5.6/1067 votes#1 - The Nursery
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1971
The management at the depot has decided to open a staff nursery to enable the clippies to return to work. Stan and Arthur both agree that it would be a good idea if Olive took a job as a part time nurse's assistant. However an accident involving Olive's glasses leaves Stan and Jack holding the baby!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1068 votes#2 - Stan's Room
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/1971
Fed up with being unable to take his girlfriends home, Stan decides to rent a room at Blakey's. However Blakey makes it clear that he will not tolerate Stan's girlfriends either! Not to be put off, Stan devises a way to bring his girlfriend, Doreen, home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/1070 votes#3 - The Best Man
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/1971
Stan has been asked to be best man for Bill's wedding to Blakey's niece. However after a boozy stag night, the Butler's have the problem of getting Bill to the altar despite him being the worst for wear!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1066 votes#4 - The Inspector's Pets
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/1971
To prevent being found out after an accident, Stan offers to look after Blakey's pet goldfish and pedigree dog so that Blakey can take his mother for a weekend in Brighton and the bus can be fixed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1067 votes#5 - The Epidemic
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/1971
There's a flu epidemic at the depot and as Stan and Jack are getting extra overtime, they are determined to stay healthy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1067 votes#6 - The Busmen's Ball
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/1971
It's time for the annual Busman's Ball. Stan and Jack persuade the management to book a stripper instead of the usual magician for the caberet, while Olive is busy altering her posh frock for the night.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1071 votes#7 - Canteen Trouble
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/1971
Suzy the canteen girl is charging the busmen reduced rates for larger portions while still charging full price for Blakey. When Blakey discovers that Suzy is also giving Stan food from the canteen to take home, Blakey sacks her and installs Gladys, a former prison wardress, who he hopes won't be corrupted by Stan and Jack.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1068 votes#8 - The New Nurse
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/1971
The depot's snobby new nurse is looking for lodgings in town and the Butlers are too willing to oblige. However Arthur, impressed by her posh voice, good manners and taste in interlectual films is taking more than a shine to her.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1069 votes#9 - Lost Property
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/1971
Due to the amount of lost property going missing, Blakey insists on a form being filled out for piece of lost property. Stan and Jack decide to play a few tricks on Blakey and get their own back.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1064 votes#10 - Stan's Uniform
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/1971
When Stan accidentally damages his uniform, he puts in a request for a new one. When he shows the new uniform to his family, it comes into contact with Arthur's newly painted chair. Stan and Jack then have to get the uniform cleaned before anyone notices the paint.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ronald Chesney
7.7/1065 votes#11 - The Strain
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 11/28/1971
Stan strains his back while trying to impress Doreen the clippie. Forced to wear a corset he finds it difficult to do his job. And can he still go on a date with Doreen?
Director: N/A
Writer: Ronald Chesney
8.2/1068 votes#12 - The New Telly
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 12/5/1971
When the staff have their Christmas Club payout from Blakey, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old black and white tv.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ronald Chesney
7.6/1070 votes#13 - Vacancy for Inspector
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/12/1971
A vacancy for a new inspector crops up at the depot. Blakey recommends Jack for the post. Stan is horrified at the thought until Jack tells him that he can mark him down for overtime and put Christine the clippie on his bus if he was an inspector. However it is not long before Jack is on Blakey's side, informing him of Stan's tricks and dodges!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1071 votes#14 - A Thin Time
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 12/19/1971
After taking a shine to a clippie who likes men with 'a full head of hair', Arthur decides to splash out on a wig. The problem is that the family is skint and cannot afford such things. Arthur then has the dilemma of keeping the wig a secret from the family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1084 votes#15 - Boxing Day Social
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 12/26/1971
At the Boxing Day Social there is growing tension between Arthur's mother and the Butlers, while Jack gets very chummy with Arthur's sister.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of On the Buses Season 5
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"The Nursery" is the best rated episode of "On the Buses" season 5. It scored 5.6/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/19/1971. This episode is rated 1.9 points higher than the second-best, "Stan's Room".