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Every episode of Sorry! ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Sorry!" is "It Never Rained in Those Days", rated 6.2/10 from 20 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "It Never Rained in Those Days" aired on 11/25/1982 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Confessions of a Jobbing Gardener".

  • It Never Rained in Those Days
    6.2/10 20 votes

    #1 - It Never Rained in Those Days

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/25/1982

    Mother's birthday has come round again, and the family must pay suitable homage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Confessions of a Jobbing Gardener
    6.2/10 18 votes

    #2 - Confessions of a Jobbing Gardener

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 5/19/1985

    Mother is worried that Father may be getting up to no good with local widow Violet Cathcart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Family and Other Monsters
    6.4/10 16 votes

    #3 - My Family and Other Monsters

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/1986

    Tim gets involved with Fenella, who lives on a narrow boat and runs a children's theatre. Will he become one of her puppets?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Chief Inspector Calls
    6.4/10 16 votes

    #4 - A Chief Inspector Calls

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/1987

    Timothy has his hands full with an escaped convict, a female mud wrestler, and a French maid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dream Time
    6.4/10 12 votes

    #5 - Dream Time

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/1987

    Can Timothy turn his dream into reality before his mother turns it into a nightmare?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Fool and His Money
    6.4/10 16 votes

    #6 - A Fool and His Money

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/1988

    A gullible Timothy is in danger of being tricked when he meets an old friend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Sleep
    6.5/10 20 votes

    #7 - The Big Sleep

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/1982

    An incident on the tennis court leads to a trip to the hospital for Timothy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Move Over, Mrs. Lumsden
    6.5/10 18 votes

    #8 - Move Over, Mrs. Lumsden

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 5/5/1985

    Mother's ambition to become secretary of the Ladies' Luncheon Club creates havoc for the rest of the family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ian Davidson

  • Collapse of a Small Party
    6.5/10 16 votes

    #9 - Collapse of a Small Party

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 6/2/1985

    Timothy decides to throw a party when his parents go to the Chartered Accountants' Ball.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Natural Wastage
    6.5/10 15 votes

    #10 - Natural Wastage

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/1986

    Shy, retiring Tim sets out to prove he's still as lively as a kitten.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Foxes
    6.5/10 13 votes

    #11 - Little Foxes

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/1987

    As his wedding day approaches, Tim discovers that marriage may not necessarily mean happy ever after.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Every Day in Every Way
    6.5/10 13 votes

    #12 - Every Day in Every Way

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/1988

    When Timothy is given a lucky charm, he soon realises that its powers in shaping his destiny are nothing compared to Mother's.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Buttons
    6.6/10 26 votes

    #13 - Buttons

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/1981

    Timothy finds himself in trouble when the insanely jealous ""Tiny"" Heseltine expresses an interest in Vanessa.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Curse of the Mummy
    6.6/10 21 votes

    #14 - Curse of the Mummy

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/1981

    With the help of his sister Muriel, Timothy makes a determined effort to leave home, but on the morning of their escape a surprise awaits them at the railway station.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Perchance to Dream
    6.6/10 20 votes

    #15 - Perchance to Dream

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/29/1982

    The prospect of a promotion at work heralds a bout of sleepwalking and recurring nightmares for Timothy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Winter's Tales
    6.6/10 13 votes

    #16 - Winter's Tales

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/1988

    Timothy makes the mistake of showing Mother around his new home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spellbound
    6.7/10 21 votes

    #17 - 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

    #18 - 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

  • Every Clown Wants to Play Hamlet
    6.7/10 15 votes

    #19 - Every Clown Wants to Play Hamlet

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/17/1986

    Timothy is the prompter for the local amateur dramatic society's production of ""Hamlet,"" as well as having his eye on the actress playing Ophelia.

    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

  • Amaze Your Friends!
    6.9/10 15 votes

    #24 - 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

    #25 - 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