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The Worst Episodes of On the Up

Every episode of On the Up ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Ruth Makes An Effort" is the worst rated episode of "On the Up". It scored 6.2/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/13/1991. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Maggie Gives Notice".

  • Ruth Makes An Effort
    6.2/1017 votes
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    #1 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maggie Gives Notice
    6.3/1019 votes
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    #2 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Competition
    6.7/1016 votes
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    #3 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Date With Jane Webster
    6.7/1014 votes
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • After the Holiday
    6.9/1017 votes
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Parental Choice
    7.0/1012 votes
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    #6 - Parental Choice

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Temporary Secretary
    7.1/1014 votes
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    #7 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Walking Out
    7.2/1024 votes
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    #8 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Golf Tournament
    7.2/1014 votes
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    #9 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maggie's Dad
    7.3/1019 votes
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    #10 - Maggie's Dad

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/1990

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Barbados
    7.3/1020 votes
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    #11 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stephanie
    7.3/1014 votes
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    #12 - Stephanie

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Douglas
    7.4/1019 votes
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    #13 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Meeting Jane Webster
    7.4/1013 votes
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    #14 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fishing Trip
    7.4/1014 votes
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    #15 - The Fishing Trip

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mum
    7.6/1024 votes
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    #16 - Mum

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/1990

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Divorce
    7.8/1015 votes
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    #17 - Divorce

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/1992

    Ruth returns home believing divorce is the only option.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mr Burton
    7.9/1020 votes
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    #18 - Mr Burton

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/1990

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dawn
    7.9/1020 votes
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    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A