episode 4

    Aired 1/25/1987

    After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.

    Director: Alan J.W. Bell

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
    8.0/10(47)

    #5 - Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

    Season 9 Episode 5

    Aired 2/1/1987

    Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • The Ice-cream Man Cometh
    7.8/10(50)

    #6 - The Ice-cream Man Cometh

    Season 9 Episode 6

    Aired 2/8/1987

    Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.

    Director: Alan J.W. Bell

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Set The People Free
    8.2/10(47)

    #7 - Set The People Free

    Season 9 Episode 7

    Aired 2/15/1987

    The trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Go With The Flow
    7.6/10(52)

    #8 - Go With The Flow

    Season 9 Episode 8

    Aired 2/22/1987

    It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening - until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Jaws
    7.9/10(48)

    #9 - Jaws

    Season 9 Episode 9

    Aired 3/1/1987

    Seymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Edie And The Automobile
    8.3/10(55)

    #10 - Edie And The Automobile

    Season 9 Episode 10

    Aired 3/8/1987

    Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.

    Director: Alan J.W. Bell

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Wind Power
    7.9/10(49)

    #11 - Wind Power

    Season 9 Episode 11

    Aired 3/15/1987

    How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.

    Director: Alan J.W. Bell

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.
    8.1/10(50)

    #12 - When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.

    Season 9 Episode 12

    Aired 3/22/1987

    Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.

    Director: Alan J.W. Bell

    Writer: Roy Clarke