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The Best Episodes of On the Buses Season 3

Every episode of On the Buses Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of On the Buses Season 3!

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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
    On the Buses Season 3 Episode 1 - First Aid
    7.8/10(87 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 2 - The Cistern
    8.1/10(89 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 3 - The Inspector's Niece
    7.7/10(87 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 4 - Brew It Yourself
    8.3/10(101 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 5 - Busman's Perks
    7.9/10(85 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 6 - The Snake
    7.3/10(81 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 7 - Mum's Last Fling
    7.8/10(88 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 8 - Radio Control
    7.4/10(83 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 9 - Foggy Night
    8.9/10(110 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 10 - The New Uniforms
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    #10 - The New Uniforms

    S3:E10

    Stan and Jack have been chosen as guinea pigs for the Company's tasteful new grey uniform. They are set against the idea until they realise it's just the job for pulling the ladies!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 11 - Going Steady
    8.2/10(81 votes)

    #11 - Going Steady

    S3:E11

    Stan has been seeing Blakey's niece, Sally. When Stan announces that he wants to marry her, Blakey insists that he and Sally meet Stan's family. So when Stan invites them round for dinner, all the family act posh, until Sally starts criticizing everything that Stan does and says.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 12 - The Squeeze
    8.2/10(78 votes)

    #12 - The Squeeze

    S3:E12

    Money is so tight in the Butler household, that they decide to sell various things to raise some cash, including Arthur's motorbike and side car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  13. On the Buses Season 3 Episode 13 - On the Make
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    #13 - On the Make

    S3:E13

    Edna the clippie has been thrown out of her home by her landlady. Feeling sorry for her, Stan persudes his family to take her in as a lodger. But his intentions are not entirely honourable as he hopes that it means that they might get closer. However he does not bargain on Edna bringing Coco her great dane!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"First Aid" is the best rated episode of "On the Buses" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 87 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Ronald Chesney, it aired on 1/2/1970. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Cistern".