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The Best Episodes of Last Tango in Halifax

Every episode of Last Tango in Halifax ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Last Tango in Halifax!

Celia and Alan are both widowed and in their seventies. When their respective grandsons put their details on Facebook, they rediscover a passionate relationship that...
Genres:DramaComedy
Networks:BBC OnePBS

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "Last Tango in Halifax". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/24/2013. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 6
    9.5/102 votes
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    #1 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/24/2013

    Gillian wakes up having spent the on the sofa. As she remembers her confession to Caroline the night before she is terrified. Caroline ends up being filled with empathy though. Preparations are underway for Alan and Celia’s big day.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    9.0/101 votes
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    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/26/2013

    Alan and Celia's first day as a married couple is full of tension. A new arrival manages to surprise everybody. Caroline finds a way to buy John out of the house.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    9.0/101 votes
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    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2013

    Gillian is upset after Celia inadvertently lets slip a huge personal secret she has kept since she was fifteen. Alan and Gillian's already relationship hits the rocks as he distances himself from her even motre. Kate is made to feel awkward around Lawrence, who finds his mother's new relationship hard to accept.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    9.0/101 votes
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    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/10/2013

    Sad news inspires Alan and Celia to have another wedding ceremony for family and friends; Caroline and Kate spend a weekend away, but it doesn't go as planned; and Judith causes trouble between Gillian and Robbie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    9.0/101 votes
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    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/17/2013

    Celia introduces Alan to her sister, Muriel. Caroline is shocked to find out that Kate is pregnant. Gillian gets drunk and shares a dark secret with Caroline.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    9.0/101 votes
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    #6 - Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/4/2015

    Alan finally lets Celia into his secret about Gary but is saddened when Celia punishes Caroline on her wedding day for his mistake.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    9.0/101 votes
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    #7 - Episode 3

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2015

    Celia builds bridges with Alan and accepts Gary into her life despite her reservations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Christmas Special (1)
    9.0/101 votes
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    #8 - Christmas Special (1)

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 12/19/2016

    Caroline's new headship involves the family moving to a ramshackle farmhouse in Huddersfield in time for Christmas. Alan has a difficult conversation with Gilian about where he'd like to be buried. Meanwhile, Gillian is consumed by thoughts of the afterlife convinced she's being haunted by Eddie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.5/102 votes
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    #9 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/19/2013

    Alan has regained consciousness following his heart scare and Celia promises to never fall out with him again. They decide that they should get married straight away. Caroline and John's relationship becomes fractious after Caroline returns home to discover him and and Judith drunk and in her bed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.0/101 votes
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    #10 - Episode 1

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 12/28/2014

    An unexpected visitor forces Alan to think about his past. Gillian and Caroline are anxious - his decision to keep his secret from Celia is sure to backfire. Meanwhile Caroline and a heavily pregnant Kate set a date for their wedding.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Christmas Special (2)
    4.2/102 votes
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    #11 - Christmas Special (2)

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 12/20/2016

    Caroline tells Gillian the truth about why she had to take the new headship, and Gillian's mounting guilt over Eddie's death drives her to make a life-changing decision. Celia takes to the stage in the local production of Blithe Spirit and a twist of fate means Alan is forced to confront his fears.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/20/2012

    Two widowers rekindle a passionate relationship that fate stole from them decades ago.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    NaN/100 votes
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    #13 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/27/2012

    Celia and Alan decide to buy an extravagant sports car instead of an engagement ring.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/4/2012

    Celia and Alan's search for a wedding venue leaves them trapped in a haunted mansion.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/2012

    Caroline and Gillian become unexpectedly close when Alan and Celia go missing all night.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/18/2012

    Alan finds it hard to choose his best man, and John outs Caroline and Kate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/19/2012

    Gillian and Robbie grow closer, and Alan calls the wedding off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    NaN/100 votes
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    #18 - Episode 4

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/18/2015

    Caroline is overwhelmed at the prospect of looking after baby Flora on her own. Raff is delighted at the news that his mum and uncle are getting married.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - Episode 5

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/25/2015

    Gillian discovers that a private family matter has just gone public.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    NaN/100 votes
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    #20 - Episode 6

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/1/2015

    Caroline gets to the heart of why Gillian is avoiding her wedding day. Meanwhile, with Celia's encouragement, Alan takes the first step toward forgiving Gary.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    NaN/100 votes
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    #21 - Episode 1

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2020

    Seven years into their marriage, Alan and Celia aren’t seeing eye to eye. Tempers get frayed at Caroline and Gillian’s joint birthday celebration when Celia can’t hold her tongue.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - Episode 2

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/2020

    Celia is quick to apologize for causing a scene, but with Alan seeking excitement outside the bungalow, and Celia seeking it within, their relationship comes under increasing strain.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    NaN/100 votes
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    #23 - Episode 3

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/2020

    Alan's new supermarket job brings an unexpected challenge in the form of Harrison, and an overburdened Celia is called upon to travel by bus.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    NaN/100 votes
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    #24 - Episode 4

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2020

    Ted and Harrison go on an adventure; Gillian is pushed to the breaking point at the farm; Caroline finds herself at the heart of an unlikely love triangle.

    Director: N/A

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