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The Best Episodes of Never the Twain

Every episode of Never the Twain ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Never the Twain!

Never the Twain is a British sitcom that ran for eleven series from 7 September 1981 to 9 October 1991. It was created by Johnnie...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ITV1

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Of Meissen Men" is the best rated episode of "Never the Twain". It scored 7.6/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/14/1981. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Father Of The Groom".

  • Of Meissen Men
    7.6/10 22 votes

    #1 - Of Meissen Men

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/1981

    Veronica appears on the scene - causing Simon and Oliver to compete for more than antiquities.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Father Of The Groom
    7.4/10 24 votes

    #2 - Father Of The Groom

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/1981

    Simon holds a dinner for Oliver, Lyn and David, his ulterior motive being to expose Oliver's lack of etiquette. Lyn prepares for her move into Simon and David's home. David and Lyn's wedding day arrives.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Night At The Opera
    7.2/10 24 votes

    #3 - A Night At The Opera

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/1981

    Veronica wants to go to the opera in Edinburgh. Simon and Oliver each compete to be her date. Simon has to find a replacement au pair.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blood Brothers
    7.1/10 20 votes

    #4 - Blood Brothers

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/1982

    Simon needs a blood transfusion, but he has a rare blood type. Oliver has the same blood type and agrees to donate in return for favours from Simon, including dating Veronica.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • lf You Knew Susan
    7.1/10 19 votes

    #5 - lf You Knew Susan

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/1982

    Simon's sister visits him and Oliver immediately falls for her. Simon and Oliver each purchase one of a pair of figurines and then attempt to purchase the others to make a valuable pair.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Families At War
    7.0/10 24 votes

    #6 - Families At War

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/1981

    The feuding fathers find out about the relationship between their son and daughter and consider taking steps to prevent a marriage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Royal Connection
    7.0/10 17 votes

    #7 - The Royal Connection

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/1984

    Oliver attempts to gain the Royal Warrant for his shop from the Prince of Wales. Simon investigates his family tree in the hope of finding that he has blue blood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nothing But The Truth
    6.9/10 22 votes

    #8 - Nothing But The Truth

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/1981

    Oliver beats Simon to a painting they both want. But is it a Constable or not? David confesses propositioning another woman, jeopardising their engagement.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • As Young As You Feel
    6.9/10 20 votes

    #9 - As Young As You Feel

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/1982

    Simon and Oliver seek to win Veronica's affections. Oliver reaches the age of 50. Lyn is concerned about her father being lonely, but David is concerned about the amount of time she spends with him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Words and Music
    6.9/10 16 votes

    #10 - Words and Music

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/1984

    Oliver and Simon volunteer to perform at a Vet Circle luncheon for Caroline.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Definitely Not Cricket!
    6.9/10 16 votes

    #11 - Definitely Not Cricket!

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/1986

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The More We Are Together
    6.8/10 19 votes

    #12 - The More We Are Together

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/1982

    Oliver and Simon each separately consider reforming their partnership due to the poor state of their accounts and the imminent arrival of the taxman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kung Who ?
    6.8/10 15 votes

    #13 - Kung Who ?

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/1986

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • S.W.A.L.K.
    6.8/10 12 votes

    #14 - S.W.A.L.K.

    Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/1990

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Matched Pair
    6.7/10 21 votes

    #15 - A Matched Pair

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/1981

    Oliver's antiques shop is burgled. A pair of pistols is reported missing, but when these mysteriously turn up in Simon's shop Oliver turns this misfortune into an opportunity to make money from an insurance claim. Simon is arrested when a police officer spots the pistols in his shop window. To encourage Oliver to assist him in getting the charges dropped he agrees to help Oliver get membership at his golf club.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Nose For Quality
    6.7/10 17 votes

    #16 - A Nose For Quality

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/1983

    Both Simon and Oliver believe that they have appointments to meet Lady Deveraux with a view to purchasing some of her antiques.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Not On The Same Wavelength
    6.7/10 14 votes

    #17 - Not On The Same Wavelength

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/1983

    Simon and Oliver are invited as guests onto a radio show. The two men become convinced that Lyn is pregnant.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Whom We Tryst
    6.7/10 13 votes

    #18 - In Whom We Tryst

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/1986

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Going, Going, Gone!
    6.7/10 14 votes

    #19 - Going, Going, Gone!

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/1986

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed ?
    6.6/10 20 votes

    #20 - Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed ?

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/1982

    Simon nominates Oliver for membership of his golf club. Oliver holds a function for the committee members to win their support. Lyn and David are on their honeymoon and return to find Oliver and Simon quarrelling over their wedding presents.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Welsh Connection
    6.6/10 14 votes

    #21 - The Welsh Connection

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/1983

    Simon and Oliver go on a health kick. An auction in Wales causes disagreement between the two men.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Flame Like An Old Flame
    6.6/10 16 votes

    #22 - No Flame Like An Old Flame

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/1984

    Simon's life becomes complicated when an old sweetheart pays him an unexpected visit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The End Of The Line
    6.5/10 14 votes

    #23 - The End Of The Line

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/1983

    Oliver and Simon discuss the issue of grandchildren. David claims to have had a vasectomy. Oliver and Simon join a dating agency as an alternative route to continuing their family lines.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thicker Than Water
    6.5/10 17 votes

    #24 - Thicker Than Water

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/1986

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reading Between The Lines
    6.5/10 13 votes

    #25 - Reading Between The Lines

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/1986

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A