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The Best Episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4

Every episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4!

The Best Episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4

A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4 Episode 1 - The Golden Age of Ballooning
    7.2/10(920 votes)

    #1 - The Golden Age of Ballooning

    S4:E1

    Features gags and sketches such as The Golden Age of Ballooning, Louis XVI, The Court of George III and a Party Political Broadcast on Behalf of the Norwegian Party.

    Director:Ian MacNaughton
    Writers:Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle

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  2. Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4 Episode 2 - Michael Ellis
    7.6/10(903 votes)

    #2 - Michael Ellis

    S4:E2

    Features the sketches Department Store, Buying an Ant, At Home with the Ant and Other Pets and Toupee Department.

    Director:Ian MacNaughton
    Writers:Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle

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  3. Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4 Episode 3 - The Light Entertainment War
    7.5/10(858 votes)

    #3 - The Light Entertainment War

    S4:E3

    More surreal gags and sketches including Up Your Pavement, RAF Banter, Court Martial, The Public Are Idiots and Woody and Tinny Words.

    Director:Ian MacNaughton
    Writers:Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle

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  4. Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4 Episode 4 - Hamlet
    7.2/10(833 votes)

    #4 - Hamlet

    S4:E4

    Sketches in this episode include Hamlet and Ophelia, Bogus Psychiatrists, Police Helmets, Boxing Match Aftermath and The Queen Victoria Handicap.

    Director:Ian MacNaughton
    Writers:Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle

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  5. Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4 Episode 5 - Mr. Neutron
    7.3/10(832 votes)

    #5 - Mr. Neutron

    S4:E5

    Featuring the story of Mr. Neutron and sketches including Post-Box Ceremony and Teddy Salad.

    Director:Ian MacNaughton
    Writers:Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle

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  6. Monty Python's Flying Circus Season 4 Episode 6 - Party Political Broadcast
    7.3/10(828 votes)

    #6 - Party Political Broadcast

    S4:E6

    Sketches in this final episode include The Most Awful Family in Britain, Patient Abuse, Brigadier and Bishop and The Man Who Finishes Other People's Sentences.

    Director:Ian MacNaughton
    Writers:Graham Chapman, Douglas Adams, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Golden Age of Ballooning" is the best rated episode of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" season 4. It scored 7.2/10 based on 920 votes. Directed by Ian MacNaughton and written by Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, it aired on 10/31/1974. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Michael Ellis".