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The Best Episodes of On the Buses Season 5

Every episode of On the Buses Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of On the Buses Season 5!

The Best Episodes of On the Buses Season 5

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...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    On the Buses Season 5 Episode 1 - The Nursery
    5.7/10(75 votes)

    #1 - The Nursery

    S5:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 2 - Stan's Room
    7.5/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Stan's Room

    S5:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 3 - The Best Man
    7.1/10(77 votes)

    #3 - The Best Man

    S5:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets
    7.8/10(73 votes)

    #4 - The Inspector's Pets

    S5:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 5 - The Epidemic
    8.0/10(74 votes)

    #5 - The Epidemic

    S5:E5

    There's a flu epidemic at the depot and as Stan and Jack are getting extra overtime, they are determined to stay healthy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball
    7.2/10(74 votes)

    #6 - The Busmen's Ball

    S5:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 7 - Canteen Trouble
    8.3/10(79 votes)

    #7 - Canteen Trouble

    S5:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 8 - The New Nurse
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    #8 - The New Nurse

    S5:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 9 - Lost Property
    7.5/10(76 votes)

    #9 - Lost Property

    S5:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 10 - Stan's Uniform
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #10 - Stan's Uniform

    S5:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  11. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 11 - The Strain
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #11 - The Strain

    S5:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  12. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 12 - The New Telly
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    #12 - The New Telly

    S5:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ronald Chesney

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  13. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 13 - Vacancy for Inspector
    7.6/10(77 votes)

    #13 - Vacancy for Inspector

    S5:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 14 - A Thin Time
    7.8/10(79 votes)

    #14 - A Thin Time

    S5:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. On the Buses Season 5 Episode 15 - Boxing Day Social
    7.7/10(94 votes)

    #15 - Boxing Day Social

    S5:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Nursery" is the best rated episode of "On the Buses" season 5. It scored 5.7/10 based on 75 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/1971. This episode is rated 1.8 points higher than the second-best, "Stan's Room".