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On the Buses is a British comedy series created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, broadcast in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1973. The writers' previous successes with The Rag Trade and Meet the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    On the Buses Season 2 Episode 1 - Family Flu
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Family Flu

    S2:E1

    Mum and Olive are in bed with the flu and it is not long before Arthur joins then. Stan is rushed off his feet looking after them and doing his shifts at the depot. To recover, the family go to stay with Aunt Maud. Stan and Jack plan a party in their absence, if Stan can stay fit!

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  2. On the Buses Season 2 Episode 2 - The Used Combination
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Used Combination

    S2:E2

    Arthur's motorcycle and side car are in desperate need of repairs. Stan says that he can get the spare parts from the bus depot, if he can sneak them out past anyone in particular who might be watching.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  3. On the Buses Season 2 Episode 4 - Aunt Maud
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Aunt Maud

    S2:E4

    Aunt Maud comes to stay and upsets the family home life. The little dog of Aunt Maud's has now grown into a huge animal and also upsets Stan's peaceful home

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  4. On the Buses Season 2 Episode 6 - Bon Voyage
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Bon Voyage

    S2:E6

    Stan and Jack are going on holiday but first there is the small matter of getting a suntan before they go. What better place to sunbathe than at the Cemetery Gates terminus but, having their uniforms stolen whilst sunning themselves is going to prove difficult to explain away back at the depot.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  5. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 2 - The New Conductor
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The New Conductor

    S1:E2

    When Stan sees his new clippie Iris all his nervousness goes, and they end up on a date together. He tells mum he is working an extra shift so he can take Iris out. What will Arthur and Mum think when he takes her home after the pub?

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  6. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 3 - Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)

    S1:E3

    To help with the family income, Olive gets a job as a clippie. She gets put on Stan's bus, against his wishes. The trouble is Olive does not travel well!

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  7. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 4 - Bus Driver's Stomach
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Bus Driver's Stomach

    S1:E4

    Sitting on the bus engine all day has given Stan an over acidic stomach, known at the depot as 'bus drivers stomach'. When Blakey announces medical checks for the staff, Stan has to try and get himself fit to pass the medical, even if it means giving up greasy fried food!

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  8. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 5 - The New Inspector
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The New Inspector

    S1:E5

    Stan is in need of some extra cash, so he applies for a position as an Inspector, but soon starts to worry about what the other lads will think of him.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  9. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 6 - The Canteen
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Canteen

    S1:E6

    After complaints are made about it, the bus crews decide to take over the running of the canteen and make Olive the new cook.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  10. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 7 - The Darts Match
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Darts Match

    S1:E7

    Stan and Jack are challenged to a darts match by two clippies, Iris and Jenny. Stan feels he's a bit out of practice and so spends all his spare time practicing his darts playing. When he drops one of his darts in Olive's stew, he has to use a new set which he is not used to. His darts playing has the added problem of Iris' flirting during the match!

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  11. On the Buses Season 2 Episode 3 - Self Defence
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Self Defence

    S2:E3

    After a number of assaults on bus staff, the management introduce judo lessons. Enter Blakey as the judo instructor!

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  12. On the Buses Season 2 Episode 5 - Late Again
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Late Again

    S2:E5

    Stan is burning the candle at both ends, what with his new girlfriend keeping him out late at night and then having to do the early shift at the depot.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  13. On the Buses Season 7 Episode 11 - The Allowance
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The Allowance

    S7:E11

    There's a new clippie at the depot, the militant Jessie. Outraged that the female clippies have to pay to use the public conveniences, while the male staff don't, she lobbies the management for an allowance to cover the cost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. On the Buses Season 7 Episode 12 - Friends In High Places
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Friends In High Places

    S7:E12

    When Mrs. Butler goes for a job at the depot's canteen, she is interviewed by an old boyfriend, Mr. Simpson who is one of the managers. After she gets the job, Jack and Olive try to use Mum's influence with Mr. Simpson to try and get one over on Blakey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. On the Buses Season 7 Episode 13 - Gardening Time
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Gardening Time

    S7:E13

    Blakey and Jack have entered into the depot flower and vegtable competition. The rivalry is fierce as they both try to create the best garden.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 1 - The Early Shift
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Early Shift

    S1:E1

    The bus crews go on strike because of disagreements with the management. It causes no end of trouble at work and at home. Stan is hailed hero of the day.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  17. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 1 - First Aid
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - First Aid

    S3:E1

    Blakey decides that all the Bus Crews, including Stan and Jack, must pass a first aid course .

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  18. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 2 - The Cistern
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - The Cistern

    S3:E2

    A noisy cistern in the Butler household is just the start of the troubles. Buying a new loo isn't the problem, it's how to get it home from the shop!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  19. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 3 - The Inspector's Niece
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Inspector's Niece

    S3:E3

    Sally is the Inspector's niece and is put on Stan's bus as the new clippie. How will Stan cope with her Uncle Blakey watching?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  20. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 4 - Brew It Yourself
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Brew It Yourself

    S3:E4

    Stan plans on brewing his own beer to save money. Trouble is, once he's tested it, he also goes back to work, where Blakey spots him and notices he's drunk. So when Blakey pulls Stan in for a breath test, it's up to Jack to find a way for him to pass the test without being caught.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  21. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 5 - Busman's Perks
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Busman's Perks

    S3:E5

    Arthur and Olive's bedroom needs decorating, so the Butlers decide to paint the room the same colour as the Luxton Town and District Buses to save money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  22. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 6 - The Snake
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - The Snake

    S3:E6

    A social night at the depot by the overseas busmen's club invites everyone to their evening. With an exotic dancer on the bill Stan and Jack are sure to enjoy themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 7 - Mum's Last Fling
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Mum's Last Fling

    S3:E7

    Mum gets a new boyfriend and starts to go out a lot, leaving the family to fend for themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  24. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 8 - Radio Control
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Radio Control

    S3:E8

    Blakey comes up with the idea of installing a two way radio system on the buses to keep tabs on where they are at all times, so Stan and Jack have to come up with a plan to get rid of it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  25. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 9 - Foggy Night
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Foggy Night

    S3:E9

    Stan and Jack's bus is caught in thick fog which causes problems for them, especially as Blakey and the Butler family are also on board.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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Best Episodes Summary

"Family Flu" is the best rated episode of "On the Buses". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Stuart Allen and written by Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe, it aired on 5/31/1969. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Used Combination".