5.9/1016 votesLoading...#1 - Picket Line
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/1978
Eric tries to strike a blow for the common people - but his chants against inflation take a downward turn. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.1/1017 votesLoading...#2 - Squatters
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 12/23/1976
The siblings discover a tramp has moved in when they leave the front door ajar and must find a way to get rid of him. Comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.2/1015 votesLoading...#3 - Football Match
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 1/18/1978
Eric works out a plan to get the day off work to watch a football match.
Director: N/A
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6.3/1018 votesLoading...#4 - A Bandage
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/1973
Hattie practises first aid skills on her brother, leaving him bandaged up to the hilt - and unable to get to the shops to make the final payment on his motorcycle. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.4/1016 votesLoading...#5 - The Drop Out
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/1979
Eric and Hattie put a close friend's nephew up for a few days - but when they arrive home, all they find is a guitar, a syringe and a pair of eyes staring up from the cellar
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/1016 votesLoading...#6 - Two Birthdays
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/1974
Hattie takes driving lessons when Eric buys a second-hand car for her birthday. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/1018 votesLoading...#7 - Log Cabin
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/1974
The siblings decide to get away from it all for the weekend, but their hopes of a riverside retreat are dashed when they find they are not the only ones with a booking. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/1018 votesLoading...#8 - End of the World
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/1/1978
The siblings and neighbours congregate on Shepherd's Hill to wait for the end of the world - but as night falls, everyone makes the most of the moment. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/1019 votesLoading...#9 - The Insurance Money
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/1979
Eric and Hattie make good use of an insurance payment when they go on a camping holiday. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1022 votesLoading...#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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1018 votesLoading...#11 - 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
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1012 votesLoading...#12 - Fanny-By-Gaslight
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/1979
A neglected Eric plans to prove to Hattie she is heading for a breakdown because of all the social work she is doing. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1017 votesLoading...#13 - The Band
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/1974
The siblings take on a new lodger, but the police are forced to intervene when his musical enthusiasm proves to be a headache for the neighbourhood. Bernard Bresslaw guest stars
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1019 votesLoading...#14 - The Fog
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/1974
A stranger arrives at the Sykes' house, and when it turns out that he and Eric have met before, a trip down memory lane ensues
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1013 votesLoading...#15 - Flashback
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/1976
Eric regales his neighbour with tall stories about his recent holiday in Scotland, although the truth turns out to be rather different. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1016 votesLoading...#16 - Bath
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/30/1976
Eric uses his neighbour's bathroom while his is being decorated, but when he gets his toe stuck in the bath tap his fate is in the hands of the emergency services. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1025 votesLoading...#17 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1022 votesLoading...#18 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1016 votesLoading...#19 - Decorating
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 1/25/1978
The siblings argue about doing the decorating with Hattie wishing to hire a professional but Eric wanting to have a go himself - with disastrous consequences. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1012 votesLoading...#20 - The Stay-At-Home Holiday
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/1979
The siblings are about to leave on holiday, so Hattie discloses the events of their previous vacation abroad. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1015 votesLoading...#21 - Bad Medicine
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/1979
Eric and Hattie suffer a bout of suspected food poisoning and the doctor prescribes some tablets which produce strange side effects
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1020 votesLoading...#22 - The BBC Honours Sykes
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/1979
Eric and Hattie have to attend a presentation ceremony at the BBC, but as usual chaos ensues. Last ever episode of the comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1020 votesLoading...#23 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1024 votesLoading...#24 - 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
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1019 votesLoading...#25 - 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
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of Sykes
Every episode of Sykes ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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
Worst Episodes Summary
"Picket Line" is the worst rated episode of "Sykes". It scored 5.9/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/11/1978. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Squatters".