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The Best Episodes of Malgudi Days

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Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of R.K. Narayan. The series was directed by Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag and Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan composed the score. R. K

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 6 - Nitya
    9.0/10(78 votes)

    #1 - Nitya

    S2:E6

    In episode 22 of Malgudi Days, Nitya, a rebellious boy's parents remember a vow they made to place hair on the Lord’s alter if he survived a sickness, when he was a child. 20 years later, they convince Nitya and together go to fulfil the vow, but face a hindrance.

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  2. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 5 - The Edge
    8.9/10(28 votes)

    #2 - The Edge

    S2:E5

    In episode 21 of Malgudi Days, Ranga sharpens knives for a living. He protects his daughter from his quarrelsome wife and dreams of making her a doctor. One day, he gets a lift in a car and wishes his wife could see the respect he got. But the message on the car does not mean a lot till much later.

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  3. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 2 - Swami and Friends - 02
    8.8/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Swami and Friends - 02

    S1:E2

    In episode 2 of Malgudi Days, Swami's father insists that he prepares well for his exams. Swami's friends make fun of him when he invites Rajam to his house. This results in a quarrel between Swami and Mutter. Things take a turn when they receive an invitation from Rajam.

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  4. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 7 - The Performing Child
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    #4 - The Performing Child

    S2:E7

    In episode 23 of Malgudi Days, a little girl's performance is watched by film makers who request her to do a screen test. While the parents are excited, the girl is not so keen about the test. What happens when she goes missing?

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  5. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 10 - Dodu
    8.6/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Dodu

    S2:E10

    In episode 26 of Malgudi Days, Dodu decides to make money to buy little things he fancies. He buys stamps and sells them but incurs a loss. Later, he comes up with a plan to sell something else.

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  6. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 1 - Swami and Friends - 01
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Swami and Friends - 01

    S1:E1

    In episode 1 of Malgudi Days, meet Swami, a nine-year-old son of a traditional Hindu Lawyer, studying in a Mission School. His best friends are Somu, Shankar and Mani. Rajam joins their class and is admired by everyone. But, Mani hates Rajam and wants to humble him.

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  7. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 1 - The Watchman
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #7 - The Watchman

    S2:E1

    In episode 17 of Malgudi Days, a night watchman tries to comfort a girl who is about to commit suicide. At dawn, he leaves her to do what she will. Many years later, he discovers what really happened the morning he left the girl.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 8 - Snake Song
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Snake Song

    S2:E8

    In episode 24 of Malgudi Days, a talkative man dreams of becoming a flautist. He faces the curse of a mendicant he ignores when he is too busy practising. His guru tells him that unless the mendicant forgives him, he can never play the flute again. Watch the full episode online, only on Hotstar.

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  9. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 9 - Antidote
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    #9 - Antidote

    S2:E9

    In episode 25 of Malgudi Days, the story dwells lightly on people’s faith in superstitions and how by just twisting events and circumstances, everyone can be happy.

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  10. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 12 - Ishwaran
    8.5/10(34 votes)

    #10 - Ishwaran

    S2:E12

    In episode 28 of Malgudi Days, Ishwaran is a lonely, tormented soul who tries to mask his feelings. He is troubled by the fear of failure and prays for success. In desperation, he decides to commit suicide!

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  11. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 13 - The Missing Mail
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #11 - The Missing Mail

    S2:E13

    In episode 29 of Malgudi Days, Thanappa is more than just a postman to Ramanujam's family. He learns about Ramanujam's elder brother's death, a day before Ramanujam's daughter's wedding.

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  12. Malgudi Days Season 3 Episode 6 - The Seventh House
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    #12 - The Seventh House

    S3:E6

    In episode 35 of Malgudi Days, Krishna gets married againt his parents' wishes. He meets an astrologer after his wife gets diagnosed with typhoid. Find out what solution the astrologer offers.

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  13. Malgudi Days Season 3 Episode 7 - Neighbour's Help
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Neighbour's Help

    S3:E7

    In episode 36 of Malgudi Days, Ekambaram dies leaving the family’s gold jewellery in his friend, Ram's custody till his son grows up. Ram financially supports Ekambaram’s family and educates his children but on a condition.

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  14. Malgudi Days Season 3 Episode 2 - Roman Image
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Roman Image

    S3:E2

    In episode 31 of Malgudi Days, the archaeologists believe that remnants of Ancient Rome still lied in the plains of Malgudi. Famous archaeologist, Dr. Bandhopadhyaya and his assistant visit Malgudi to prove it!

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  15. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 4 - Swami and Friends - 04
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Swami and Friends - 04

    S1:E4

    In episode 4 of Malgudi Days, Swami wishes to play the hoop and asks a cartman for a spare cycle wheel. The greedy cartman manages to cheat Swami, who plans a revenge. Will his plan work?

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  16. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 7 - Swami and Friends - 07
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Swami and Friends - 07

    S1:E7

    In episode 7 of Malgudi Days, with only a week left for the match, Swami could not come to the practice on time due to the drill class. After his attempts to make more time for cricket fails, he grumbles all the way and gets lost in a forest.

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  17. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 3 - Swami and Friends - 03
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Swami and Friends - 03

    S1:E3

    In episode 3 of Malgudi Days, with just a week left for the examination, a confused Mani tries to get the clerk's help. The children finish the exam and are happy as they have two months of holidays. But, Swami’s father tells him to study the lessons of next year’s syllabus.

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  18. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 11 - Vendor of Sweets - 03
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Vendor of Sweets - 03

    S1:E11

    In episode 11 of Malgudi Days, Jagan is disturbed after reading Mali's letter, in which he compares life in America and Malgudi. He also learns about Mali's marriage and his decision to return to India. Jagan recollects the day he first met his wife.

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  19. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 8 - Swami and Friends - 08
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Swami and Friends - 08

    S1:E8

    In episode 8 of Malgudi Days, a cartman finds Swami and takes him to the forest officer. Rajam’s team loses the match and Swami is blamed for it. Swami learns that Rajam will leave Malgudi the next day, following his father's transfer.

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  20. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 11 - Minister Without Portfolio
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #20 - Minister Without Portfolio

    S2:E11

    In episode 27 of Malgudi Days, a minister who happens to hold no portfolio, plans some unworthy schemes. His schemes to import Korean grass and investigate a child's death are thwarted by his superiors. Later, luck favours him!

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  21. Malgudi Days Season 2 Episode 3 - The Gateman's Gift
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #21 - The Gateman's Gift

    S2:E3

    In episode 19 of Malgudi Days, Govind Singh, a honest gateman carries around a registered postal envelope asking everyone what’s inside, hesitant to open it and find out. After his retirement, he tries to express his gratitude by presenting the chief with one of the clay models he makes so well. What happens next highlights the plight of the simple and uneducated folk.

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  22. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 6 - Swami and Friends - 06
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Swami and Friends - 06

    S1:E6

    In episode 6 of Malgudi Days, Swami finds his new school scarier, with a lot of homework and the drill class, which interferes with his new found passion, Cricket. Swami and his friends start a cricket team named, Malgudi Cricket Club, and challenges the Young Man’s Union cricket team for a match.

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  23. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 10 - Vendor of Sweets - 02
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Vendor of Sweets - 02

    S1:E10

    In episode 10 of Malgudi Days, Jagan recollects his wife's memories. Mali tells his friends about his decision to fly to America. Jagan learns about Mali's decision to become a writer. He is eager to know about Mali’s plans and enquires him about the same.

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  24. Malgudi Days Season 1 Episode 12 - Vendor of Sweets - 04
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Vendor of Sweets - 04

    S1:E12

    In episode 12 of Malgudi Days, Mali returns to India and introduces his wife, Grace to Jagan. Mali avoids Jagan. Jagan develops an affection for his daughter-in-law even though she is an American. He shares the stories from his good old days with her.

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  25. Malgudi Days Season 3 Episode 4 - Engine Trouble
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Engine Trouble

    S3:E4

    In episode 33 of Malgudi Days, a talkative man is praised by all after he wins a massive road engine at the fair. Later, he struggles to get rid of the engine and ends up taking a drastic step.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Nitya" is the best rated episode of "Malgudi Days". It scored 9/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/11/1987. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Edge".