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The Worst Episodes of Monarch of the Glen

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Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur is called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle where he is told he is the new Laird of Glenbogle.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(54 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S7:E3

    Paul launches his new idea of turning Glenbogle into a luxury retreat when a wealthy couple come to stay at the house. But when Golly has a back injury and Molly rushes to his aid, Paul finds himself short staffed and strapped for cash.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Monarch of the Glen Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.4/10(76 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Archie's wayward sister Lizzie turns up with her New Age boyfriend Gerald and it seems the pair have big plans to turn Glenbogle into a kind of hippy retreat. Archie and Gerald end up at loggerheads, however, when some of their New Age ideals seem to involve Hector rediscovering his lost youth and taking an ill advised swim in the lake.

    Director:A.J. Quinn
    Writer:Niall Leonard

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  3. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S7:E2

    Paul's goddaughter Amy shows up, a relentless troublemaker, and begins to shake up Ewan and Zoe's relationship. Then, Tam Cooper, a recently released convicted poacher returns to Glenbogle, creating havoc for Paul and Golly.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(56 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S6:E5

    Alex has decided that the estate is not being run with a firm enough hand and takes it upon himself to bring his military organization to the Glenbogle household but it isn't long before everyone becomes annoyed with Alex. Meanwhile, while Molly is away, Golly strikes up a new friendship with a local dance teacher named Meg.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Monarch of the Glen Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(125 votes)

    #5 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Young restaurant owner Archie MacDonald is called urgently from London back to his ailing fathers bedside in the ancestral home in Scotland, Glenbogle. He soon discovers that Hector has nothing worse than a cold and his sweet but dotty mother Molly has called him home on a pretext and has worked events so he can't easily escape back to London.

    Director:Edward Bennett
    Writer:Michael Chaplin

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  6. Monarch of the Glen Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    #6 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Archie tries to juggle his life in London with his new role as Laird of Glenbogle. He and Lexie make a hectic journey down to London for a special Highland night in his restaurant and he dashes back north just in time to see Katrina beat Kilwillie in the local elections. Understandably Justine's patience is wearing very thin.

    Director:A.J. Quinn
    Writers:Michael Chaplin, Michael Chaplin

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  7. Monarch of the Glen Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(56 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    Duncan takes a dip into the dating pool with the help of Molly's new dating agency while Paul gets working on establishing his new climbing center. But when the locals find out Paul is targeting out of area teenagers, they refuse to help in developing the center.

    Director:Richard Signy
    Writer:Andrew Taft

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  8. Monarch of the Glen Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    Archie's elder sister Lizzie turns up with a life changing proposition for him and Andrew has his own proposition with Molly. At the same time, Archie and Paul continue to battle over joint control of the estate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.6/10(57 votes)

    #9 - Episode 8

    S6:E8

    Competition sparks between Paul and Chester when they both want to market Isabel's relish. To decide who will be the winner, a duel is called to see who is the better marksman of the two. Meanwhile Meg feels disheartened when Golly gets people into her dance class through favors and Jess gets set up on Rob Roy Radio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    #10 - Episode 9

    S6:E9

    Ewan is shocked when he finds his dad with another woman and learns that his parents are planning on separating. Meanwhile, Lucy's parents are coming over to meet Paul and begin to hint about the possibility of a future wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(61 votes)

    #11 - Episode 1

    S7:E1

    Ever since Meg passed away, Golly has been taking care of baby Cameron as a single parent, with the help of his daughter, Jess. Meanwhile, as spring returns to Glenbogle, the list of repairs to be done is endless and Paul finds himself face to face with a feisty young shepherdess named Iona.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Monarch of the Glen Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(52 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    The day of the opening of the Glenbogle Wildlife Centre arrives, with nothing but trouble. A new employee, Esme, sabotages the signs and an enemy of Molly's decides wether the Centre will open or not. Meanwhile, Golly is fighting for Irene's affections with Duncan.

    Director:Richard Stroud
    Writer:Mark Holloway

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  13. Monarch of the Glen Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(55 votes)

    #13 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    Duncan accidently booked a group of naturists onto the campsite, and when a wolf escapes, there is havoc all around. Duncan is also in trouble when Golly finds out about his relationship with Irene. When the wolf is recaptured Golly explains about his recent lapses and his bad eye sight. He then resigns from Glenbogle and leaves.

    Director:Richard Stroud
    Writer:Andrew Taft

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  14. Monarch of the Glen Season 4 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(57 votes)

    #14 - Episode 8

    S4:E8

    Archie decides he has no work to do and so starts to decorate a room for the nursery. Lexie and Auntie Liz are trying to find the ghost of a late MacDonald. Andrew a sculptor arrives in Glenbogle as a new neighbour, and does not get off to a good start with Molly. The ghost is found out to be a private detective trying to find Irene sent by her jilted boyfriend. She leaves and Duncan is heartbroken

    Director:Julian Holmes
    Writer:Mark Holloway

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  15. Monarch of the Glen Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #15 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    Hermione returns to Glenbogle and begins to stalk Duncan with dark intentions. Meanwhile, Dorothy seizes control over a small fishing island and gets Ewan fired from the local pub.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Monarch of the Glen Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(73 votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Six months of Justine at Glenbogle has been too much for the other residents, Lexie is threatening to quit her job, Hector and Molly have already moved out and Katrina just won't come near the place. To add to the stress, the bank keeps sending representatives to keep an eye on things. Eventually, Archie and Justine have a big, public break up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael Chaplin

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  17. Monarch of the Glen Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Archie introduces a pack of wolves into Glenbogle even though Golly has warned him against it. The new cook/housekeeper arrives causing a rift between Archie and Lexie. Duncan has his work cut out when he must take a test to show he can look after the wolves when the Wildlife Centre opens. Archie swaps Lexie's ring pull engagement ring for a real diamond ring.

    Director:Richard Stroud
    Writer:John Martin Johnson

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  18. Monarch of the Glen Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    While repairs are being done in the cellar, the family is living in Duncan's B&B. Paul returns to Glenbogle, stirring unwanted feelings within Molly.

    Director:Richard Signy
    Writer:Mark Holloway

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  19. Monarch of the Glen Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(58 votes)

    #19 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Golly gets an unexpected surprise when his daughter Jess shows up and Duncan travels to Glasgow for a job interview. Meanwhile, Paul takes on new responsibilities by trying to reform the local football team.

    Director:Robert Knights
    Writer:Leslie Stewart

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  20. Monarch of the Glen Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    #20 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Duncan starts his new job with Dorothy and Hermione, leaving the Head Ranger position open at Glenbogle. While Jess tries to impress Golly to secure the position, Paul hires a young delinquent with many hidden talents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Episode 1

    S6:E1

    It's a new era at Glenbogle and Paul is the new laird. Despite his best interests, his attitudes towards the highland traditions are starting to bother the family. Meanwhile, Lexie returns briefly from New Zealand causing Paul to become a little suspicious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #22 - Episode 2

    S6:E2

    Hector's brother Donald MacDonald returns after a 40-year absence to Glenbogle. But this surprise visit is not a welcome one for Molly who holds a mysterious grudge against Donald. Meanwhile, Lexie avoids the thought of returning to Archie in New Zealand by throwing a 60th birthday party for Molly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    #23 - Episode 7

    S6:E7

    While Golly is away on holiday with Meg, Jess takes over as ghillie. Her skills are put to the test right away when poachers invade the estate. Meanwhile, Paul and Isabel join their new neighbor Lucy at a cocktail party and Paul and Lucy share an intimate moment spotted by Isabel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(52 votes)

    #24 - Episode 4

    S7:E4

    Ewan believes he's struck gold when he discovers that Amy has photographed a monster emerging from the loch. Although skeptical at first, Paul too soon finds himself captivated by the mystical creature and the magical power it seems to have.

    Director:Edward Bennett
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Monarch of the Glen Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(65 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    The bank sends a manager to oversee the daily running of the new business at Glenbogle and Archie soon discovers that Stella Moon is no push over. After everything they've been through Katrina announces her decision to take a job in London and she and Archie reluctantly agree to part. Meanwhile Hector and Kilwillie stand against each other to take over as new chairman of the golf club.

    Director:Richard Stroud
    Writer:Michael Chaplin

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of "Monarch of the Glen". It scored 7.3/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by David Caffrey and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2005. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 5".