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The Best Episodes of Man About the House

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Every episode of Man About the House ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Man About the House!

The Best Episodes of Man About the House

Man About the House is a British sitcom created and written by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer, and starring Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Richard O'Sullivan,...

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  1. Background image for My Son, My Son
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    #1 - My Son, My Son

    S4:E6

    The Inland Revenue are investigating George for tax irregularities and come round to talk to him and his son, whom he invented for financial gain...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for One for the Road
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    #2 - One for the Road

    S4:E2

    Chrissy takes driving lessons from Robin and George makes some incredibly strong homebrew liquor...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Never Give Your Real Name
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #3 - Never Give Your Real Name

    S4:E4

    Robin is in a lot of trouble after Larry uses his name on a date. Can Robin resolve his problem with Linda?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Home & Away
    7.4/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Home & Away

    S4:E1

    Robin, Chrissy and Jo are using the Ropers' car to watch a football match, but it breaks down. They call in for advice hoping that George won't find out, but there he is in the pub showing off his new wig.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Tender Trap
    7.1/10(41 votes)

    #5 - The Tender Trap

    S4:E5

    Chrissy's mother visits the flat again, intent on getting her daughter together with Robin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for All in the Game
    6.8/10(45 votes)

    #6 - All in the Game

    S4:E3

    Robin has to spend the night with Roper while his friend, Jerry, rids his flat of woodworm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Three's a Crowd

    S1:E1

    Chrissy and Jo throw a farewell party for their flatmate Eleanor, who's getting engaged and moving out. The next morning, they find student chef Robin asleep in their bath. They're looking for a new flatmate and he's looking for somewhere to live, so the girls ask him to stay, but will their landlords, George and Mildred Roper, agree to the new arrangement?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - And Mother Makes Four

    S1:E2

    Chrissy's mother is about to pay a visit. She doesn't know Robin is living in the flat, so he's told to make himself scarce, but as she's staying the night, where will he sleep ?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Some Enchanted Evening
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    #9 - Some Enchanted Evening

    S1:E3

    Jo's new boyfriend is coming to the flat for a meal. Robin is persuaded to cook, then leave with Chrissy to spend the evening playing monopoly with the Ropers. They learn that Jo's boyfriend is Jewish - and Robin has cooked roast pork for their meal!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - And Then There Were Two

    S1:E4

    Chrissy is very nervous when Jo goes away for the weekend and leaves her alone in the flat with Robin. He brings a woman back, but Chrissy becomes jealous...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #11 - It's Only Money

    S1:E5

    The rent is due and the money put aside to pay it has disappeared from the flat. Robin, Chrissy and Jo have to find a way of getting some cash quickly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Match of the Day

    S1:E6

    Robin has been picked to play in a college football match. A few days before the game, he goes down with a bad cold. Chrissy and Jo rally round in an attempt to help him to recover in time to play.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for No Children, No Dogs
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    #13 - No Children, No Dogs

    S1:E7

    Robin acquires a puppy. The lease on the flat says 'no pets', so Roper mustn't find out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - While the Cat's Away

    S2:E1

    Robin, Chrissy and Jo take advantage of the Ropers being away by having a party!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Colour Me Yellow

    S2:E2

    Robin loses his self-esteem after being unable to defend himself to a mean Irishman at the pub. Chrissy and Jo try to make him feel better, but he decides he will take on the guy the next time he sees him...

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  17. Background image for In Praise of Older Men
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    #16 - In Praise of Older Men

    S2:E3

    Chrissy goes on a date with her new boyfriend. Robin, however, learns that he is married, and tries to stop the date before it becomes a total disaster.

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  18. Background image for Did You Ever Meet Rommel?
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    #17 - Did You Ever Meet Rommel?

    S2:E4

    Mr Roper has had a grudge against Germans since the war. Chrissy makes the mistake of inviting him over for a meal with Robin and his German friend, Franz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Two Foot Two, Eyes of Blue
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    #18 - Two Foot Two, Eyes of Blue

    S2:E5

    Jo is going on a date with Philip, but has forgotten that she is meant to be babysitting. Chrissy agrees to take her place and persuades Robin to come along, but when they arrive, it looks as if he is going to regret his decision as the TV is being repaired and the drinks cabinet is locked.

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  20. Background image for Carry Me Back to Old Southampton
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    #19 - Carry Me Back to Old Southampton

    S2:E6

    Robin has failed his cooking exams! It seems he might have to move back to Southampton to work for his father. Larry prepares to move in, as Robin prepares to move out!

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    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Cuckoo in the Nest
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    #20 - Cuckoo in the Nest

    S3:E1

    Larry drives everyone crazy while living in the flat. Robin, Chrissy and Jo try to find him a place to stay, but where to look ?

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  22. Background image for Come into My Parlour
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    #21 - Come into My Parlour

    S3:E2

    Chrissy is upset when Robin begins a relationship with an old friend of hers.

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  23. Background image for I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me
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    #22 - I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me

    S3:E3

    Robin doesn't fit in at Chrissy and Jo's work party.

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    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Of Mice and Women
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    #23 - Of Mice and Women

    S3:E4

    A mouse invades Chrissy and Jo's bedroom and Robin uses this to his advantage!

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  25. Background image for Somebody Out There Likes Me
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    #24 - Somebody Out There Likes Me

    S3:E5

    Chrissy receives flowers and chocolates from a secret admirer. She gives them to Mildred, who uses them to make George jealous, assuming that Mildred has a secret admirer.

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    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for We Shall Not Be Moved
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    #25 - We Shall Not Be Moved

    S3:E6

    Mildred leaves for the weekend. George takes advantage of this by trying to trick Robin, Chrissy and Jo into leaving the flat.

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Best Episodes Summary

"My Son, My Son" is the best rated episode of "Man About the House". It scored 7.8/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/10/1975. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "One for the Road".