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The Best Episodes of Phoenix Nights

Every episode of Phoenix Nights ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Phoenix Nights!

The Best Episodes of Phoenix Nights

The owner of The Phoenix Club is the wheelchair-bound Brian Potter, who has presided over two clubs in the past: the first (The Aquarius) flooded,...
  1. 8.8/10(123 votes)

    #1 - Stars in Their Eyes

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    The Phoenix has risen and the punters are back. Brian isn't surprised when the brewery decides to come and celebrate his victory and throws a gala Stars in Their Eyes show.

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    Director:Peter Kay
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.7/10(128 votes)

    #2 - Family Fun Day

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    Brian is in dire need of cash for his refurbishment so he decides to hold a family fun day in the club car park. They've got fairground rides and face-painting - what could possibly go wrong?

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  3. 8.6/10(149 votes)

    #3 - Disco Inferno

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    Will fire and safety officer Keith Lard succeed in closing the Phoenix Club, or will Brian Potter keep it open in time for the sell-out psychic that is Clinton Baptiste?

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  4. 8.5/10(129 votes)

    #4 - Talent Trek Finals

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    Things are finally looking up for Brian Potter in this final episode when the Talent Trek grand final comes to the Phoenix Club. But at what cost to Jerry St Claire?

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  5. 8.5/10(118 votes)

    #5 - Quiz

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    Everyone except Brian seems to know Wednesday is 'Jerry's Free and Easy Night'. So Jerry is furious when he finds Brian's organised a quiz night with a year's supply of lager up for grabs.

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    Director:Peter Kay
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.4/10(143 votes)

    #6 - Singles Night

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    It's Single's Night at the Phoenix! Brian runs over a lady's foot with his wheelchair which leads to sparks flying between the two.

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  8. 8.4/10(130 votes)

    #7 - Comedy Robot Wars

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    The Phoenix club has hit rock bottom. Can a new alternative comedy night and Robot Wars save the day? Probably not...

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  9. 8.3/10(156 votes)

    #8 - Wild West Night

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    A drunken horse, a dead pensioner - and that's before they've had the wild west night. It's business as usual at the Phoenix Club.

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  10. 8.2/10(176 votes)

    #9 - Opening Night

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    The Phoenix Club is re-opening tonight with the help of Roy “It's The Way I Tell 'Em” Walker and Brian and the crew have to make sure everything runs smoothly which isn't helped by a Nazi bandit, singing builders, short circuit a racist folk band and Max and Paddy. Opening Night is sure to be great.

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  11. 8.2/10(122 votes)

    #10 - Brian Gets Everyone Back Together

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    The club has burnt down (rival Den Perry did it) and Brian has been barred from holding a licence due to safety shortcuts and insurance fiddles. But, inspired by old mate Hoss Cartwright who runs Blackpool's La Ponderosa, Brian has plans for a revival. He needs the help of his former employees, especially Jerry St Clair, who has been reduced to the role of singing salesman at Asda.

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    Director:Peter Kay
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.2/10(121 votes)

    #11 - Crimetime

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    To get publicity, Brian arranges for the Phoenix Club to be featured on TV show Crimetime (presented by Stuart Maconie), recreating the night of the blaze. It turns into a blatant plug for the club – and features Jerry's performance of Reach For The Stars. Meanwhile, the Chinese cooks are stir frying everything and the seedy Spencer (Daniel Kitson) is hired as a barman.

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    Director:Peter Kay
    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.2/10(120 votes)

    #12 - Ladies' Night

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    It's Ladies' Night, Brian's stocked up on Bacardi and Paddy can't wait for the bored housewives to arrive. Max has his eye on a different chassis but he knows she's out of his league.

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    Director:Peter Kay
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Best Episodes Summary

"Stars in Their Eyes" is the best rated episode of "Phoenix Nights". It scored 8.8/10 based on 123 votes. Directed by Peter Kay and written by N/A, it aired on 9/12/2002. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Family Fun Day".