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The Best Episodes of Sorry!

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

Sorry! is a British sitcom that aired on BBC1 from 1981 to 1982 and from 1985 to 1988. Starring Ronnie Corbett, it was written by...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"It's a Wonderful Life Basically" is the best rated episode of "Sorry!". It scored 7.8/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/21/1986. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Up, Up and Away?".

  • It's a Wonderful Life Basically
    7.8/1018 votes
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    #1 - It's a Wonderful Life Basically

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 6/21/1986

    Just when everything seems to be going wrong, a wish comes true for Tim.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Up, Up and Away?
    7.8/1019 votes
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    #2 - Up, Up and Away?

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/1988

    Even though Timothy stands on the verge of freedom, Mother is determined to make one last effort to clip his wings.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do You Take This Man - and His Mother?
    7.5/1016 votes
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    #3 - Do You Take This Man - and His Mother?

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/1987

    The smallest detail has been taken care of to ensure that Tim's wedding runs smoothly, so what could possibly go wrong?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Rabbit and the Pussycat
    7.4/1019 votes
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    #4 - The Rabbit and the Pussycat

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/1982

    Timothy becomes involved in a treasure hunt for a golden rabbit, which lies buried somewhere in the locality.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mothers and Brothers
    7.4/1017 votes
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    #5 - Mothers and Brothers

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/1988

    Tim's sister Muriel persuades him that the only way to escape Mother's clutches is to buy his own home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • For Love or Mummy
    7.3/1036 votes
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    #6 - For Love or Mummy

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/12/1981

    Timothy attempts to woo the pretty Annette, but mother is never far away.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bottom of the Class
    7.3/1024 votes
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    #7 - Bottom of the Class

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/1982

    Timothy is promoted from prompter to the role of Bottom in the amateur dramatic society's production of ""A Midsummer Night's Dream.""

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Godfather
    7.2/1025 votes
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    #8 - The Godfather

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/1981

    Timothy's godson is being bullied at school, and Timothy is sent along to deal with the matter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cromer or Bust!
    7.2/1022 votes
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    #9 - Cromer or Bust!

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/1982

    When Timothy's parents go on a second honeymoon, he plans to hold a party—with the intention of seducing Veronica Straddles.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Great Expectations
    7.1/1021 votes
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    #10 - Great Expectations

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/1982

    Rich Aunt Esme is more than a match for Mother's social aspirations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Could Do Better
    7.1/1019 votes
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    #11 - Could Do Better

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/1982

    Timothy's friend Frank is getting married, and Tim has his eye on the bridesmaid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One of Our Naughty Bits is Missing
    7.1/1017 votes
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    #12 - One of Our Naughty Bits is Missing

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/12/1985

    Timothy attempts to supply an adult book to the men's ward at the local hospital.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Flying Lessions
    7.1/1015 votes
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    #13 - Flying Lessions

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/1988

    Timothy gets as far as making a date with his dream girl, but Mother finds a way to blackmail him into standing her up.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Does Your Mother Know You're Out?
    7.0/1022 votes
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    #14 - Does Your Mother Know You're Out?

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/1981

    Timothy's plan to see ""Gone with the Wind"" at the local cinema soon becomes a tactical operation when his own incompetence and his interfering mother conspire against him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sons and Lovers
    7.0/1026 votes
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    #15 - Sons and Lovers

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/1982

    Timothy's handsome cousin Brinsley comes to stay—and supplants Timothy in Mother's affections.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bells for Uncle Barstable
    7.0/1015 votes
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    #16 - Bells for Uncle Barstable

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 5/24/1986

    Could church bells be ringing for Tim and his piano teacher, Miss Clanger?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gone But Not Forgotten
    7.0/1014 votes
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    #17 - Gone But Not Forgotten

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/1987

    Timothy finds that, even though Mother may be out of sight, her influence on his life is as strong as ever.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You're Going Nowhere
    6.9/1020 votes
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    #18 - You're Going Nowhere

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/1982

    Mother attempts to spoil Timothy's plans to go to the Gobi Desert.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amaze Your Friends!
    6.9/1016 votes
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    #19 - Amaze Your Friends!

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/1987

    Timothy's girlfriend sees him in a new light after he attends an assertiveness course.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bachelor Seeks Anywhere
    6.8/1022 votes
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    #20 - Bachelor Seeks Anywhere

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/1981

    Timothy decides it is time to leave home, but Mother is mortified when he is set to move in with two attractive girls.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Next Best Man
    6.8/1020 votes
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    #21 - The Next Best Man

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/1982

    Timothy acts as a marriage counsellor to his parents, and a marital aide to his friends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Huckleberry Friend
    6.8/1018 votes
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    #22 - My Huckleberry Friend

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/28/1985

    Timothy tries to help a young runaway, believing her fate lies in his hands.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Little Something Set Aside
    6.8/1019 votes
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    #23 - A Little Something Set Aside

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/26/1985

    In the middle of a domestic economy drive, Mother discovers a modest sum in Timothy's savings account.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Primal Scene, So to Speak
    6.8/1016 votes
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    #24 - The Primal Scene, So to Speak

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/1986

    Timothy accidentally witnesses an extra-marital affair involving a local businessman, who offers him a large sum of money and a book contract in return for his discretion.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spellbound
    6.7/1022 votes
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    #25 - Spellbound

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/1982

    The mobile library breaks down on a remote country road near a prison, so Timothy sets off to find help—and meets three mysterious women in a barn.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A