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The Best Episodes of On the Up

On the Up is a British sitcom written by Bob Larbey about a self-made millionaire and his staff of domestic helpers who he treats like...

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  1. 8.0/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Mr Burton

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    S1:E3

    Tony takes a marquee at the County Show to promote his business.

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  2. 8.0/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Dawn

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    S1:E4

    Ruth returns and accuses Tony of sleeping with Dawn; Tony takes Sam, Maggie and Mrs. Wembley to Stephanie's Open Day at school.

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  3. 7.7/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Mum

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    Tony's mother is hospitalized with appendicitis; Ruth returns home.

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  4. 7.6/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Meeting Jane Webster

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    Tony's marriage hits another rough patch; Mrs. Wembley sets up a date for Sam and Maggie.

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  5. 7.5/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Douglas

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    S1:E6

    Mrs. Wembley gives her good friend Sir Douglas another cooking lesson; Tony and Maggie spend time alone.

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  6. 7.5/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Barbados

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    Tony asks Sam to accompany him to Barbados when Ruth goes to Spain with another man.

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  8. 7.4/10(15 votes)

    #7 - A Date With Jane Webster

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    Tony makes another date with Jane Webster, against Sam's advice; Maggie and Sam go to a football game.

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  9. 7.3/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Walking Out

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    Tony turns to his chauffeur, secretary and housekeeper for support when his wife walks out.

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  10. 7.2/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Maggie's Dad

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    Tony throws a birthday party for his mother; Maggie's father visits

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  11. 7.1/10(18 votes)

    #10 - After the Holiday

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    Tony and the gang return from Barbados to find a little surprise awaiting them.

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  12. 6.9/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Competition

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    Tony finds out another firm is undercutting his prices and decides to plant a mole in the opposition's camp.

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  13. 6.5/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Maggie Gives Notice

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    Tony's happy to have his whole family home together; Maggie gives her notice.

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  14. 6.4/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Ruth Makes An Effort

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    Ruth and Tony reconcile; Tony's secretary, Maggie, has trouble being civil to Ruth.

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    #14 - The Golf Tournament

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    S3:E1

    The Carpenter household cannot get straight whether they will have a fancy dress party.

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    #15 - The Fishing Trip

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    Tony and Dawn go fishing, which does not please Ruth.

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    #16 - Temporary Secretary

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    Dawn arrives for her new job; three of Tony's drivers go home sick; Tony picks up Jane.

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    #17 - Parental Choice

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    Tony, Mrs. Wembley and Sam act out 'Sunset Boulevard'; Mrs. Wembley auditions gardeners.

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    #18 - Stephanie

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    Tony's new woman is a hit with everyone except Ruth.

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    #19 - Divorce

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    Ruth returns home believing divorce is the only option.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mr Burton" is the best rated episode of "On the Up". It scored 8/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/18/1990. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dawn".