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The Best Episodes of Monty Python's Personal Best Season 1

Every episode of Monty Python's Personal Best Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Monty Python's Personal Best Season 1!

A series of six outrageous one-hour specials showcasing the groundbreaking comedians.
Genres:ComedyAnimation
Network:PBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Eric Idle's Personal Best" is the best rated episode of "Monty Python's Personal Best" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 62 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/22/2006. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Graham Chapman's Personal Best".

  • Eric Idle's Personal Best
    7.3/1062 votes

    #1 - Eric Idle's Personal Best

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/2006

    Eric Idle takes viewers on a colorful look back at the classic skits that made him the “funniest of the Python boys.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Graham Chapman's Personal Best
    7.8/1061 votes

    #2 - Graham Chapman's Personal Best

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/2006

    A comical yet bittersweet tribute to the late comedic actor. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones share their favorite memories of Chapman, who died on October 4, 1989, at the age of 48.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Cleese's Personal Best
    6.9/1074 votes

    #3 - John Cleese's Personal Best

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2006

    John Cleese’s one hour special features the star at “age 96” at his home in Santa Barbara, California. Celebrity journalist Dayna Devon interviews the wrinkled actor about his favorite Monty Python episodes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
    6.6/1056 votes

    #4 - Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/1/2006

    Fans of the wickedly absurd cartoons featured on Monty Python’s Flying Circus are in for a treat. The entire show is a sampling of his offbeat and brilliant animation and characterized by odd shapes and moving cutouts from vintage photographs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michael Palin's Personal Best
    7.2/1049 votes

    #5 - Michael Palin's Personal Best

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/2006

    Michael Palin may be best remembered for “fish slapping,” one of the landmark skits from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Palin highlights his favorite performances, which can best be described as “classic Python.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Terry Jones' Personal Best
    7.0/1048 votes

    #6 - Terry Jones' Personal Best

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2006

    Surrounded by lavish furnishings, Terry Jones credits himself as the creative genius behind Monty Python’s Flying Circus. For the first time, Jones shares with viewers his favorite sketches.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A