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The Best Episodes of Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2

Every episode of Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2!

Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC Two

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Outrageously Expensive Not The Nine O'Clock News Show" is the best rated episode of "Not the Nine O'Clock News" season 2. It scored 7.3/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton, it aired on 3/31/1980. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Show Eight".

  • The Outrageously Expensive Not The Nine O'Clock News Show
    7.3/1023 votes

    #1 - The Outrageously Expensive Not The Nine O'Clock News Show

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/1980

    Sketches: Grand National Skit / Pinball / Helicopter / Alidair Milne / Wimpy Burgers / Non-Diet Pepsi / Car Vandals / The Cost Of A sketch / Dolphin for President / The lesson I learned from Chappaquiddick / Parkinson Meets Parkinson / Maternity Ward / Perfect evening / Lifeboats / The Nancy Boys / Cottage In Wales

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton

  • Show Eight
    7.7/1021 votes

    #2 - Show Eight

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/1980

    Sketches: Airline Terrorists / Film Certification / Space Invaders / Dinner Party / Awards Ceremony (Sofas) / Alabammy Bound / Prestel / Kleptomania / Vegtarian Hunting Season / Stereoids / Rowan Rants On / Milkman / Ford Cortina / Lead Poisoning / Kiss of life / Government Training Film / Hairdressers / School of archaeology / Aeroplane toilet / Arianna Advert / Boxing in Johannesburg / Rowan Apologises / Clint Eastwood / Debating Point

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton

  • Don't Get Your Vicars In A Twist!
    7.6/1022 votes

    #3 - Don't Get Your Vicars In A Twist!

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/1980

    Sketches: Russian Army / FIAT Advert / Postman / Railway Announcement / Stout Life / Talking to daffodils / Crime Figures / Out-of-touch Judge / Train cancellation/Announcer breaks down / Glue Sniffing / Suicide / Loud Reporter / James Burke / American Express / President Tito / I Like Bouncing / Abu Ben Adhem

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Richard Curtis, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones

  • International Darts
    8.0/1019 votes

    #4 - International Darts

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/21/1980

    Sketches: International Darts / Milkman's Note / Beat The Cliché / One-man bus / Gone With The Wind / Superman / Cinema Age Restrictions / Tramp / Time Out Lonely Hearts / Late Abortion / Jean Paul Satre / Shop Assistants / Euthanasia / Thoucht For The Day / Confessional / Gob Of The Month / And all because the lady loves...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Richard Curtis, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Andy Hamilton

  • Show Eleven
    7.9/1018 votes

    #5 - Show Eleven

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/1980

    Sketches: MGM Skit / Death Of A Princess (Apology To The Saudis) / Prostitute / Thatcher actor / Kosher Chewing Gum / Stamp auction / Train carriage cleaners / Multi-ligual Hotel Sign / News vendors / Remote Control / Gerald The Gorilla / Man In Post Office / Kidnapping / Tarts / Princess Anne And Mark Philips / Domino Theory / Neanderthal man / Instant Pot Meals / Bob Wellings / King Of Rock n Roll / Banging On The Ceiling / Train Drums

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Richard Curtis, Mel Smith, Andy Hamilton

  • Show Twelve
    7.6/1018 votes

    #6 - Show Twelve

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/1980

    Sketches: Guardsmen / Blood bank sign / Morgue / Parkinson with Billy Connolly / Pottery presenter / Hi-Fi Shop / Campari and Soda / Passport Photos / News For The Deaf / Mugging / The Devil: Is He All Bad? / Contagious spots / Origami / Hitchcock Directs The News / Hidden Switch / Janet Street Porter interviews Billy Connolly

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Richard Curtis

  • Death Lasers Of Kazaan
    7.6/1019 votes

    #7 - Death Lasers Of Kazaan

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/1980

    Sketches: Confrontation Song / Points Of View / Cannabis / Guinness / Defence Minister / Police station phone call / Metal detector / Restaurant revolutions / Transplant Olympics / Freddie Cosgray / Is smoking safer than crossing the road? / Ayatollah Song / Exam Guide / Police Yob

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton