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The Best Episodes of Rising Damp Season 1

Every episode of Rising Damp Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rising Damp Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Rising Damp Season 1

Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.

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  1. 8.2/10(107 votes)

    #1 - A Night Out

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    S1:E3

    Rigsby, Alan, Philip and Ruth go out to an upmarket restaurant (which has a strict dress code) for Ruth's birthday. Rigsby borrows his new lodger Spooner's suit, without his permission.

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  2. 8.1/10(106 votes)

    #2 - Black Magic

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    S1:E2

    Rigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.

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  3. 8.1/10(100 votes)

    #3 - All Our Yesterdays

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    S1:E5

    Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.

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  4. 8.0/10(102 votes)

    #4 - Charisma

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    S1:E4

    Alan wears an earring to attract the opposite sex, which Rigsby disapproves of. Alan sneaks Maureen into his room; Rigsby hears her and ejects her.

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  5. 7.9/10(103 votes)

    #5 - The Prowler

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    S1:E6

    Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.

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  6. 7.6/10(112 votes)

    #6 - The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)

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    S1:E1

    Stingy, pretentious landlord Rigsby is looking for another lodger. One of his current lodgers, Miss Jones, is keen for her acquaintance, Philip, to move in because she is attracted to him.

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    #7 - Stand Up and Be Counted

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    S1:E7

    Rigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Night Out" is the best rated episode of "Rising Damp" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 107 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/20/1974. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Black Magic".