8.7/1095 votes#1 - Men of Letters
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 2/21/1972
The local vicar asks the Steptoes if they will write an article for the parish magazine on the history of their profession. After arguing over who will write it, Harold gets the job, while Albert decides to get his own back with a crossword puzzle.
Director: John Howard Davies
Writer: N/A
8.4/1092 votes#2 - A Star is Born
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/1972
Harold is offered a role in a new play performed by the local amateur dramatic society. They are to hold a rehearsal at his house but are one actor short, so Albert is asked to take part.
Director: John Howard Davies
Writer: N/A
8.5/10100 votes#3 - Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/1972
When Albert's older brother dies, he and Harold go to the funeral and meet the other members of the family. After the burial, they come back to the house for the reading of the will, but the family are in for a big shock.
Director: John Howard Davies
Writer: N/A
8.3/1082 votes#4 - Live Now, P.A.Y.E. Later
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 3/13/1972
When Albert gets a letter from the tax people, he confesses to Harold that he has been claiming for his dead wife. The two of them start to plan what to do, when the tax inspector arrives.
Director: John Howard Davies
Writer: N/A
7.9/1084 votes#5 - Loathe Story
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/1972
Because Albert wins at most things that they do together, Harold tries to strangle him, while sleepwalking. After seeing a psychiatrist, he thinks he's cured, until he goes back home and finds out what Albert has been up to.
Director: John Howard Davies
Writer: N/A
9.1/10124 votes#6 - Divided We Stand
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 3/27/1972
Harold plans to redecorate the house, but he and Albert can't agree on anything. The only solution is a drastic one.
Director: David Croft
Writer: N/A
9.1/10135 votes#7 - The Desperate Hours
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 4/3/1972
Two convicts escape from prison and break into the Steptoes' house, holding them hostage.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Steptoe and Son Season 7
Every episode of Steptoe and Son Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Steptoe and Son Season 7!
Steptoe and Son is a British sitcom written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson about a father and son played by Wilfred Brambell and Harry...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Season 7 Ratings Summary
"Men of Letters" is the best rated episode of "Steptoe and Son" season 7. It scored 8.7/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by John Howard Davies and written by N/A, it aired on 2/21/1972. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Star is Born".