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The Best Episodes of Steptoe and Son Season 5

Every episode of Steptoe and Son Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Steptoe and Son Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - A Death In the Family
    8.0/10(74 votes)

    #1 - A Death In the Family

    S5:E1

    Hercules, the Steptoes' horse dies on the round and they have to replace him. Albert loses all interest in the business until the new horse falls ill. After Albert has checked him out, both he and Harold are in for a shock.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Steptoe and Son Season 5 Episode 2 - A Winter's Tale
    7.6/10(71 votes)

    #2 - A Winter's Tale

    S5:E2

    Harold has booked a skiing holiday and he is planning to go on his own... until disaster strikes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Steptoe and Son Season 5 Episode 3 - Any Old Iron?
    8.3/10(89 votes)

    #3 - Any Old Iron?

    S5:E3

    When a customer calls into the yard, Albert suspects that he is gay. Harold doesn't believe him, until the customer asks him out on a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Steptoe and Son Season 5 Episode 4 - Steptoe and Son - and Son!
    7.6/10(72 votes)

    #4 - Steptoe and Son - and Son!

    S5:E4

    When a girl, 8 months pregnant turns up, Harold thinks that he is the father and they agree to get married, much to Albert's disgust. Then the real father shows up and Harold is left out in the cold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Steptoe and Son Season 5 Episode 5 - The Colour Problem
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #5 - The Colour Problem

    S5:E5

    Harold wants to buy a new sports car, but Albert wants to spend the money on a brand new colour TV.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Steptoe and Son Season 5 Episode 6 - T.B. or not T.B.?
    7.7/10(65 votes)

    #6 - T.B. or not T.B.?

    S5:E6

    Harold persuades Albert to have an X Ray for T.B. but the hospital get the results mixed up, and Harold has to be retested.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Steptoe and Son Season 5 Episode 7 - Men of Property
    7.5/10(63 votes)

    #7 - Men of Property

    S5:E7

    When Harold learns that the freehold of their house is about to run out, they go to the bank for a loan. But unknown to Harold, Albert has other plans for the money.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A Death In the Family" is the best rated episode of "Steptoe and Son" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 74 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/6/1970. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "A Winter's Tale".