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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 Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent, both of whom had previously written for The Two Ronnies, of whom Corbett was one half. The theme music was composed by Gaynor Colbourn and Hugh Wisdom, and arranged and conducted by Ronnie Hazelhurst. The outdoor scenes were filmed in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Sorry!" is "It's a Wonderful Life Basically", rated 7.8/10 from 17 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "It's a Wonderful Life Basically" aired on 6/21/1986 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Up, Up and Away?".

  • It's a Wonderful Life Basically
    7.8/10 17 votes

    #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?
    7.8/10 18 votes

    #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?
    7.6/10 15 votes

    #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
    7.5/10 18 votes

    #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

  • For Love or Mummy
    7.3/10 36 votes

    #5 - 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
    7.3/10 23 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Mothers and Brothers
    7.3/10 16 votes

    #7 - 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

  • The Godfather
    7.2/10 25 votes

    #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!
    7.2/10 22 votes

    #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
    7.1/10 21 votes

    #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
    7.1/10 19 votes

    #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
    7.1/10 16 votes

    #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
    7.1/10 14 votes

    #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?
    7.0/10 22 votes

    #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
    7.0/10 26 votes

    #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

  • You're Going Nowhere
    7.0/10 19 votes

    #16 - 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

  • Bells for Uncle Barstable
    7.0/10 14 votes

    #17 - 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

  • Amaze Your Friends!
    6.9/10 15 votes

    #18 - 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

  • Gone But Not Forgotten
    6.9/10 13 votes

    #19 - 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

  • Bachelor Seeks Anywhere
    6.8/10 22 votes

    #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
    6.8/10 20 votes

    #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

  • A Little Something Set Aside
    6.8/10 18 votes

    #22 - 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
    6.8/10 15 votes

    #23 - 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
    6.7/10 21 votes

    #24 - 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

  • My Huckleberry Friend
    6.7/10 17 votes

    #25 - 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