- 7.9/1020 votesLoading...
#1 - Mr Burton
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/1990
Tony takes a marquee at the County Show to promote his business.
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- 7.9/1020 votesLoading...
#2 - Dawn
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/1990
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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- 7.8/1015 votesLoading...
#3 - Divorce
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/1992
Ruth returns home believing divorce is the only option.
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- 7.6/1024 votesLoading...
#4 - Mum
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/1990
Tony's mother is hospitalized with appendicitis; Ruth returns home.
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- 7.4/1019 votesLoading...
#5 - Douglas
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/1990
Mrs. Wembley gives her good friend Sir Douglas another cooking lesson; Tony and Maggie spend time alone.
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- 7.4/1013 votesLoading...
#6 - Meeting Jane Webster
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/1991
Tony's marriage hits another rough patch; Mrs. Wembley sets up a date for Sam and Maggie.
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- 7.4/1014 votesLoading...
#7 - The Fishing Trip
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/1992
Tony and Dawn go fishing, which does not please Ruth.
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- 7.3/1019 votesLoading...
#8 - Maggie's Dad
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/1990
Tony throws a birthday party for his mother; Maggie's father visits
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- 7.3/1020 votesLoading...
#9 - Barbados
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/1990
Tony asks Sam to accompany him to Barbados when Ruth goes to Spain with another man.
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- 7.3/1014 votesLoading...
#10 - Stephanie
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/1992
Tony's new woman is a hit with everyone except Ruth.
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- 7.2/1024 votesLoading...
#11 - Walking Out
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/1990
Tony turns to his chauffeur, secretary and housekeeper for support when his wife walks out.
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- 7.2/1014 votesLoading...
#12 - The Golf Tournament
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/1992
The Carpenter household cannot get straight whether they will have a fancy dress party.
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- 7.1/1014 votesLoading...
#13 - Temporary Secretary
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/1992
Dawn arrives for her new job; three of Tony's drivers go home sick; Tony picks up Jane.
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- 7.0/1012 votesLoading...
#14 - Parental Choice
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/1992
Tony, Mrs. Wembley and Sam act out 'Sunset Boulevard'; Mrs. Wembley auditions gardeners.
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- 6.9/1017 votesLoading...
#15 - After the Holiday
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/1991
Tony and the gang return from Barbados to find a little surprise awaiting them.
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- 6.7/1016 votesLoading...
#16 - Competition
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/1991
Tony finds out another firm is undercutting his prices and decides to plant a mole in the opposition's camp.
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- 6.7/1014 votesLoading...
#17 - A Date With Jane Webster
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/1991
Tony makes another date with Jane Webster, against Sam's advice; Maggie and Sam go to a football game.
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- 6.3/1019 votesLoading...
#18 - Maggie Gives Notice
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/1991
Tony's happy to have his whole family home together; Maggie gives her notice.
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- 6.2/1017 votesLoading...
#19 - Ruth Makes An Effort
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/1991
Ruth and Tony reconcile; Tony's secretary, Maggie, has trouble being civil to Ruth.
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The Best Episodes of On the Up
Every episode of On the Up ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Best Episodes Summary
"Mr Burton" is the best rated episode of "On the Up". It scored 7.9/10 based on 20 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".