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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 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #1 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Archie invites a journalist to visit and write an article on Glenbogle. Graham, however turns out to be Stella's embittered ex and he writes a scathing review that will finish the estate for good. While Duncan kidnaps a coach load of tourists and brings them to Glenbogle , Lexie and Archie break into Grahams computer and emails a new and improved article to his editor. Duncan's tourists have a fantastic time fortunately and Glenbogle becomes an official stop off place on the tour.

    Director:Richard Signy
    Writer:Niall Leonard

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  2. Monarch of the Glen Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
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    #2 - Episode 10

    S3:E10

    Molly is delighted to hear of Archie and Lexie's engagement but Hector declares the marriage doomed. Archie severs all ties with his father saying the marriage will go ahead with or without his approval. Molly's brother Jo arrives unexpectedly from Africa. Meanwhile Hector is horrified to find his trout are being decimated by a killer pike and he decides to take matters into his own hands, planning to get rid of the brute with plastic explosives. The inevitable happens and Hector manages to kill himself off in the most unusual circumstances.

    Director:Richard Stroud
    Writer:Michael Chaplin

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  3. Monarch of the Glen Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 11
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    #3 - Episode 11

    S3:E11

    Poor Lexie finds herself feeling trapped. She is developing serious cold feet about her impending wedding and beginning to wonder if Hector's predictions of doom might just come true. Archie however is determined to carry on with the wedding plans and he muddles through his fathers funeral as best he can but is haunted by the knowledge that he lost his father while the two of them were not speaking. Hector however appears to him in a dream and gives his blessing to the marriage and although this makes Archie feel much better, Lexie takes to her heels and heads back to Glasgow. Archie is quickly in pursuit and ends up declaring his undying love for Lexie in front of a bus load of people.

    Director:Richard Stroud
    Writer:Michael Chaplin

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  4. Monarch of the Glen Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #4 - 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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  5. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #5 - 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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  6. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #6 - 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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  7. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #7 - Episode 3

    S6:E3

    It's the day after Paul and Lexie's kiss and while Paul is eager to discuss it, Lexie wants to forget it and decides to leave to New Zealand immediately. But slowly she begins to think that leaving her home that is Glenbogle might not be what she really wants. Then, the secret that is the cause of Molly's hatred towards Donald is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #8 - Episode 4

    S6:E4

    Ewan and Donald find a German Second World War fighter plane at the bottom of the loch and when Paul's former army officer Alex Faversham comes to investigate the plane, he digs up some unwanted memories in Glenbogle.

    Director:David Caffrey
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #9 - 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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  10. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #10 - Episode 6

    S6:E6

    Isobel's farm is under threat when she can't pay the monthly rent on time, again and is persuaded by her old work colleague to return to Edinburgh to start up a new partnership. Meanwhile, a scruffy stranger who has lost his memory turns up on the estate and the family tries to help the hiker remember his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #11 - 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:Paul Harrison
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #12 - 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:Paul Harrison
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 9 - Episode 9
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    #13 - 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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  14. Monarch of the Glen Season 6 Episode 10 - Episode 10
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    #14 - Episode 10

    S6:E10

    The time has come for Paul's official coronation as laird of Glenbogle but the family is shocked to find out that Donald is the true heir to the title. Donald takes the news well and begins changing the estate in every which way including taxing the tenants. To settle the decision over who should be laird, Paul and Donald face off in a duel to prove themselves worthy. Meanwhile, Meg returns to Glenbogle with a shocking surprise of her own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #15 - 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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  16. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #16 - 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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  17. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #17 - 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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  18. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #18 - 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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  19. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #19 - Episode 5

    S7:E5

    Iona is stunned when her former fiancé, Malcolm McRae, comes to Glenbogle to help save the estate's forest from a spreading fungi. The surprise forces Paul to consider his true feelings for Iona while attempting to heal the damage in the woods. Meanwhile, Jess competes in the local Ghillie's challenge, as the only woman, with all odds stacked against her.

    Director:Edward Bennett
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Monarch of the Glen Season 7 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #20 - Episode 6

    S7:E6

    Emotions are running high. The bank can no longer wait for Glenbogle to pay off their debt, forcing Paul to sell the estate. Then, a wealthy stranger comes to buy the estate forcing the family to face their futures without Glenbogle. Meanwhile, Molly must decide between Golly and Killwillie, Donald must face up to his future, alone, Paul must confront his true feelings for Iona and Golly must confront his true feelings for Molly. All of this comes to a head, and a surprising visitor from the past lends a helping hand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Monarch of the Glen Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    David Fraser, an old friend of the MacDonald's, mainly Jamie's turns up with his freind Jonathon. Lexie takes a disliking to him, as he makes a pass at her. Archie thinks he is the same person as when they were younger, but only Lexie can see what he really is. She confronts Archie, who then has a fight with David, and he is thrown out of Glenbogle. Meanwhile Molly is harbouring a wolf runt (called Hector) so he won't be killed.

    Director:Richard Signy
    Writer:Leslie Stewart

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  22. Monarch of the Glen Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Monarch of the Glen Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    While Archie attempts to turn a derelict Crofters cottage into a proper tourist attraction, Molly finds her gambling addiction has landed her in trouble with a Glasgow gangster who arrives on the estate expecting his I.O.U.'s to be paid in full.

    Director:Richard Signy
    Writer:Niall Leonard

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  24. Monarch of the Glen Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Monarch of the Glen Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the worst rated episode of "Monarch of the Glen". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Richard Signy and written by Niall Leonard, it aired on 12/9/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 10".