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The Worst Episodes of Nightingales

Every episode of Nightingales ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Nightingales!

Nightingales is a British situation comedy set around the antics of three security guards working the night shift. It was written by Paul Makin and...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Channel 4

Worst Episodes Summary

"Moonlight Becomes You" is the worst rated episode of "Nightingales". It scored 6.6/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Tony Dow and written by Paul Makin, it aired on 2/27/1990. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Opening Night".

  • Moonlight Becomes You
    6.6/1022 votes
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    #1 - Moonlight Becomes You

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/1990

    The new lad gets a touch of lycanthropy. Problems with the inspector

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Opening Night
    6.9/1017 votes
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    #2 - Opening Night

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/1990

    arge needs surgery. Swan may be a werewolf, but he's also a medical student.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Kiss and Make Up
    7.1/1017 votes
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    #3 - Kiss and Make Up

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/1990

    Carter wins a date with a glamorous model.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Scrutiny of the Bounty
    7.2/1017 votes
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    #4 - Scrutiny of the Bounty

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/1990

    They're under suspicion, and under surveillance.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Takeaway
    7.4/1018 votes
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    #5 - Takeaway

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/6/1990

    Carter & Bell take the guise of Shakespearian villains to do away with Piper.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Crime and Punishment
    7.4/1018 votes
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    #6 - Crime and Punishment

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/1993

    Our trio are reunited with their long-lost son.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Silent Night
    7.5/1024 votes
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    #7 - Silent Night

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/30/1992

    Sarge, Ding-Dong and Carter try to resist a heavily pregnant Christmas allegory.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • King Lear II
    7.5/1016 votes
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    #8 - King Lear II

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/1993

    The Prodigal Swan returns.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • All at Sea
    7.6/1017 votes
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    #9 - All at Sea

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/1993

    The arrival of guest star Peter Vaughan starts talk of mutiny.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Reach for the Sky
    7.7/1016 votes
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    #10 - Reach for the Sky

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/1993

    Carter and Ding-Ding compete over a chance at the fabled Heathrow job.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Terence in the Midst
    7.9/1016 votes
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    #11 - Terence in the Midst

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/1990

    An ape is drafted in to assist with security duties but Carter isn't keen.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Someone to Watch Over Me
    8.0/1017 votes
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    #12 - Someone to Watch Over Me

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/1993

    The boys get new surveillance equipment and are soon under threat of being replaced.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin

  • Trouble in Mind
    8.7/1022 votes
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    #13 - Trouble in Mind

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/1993

    Psychoanalysis is a dangerous thing.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: Paul Makin