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The Best Episodes of Steptoe and Son Season 1

Every episode of Steptoe and Son Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Steptoe and Son Season 1!

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A father and son who work as rag-and-bone men live together in Shepherd's Bush, London. While Albert is content with their way of life, Harold aspires to better himself and build a life of his

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Steptoe and Son Season 1 Episode 1 - The Offer
    7.5/10(111 votes)

    #1 - The Offer

    S1:E1

    The very first episode of what was to become an all time classic comedy series. In this episode that introduces the characters Harold is very unhappy working as a rag and bone man, and wants to leave for a better job. Albert, his father, seeing his workforce about to leave, conspires to get him to stay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Steptoe and Son Season 1 Episode 2 - The Bird
    7.9/10(97 votes)

    #2 - The Bird

    S1:E2

    Harold is going out every night, so Albert suspects that he must being seeing a girl. Determined to put a stop to the romance, he gets Harold to invite the girl back to the house for dinner. Meanwhile, Albert puts the clocks forward so when she fails to show up at the right time, Harold thinks she has stood him up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Steptoe and Son Season 1 Episode 3 - The Piano
    7.9/10(87 votes)

    #3 - The Piano

    S1:E3

    Harold is offered a piano, providing he moves it himself. He gets Albert to help, only to find out that it is on the top floor of a block of flats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Steptoe and Son Season 1 Episode 4 - The Economist
    7.2/10(78 votes)

    #4 - The Economist

    S1:E4

    Harold tries to teach Albert about the economics of running a business. He then ends up buying 400 sets of false teeth hoping to make a killing. When they don't sell, he takes their last £10.00 and tries again, this time bringing home 400 World War 2 gas masks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Steptoe and Son Season 1 Episode 5 - The Diploma
    7.2/10(81 votes)

    #5 - The Diploma

    S1:E5

    Harold decides to get out of the rag and bone trade and get a diploma in TV repair, only for Albert to prove that he knows more about it than him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Steptoe and Son Season 1 Episode 6 - The Holiday
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    #6 - The Holiday

    S1:E6

    Harold has holiday plans, and they don't involve Albert or the annual trip to Bognor Regis; Albert attempts to change his son's mind by using emotional blackmail.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Offer" is the best rated episode of "Steptoe and Son" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/1962. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Bird".