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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 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,...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Channel 4

Best Episodes Summary

"Stars in Their Eyes" is the best rated episode of "Phoenix Nights". It scored 8.8/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Peter Kay and written by N/A, it aired on 9/12/2002. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Disco Inferno".

  • Stars in Their Eyes
    8.8/10117 votes
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    #1 - Stars in Their Eyes

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/12/2002

    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.

    Director: Peter Kay

    Writer: N/A

  • Disco Inferno
    8.6/10143 votes
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    #2 - Disco Inferno

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2001

    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?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Family Fun Day
    8.6/10125 votes
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    #3 - Family Fun Day

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2002

    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?

    Director: Peter Kay

    Writer: Neil Fitzmaurice, Peter Kay

  • Talent Trek Finals
    8.5/10125 votes
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    #4 - Talent Trek Finals

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2001

    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?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quiz
    8.5/10114 votes
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    #5 - Quiz

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/29/2002

    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.

    Director: Peter Kay

    Writer: N/A

  • Singles Night
    8.4/10139 votes
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    #6 - Singles Night

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2001

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wild West Night
    8.3/10148 votes
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    #7 - Wild West Night

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2001

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Comedy Robot Wars
    8.3/10125 votes
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    #8 - Comedy Robot Wars

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2001

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Opening Night
    8.2/10168 votes
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    #9 - Opening Night

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2001

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brian Gets Everyone Back Together
    8.2/10118 votes
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    #10 - Brian Gets Everyone Back Together

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/8/2002

    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.

    Director: Peter Kay

    Writer: N/A

  • Crimetime
    8.1/10118 votes
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    #11 - Crimetime

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/22/2002

    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.

    Director: Peter Kay

    Writer: N/A

  • Ladies' Night
    8.1/10113 votes
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    #12 - Ladies' Night

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/5/2002

    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.

    Director: Peter Kay

    Writer: N/A