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The Best Episodes of Omnibus

Every episode of Omnibus ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Omnibus!

Best episode
S2E28 Acting Styles in the 20th Century
9.950 votes
Worst episode
S21E3 Comic Relief
1.019 votes
Top season
Season 41
9.4avg
Binge time
20h 15m
749 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Omnibus Season 2 Episode 28 - Acting Styles in the 20th Century
    9.9/10(50 votes)

    S2:E28

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Omnibus Season 36 Episode 10 - Bring Me Sunshine: The Heart and Soul of Eric Morecambe
    9.7/10(59 votes)

    S36:E10

    No description available

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Omnibus Season 38 Episode 16 - Wallace & Gromit Go Chicken
    8.9/10(61 votes)

    S38:E16

    No description available

    Director:Steve Cole
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Omnibus Season 39 Episode 2 - John Barry: Licence to Thrill
    8.9/10(48 votes)

    S39:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Omnibus Season 12 Episode 9 - 628-E8
    10.0/10(13 votes)

    S12:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Omnibus Season 41 Episode 6 - Spotlights & Saris: Making Bombay Dreams
    9.4/10(13 votes)

    S41:E6

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    Director:Nasreen Munni Kabir
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Omnibus Season 34 Episode 2 - Dancing Through Darkness
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    S34:E2

    A moving look at the legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev through the final decade of his life, when he struggled to continue in his role as artistic director of the Paris Opera Ballet even as he tried to keep his battle against AIDS a secret.

    Director:Teresa Griffiths
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Omnibus Season 2 Episode 1 - Song of Summer
    8.0/10(439 votes)

    S2:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Omnibus Season 22 Episode 6 - Hitchcock: Its Only A Movie
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    S22:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Omnibus Season 8 Episode 10 - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    S8:E10

    Documentary about the classic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, featuring many film clips and reminiscences from entertainers and associates. Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Omnibus Season 25 Episode 9 - Songs from the Life of Leonard Cohen
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    S25:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Omnibus Season 30 Episode 12 - John Ford: Part One
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    S30:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Omnibus Season 6 Episode 11 - Judy: Impressions of Garland
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    S6:E11

    Memories of Judy Garland, from people who knew and worked with her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Omnibus Season 27 Episode 18 - Van Gogh
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    S27:E18

    Vincent Van Gogh [played by Linus Roache] meets Roulin, [played by Jim Broadbent]and Gaughin [played by Jack Shepherd]

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Omnibus Season 35 Episode 10 - Reeves & Mortimer: The Film
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    S35:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Omnibus Season 40 Episode 1 - Douglas Adams: The Man Who Blew Up the World
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    S40:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Omnibus Season 13 Episode 2 - Ray Bradbury: The Illustrated Man
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    S13:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Omnibus Season 32 Episode 6 - Pink Floyd: The Story
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    S32:E6

    A look back at the band's 30 year career.

    Director:Jacques Peretti
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Omnibus Season 3 Episode 22 - Dance of the Seven Veils
    7.8/10(106 votes)

    S3:E22

    An imaginary portrait of composer Richard Strauss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Omnibus Season 33 Episode 21 - Eve Arnold in Retrospect
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    S33:E21

    Documentary about a pioneering American photojournalist Eve Arnold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Omnibus Season 40 Episode 10 - Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond
    7.7/10(568 votes)

    S40:E10

    "The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story" (video release title) tells the full bizarre, tragic, but also celebratory story of Syd Barrett, the co-founder of Pink Floyd. With contributions from friends, managers, lovers and of course the members of Pink Floyd themselves. The film includes rare early television appearances of Pink Floyd and home movies too.

    Director:John Edginton
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Omnibus Season 8 Episode 13 - Cracked Actor
    7.7/10(354 votes)

    S8:E13

    BBC documentary showing David Bowie looking back on his Ziggy Stardust character during his Diamond Dogs tour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Omnibus Season 40 Episode 5 - The 'Billy Elliot' Boy
    7.7/10(92 votes)

    S40:E5

    Recording Jamie Bell's progress from unknown schoolboy to award-winning star of "Billy Elliot".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Omnibus Season 1 Episode 6 - East of Bedlam
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Omnibus Season 6 Episode 3 - The Wit & World of George Bernard Shaw
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S6:E3

    Christopher Plummer invites the audience into the world of great playwright, George Bernard Shaw, at his home with fellow actors and an actress playing St. Joan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Acting Styles in the 20th Century" is the best rated episode of Omnibus. It scored 9.9/10 from 50 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 25, 1969. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bring Me Sunshine: The Heart and Soul of Eric Morecambe".

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