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The Best Episodes of Sykes

Every episode of Sykes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sykes!

Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"Burglary" is the best rated episode of "Sykes". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/14/1972. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Uncle".

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    #1 - Burglary

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/1972

    A series of burglaries misses the Sykes household and Mr Brown is the first to point out that they can have nothing worth stealing. Eric counters by saying he has a dog; but when he does buy one his troubles really begin.

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  • Uncle
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    #2 - Uncle

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/1972

    Eric is in his neighbour's black books, an embarassing affair at the golf club guest-night having affected his status. But when Eric reveals his uncle's identity Mr Brown attitude suddenly changes.

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    #3 - Walk

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/1972

    When Eric takes up walking he soon begins to think big. Mr Brown is not easily convinced of his abilities, so Eric decides to walk to Brighton.

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    #4 - Menace

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/1972

    Amanda, aged ten, arrives to stay for a weekend. Painfully recalling her sister's love of practical jokes Eric can't believe she's as innocent as she looks.

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    #5 - Boat

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/1972

    Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.

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    #6 - Stranger

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/1972

    Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.

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    #7 - Football

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/1972

    The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.

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    #8 - Job

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/1972

    Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.

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    #9 - Ankle

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/1972

    As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.

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    #10 - Mouse

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/1972

    Eric and Hattie are alarmed to find that they have a mouse in the house. Eric tries several ways of getting rid of it but none succeed and he has to call in the big guns.

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    #11 - Dream

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/23/1972

    After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.

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    #12 - Marriage

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/28/1972

    When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.

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    #13 - Cat

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/7/1972

    Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.

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    #14 - Journey

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/14/1972

    Eric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.

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    #15 - Lodger

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/21/1972

    Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.

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    #16 - Cafe

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/28/1972

    Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.

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    #17 - An Engagement

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/1973

    Eric nurses a hangover following an army reunion, but receives a surprise when a beautiful girl appears on his doorstep

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    #18 - Bus

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/17/1973

    Eric and Hattie fail to impress the depot manager when they try to run a bus like an airline in their attempt to revolutionise London Transport. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

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    #19 - Spy Ring

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/1973

    Eric and Hattie become suspicious of their vodka-swilling, well-off new neighbours. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques

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    #20 - Golf

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/1973

    Eric gets a surprise when Hattie joins him on the golf course, and ends up coaching the greats of the game

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    #21 - Rolls

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/1973

    Eric becomes a chauffeur for Lady Dorothy, but his driving skills are not up to scratch

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    #22 - Peeping Tom

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/1973

    Eric gets his head stuck between some railings. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques

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    #23 - Fancy Dress

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/1973

    Eric arrives at a fancy dress ball dressed as Julius Caesar

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    #24 - Window Smasher

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/1973

    Eric's neighbours suffer at the hands of a mystery window smasher who chooses to leave the Sykes residence intact

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    #25 - Gamble

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/5/1973

    Eric receives advice on how he might improve his fortune, but the arrival of a gangster causes trouble

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