Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.9/10(114 votes)

   #1 - The Early Shift

   S1:E12/28/1969

   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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   Director:Stuart Allen

   Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe
2. 

   7.3/10(96 votes)

   #2 - The New Conductor

   S1:E23/7/1969

   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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   Director:Stuart Allen

   Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe
3. 

   6.5/10(89 votes)

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

   S1:E33/14/1969

   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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   Director:Stuart Allen

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4. 

   7.5/10(85 votes)

   #4 - Bus Driver's Stomach

   S1:E43/21/1969

   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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5. 

   7.3/10(82 votes)

   #5 - The New Inspector

   S1:E53/28/1969

   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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6. 

   7.1/10(87 votes)

   #6 - The Canteen

   S1:E64/4/1969

   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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   Director:Stuart Allen

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7. 

   6.7/10(85 votes)

   #7 - The Darts Match

   S1:E74/11/1969

   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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