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The Worst Episodes of Man About the House

Every episode of Man About the House ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Man About the House!

Sitcom exploring the trials and tribulations created by one man and two women flat-sharing in the 70s.
Genre:Comedy
Network:ITV1
Episodes
39
Avg. Rating
7.2
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.6
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.3
6.9
7.3
7.7
7.3
7.6
7.1
6.8

Worst Episodes Summary

"Mum Always Liked You Best" is the worst rated episode of "Man About the House". It scored 6.5/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/24/1976. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Match of the Day".

  • Mum Always Liked You Best
    6.5/10(39)
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    #1 - Mum Always Liked You Best

    Season 6 Episode 5

    Aired 3/24/1976

    Robin's brother Norman comes to stay for two days, and he takes a shine to Chrissy...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Match of the Day
    6.8/10(61)
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    #2 - Match of the Day

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 9/19/1973

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Two Foot Two, Eyes of Blue
    6.8/10(51)
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    #3 - Two Foot Two, Eyes of Blue

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 2/6/1974

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • All in the Game
    6.8/10(44)
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    #4 - All in the Game

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 3/20/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One More for the Pot
    6.8/10(41)
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    #5 - One More for the Pot

    Season 6 Episode 2

    Aired 3/3/1976

    Roper raises the rent, and the flatmates need to find a fourth roomie to help pay it off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Colour Me Yellow
    6.9/10(52)
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    #6 - Colour Me Yellow

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 1/16/1974

    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...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Three of a Kind
    6.9/10(48)
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    #7 - Three of a Kind

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 11/20/1974

    Chrissy replaces Robin in a poker game while he is away getting his tonsils removed. All she has to do now is learn how to play the game!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Little Knowledge
    6.9/10(39)
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    #8 - A Little Knowledge

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 9/18/1975

    Robin gets a job as a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman, and needs some help.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fire Down Below
    6.9/10(44)
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    #9 - Fire Down Below

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 3/31/1976

    George receives a huge gas bill and decides to open up his chimney, but it needs to be swept so he gets a gadget from Jerry to suck out the soot. Meanwhile, things have moved on considerably with Norman and Chrissy, which makes Robin jealous...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's Only Money
    7.0/10(60)
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    #10 - It's Only Money

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 9/12/1973

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Children, No Dogs
    7.0/10(58)
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    #11 - No Children, No Dogs

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 9/26/1973

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Did You Ever Meet Rommel ?
    7.0/10(52)
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    #12 - Did You Ever Meet Rommel ?

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 1/30/1974

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me
    7.1/10(51)
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    #13 - I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 10/23/1974

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tender Trap
    7.1/10(40)
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    #14 - The Tender Trap

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 4/3/1975

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love and Let Love
    7.1/10(44)
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    #15 - Love and Let Love

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 9/25/1975

    While the flatmates compete to get the flat to themselves to entertain friends, George is trying to find jobs to avoid Mildred.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Generation Game
    7.1/10(43)
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    #16 - The Generation Game

    Season 6 Episode 3

    Aired 3/10/1976

    To please Mildred Roper, Robin goes on a dancing date with her while George decides to stay at home. However, George things something might happen between the two.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cuckoo in the Nest
    7.2/10(48)
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    #17 - Cuckoo in the Nest

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 10/9/1974

    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 ?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We Shall Not Be Moved
    7.2/10(46)
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    #18 - We Shall Not Be Moved

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 11/13/1974

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Right Said George
    7.2/10(40)
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    #19 - Right Said George

    Season 5 Episode 2

    Aired 9/11/1975

    George has a hard time getting the piano he sold to Robin upstairs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Come Fly with Me
    7.2/10(39)
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    #20 - Come Fly with Me

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 10/9/1975

    Chrissy gets some tickets to see Frank Sinatra in concert - she doesn't want them, but Jo and Robin certainly do! Also, it is George and Mildred's anniversary.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Party's Over
    7.2/10(40)
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    #21 - The Party's Over

    Season 6 Episode 1

    Aired 2/25/1976

    Robin and Chrissy's party is cancelled by George, which leads to a dispute. It gets so bad that Mildred finally leaves him. Can George get Mildred back?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • And Mother Makes Four
    7.3/10(68)
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    #22 - And Mother Makes Four

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 8/22/1973

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Some Enchanted Evening
    7.3/10(62)
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    #23 - Some Enchanted Evening

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 8/29/1973

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • While the Cat's Away
    7.3/10(51)
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    #24 - While the Cat's Away

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 1/9/1974

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Come into My Parlour
    7.3/10(52)
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    #25 - Come into My Parlour

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 10/16/1974

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A