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The Best Episodes of One Foot in the Grave Season 4

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One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret. The programmes invariably deal with Meldrew's battle against the problems

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    One Foot in the Grave Season 4 Episode 1 - The Pit and the Pendulum
    8.3/10(186 votes)

    #1 - The Pit and the Pendulum

    S4:E1

    Victor is employing a workman in the garden, although he never seems to do any work. On the other side of the fence, Patrick has acquired a pet daschund called Denzil.

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  2. One Foot in the Grave Season 4 Episode 2 - Descent into the Maelstrom
    8.1/10(160 votes)

    #2 - Descent into the Maelstrom

    S4:E2

    Margaret falls ills to nervous exhaustion that has been building up over the last 34 years. She has little chance for peace and quiet in which to recuperate, especially with Victor's problems with gorilla suits and the waste disposal system. She is however cheered by a visit from an old friend.

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  3. One Foot in the Grave Season 4 Episode 3 - Hearts of Darkness
    9.0/10(266 votes)

    #3 - Hearts of Darkness

    S4:E3

    During a trip to the countryside with Mrs Warboys and Mr Swainey, the Meldrews manage to get lost. Victor leaves the others to try to find help.

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  4. One Foot in the Grave Season 4 Episode 4 - Warm Champagne
    8.3/10(171 votes)

    #4 - Warm Champagne

    S4:E4

    Victor returns from holiday with sunburnt feet. His mood doesn't improve, thanks to rows with the neighbours and the addition of a streetlamp to his bedroom furniture. This gives Margaret a dilemma when she is contacted by Ben, a pleasant man who she met on holiday.

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  5. One Foot in the Grave Season 4 Episode 5 - The Trial
    8.0/10(194 votes)

    #5 - The Trial

    S4:E5

    Victor has been selected for jury service. He hasn't been required in court yet, but he is on call so he is stuck in the house all day and must somehow beat his boredom.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. One Foot in the Grave Season 4 Episode 6 - Secret of the Seven Sorcerers
    8.3/10(164 votes)

    #6 - Secret of the Seven Sorcerers

    S4:E6

    Victor is preparing for a meeting of his magician's club. He now has a job as a lollipop man, but is being bothered by hoax calls from the fire brigade. Patrick and Pippa are due to visit the Meldrews' for a reconciliation meal, but Patrick isn't looking forward to the experience.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Pit and the Pendulum" is the best rated episode of "One Foot in the Grave" season 4. It scored 8.3/10 based on 186 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/31/1993. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Descent into the Maelstrom".