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The Best Episodes of The Beachcombers

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The Beachcombers is a Canadian comedy-drama television series that ran from October 1, 1972 to December 12, 1990 and is the longest-running dramatic series ever made for English-language Canadian television. In all, 387 episodes were

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Beachcombers Season 14 Episode 6 - Halibut Stu
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Halibut Stu

    S14:E6

    Valdy plays an eccentric inventor/musician named Halibut Stu who is on a mission to foil the Russian whaling fleet. Stu is pursed, however, by two unco-ordinated men in dark suits who have other plans for him. Nick and John wind up running interference for their old friend while Relic, as usual, has devised a way to make a profit on the situation. A warm comedy-adventure spiced with some vintage Valdy. Guests: Bob Metcalfe as Short Suit; Ryan Stiles as Tall Suit; Valdy as Halibut Stu

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Beachcombers Season 15 Episode 2 - Twice the Pleasure
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Twice the Pleasure

    S15:E2

    When Constable John finds twin baby girls in a basket in the back of his police cruiser, he enlists Nick and Jesse's help to find the mother. But also looking for the young woman is her troubled husband.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Beachcombers Season 17 Episode 1 - The Corporal and the Doctor
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Corporal and the Doctor

    S17:E1

    John is temporarily blinded as a result of a pursuit of thieves suspected of participating in the hijacking of an eighteen wheeler. During his recovery, John finds himself falling in love with a nurse named Julie.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Beachcombers Season 16 Episode 1 - Hooray for Mollywood
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Hooray for Mollywood

    S16:E1

    Everyone in town is enthralled with Molly's latest novel, which is a fictional account of life in Gibsons. They are so enthralled that they lose track of their regular day to day duties. Each is most excited by the larger than life depiction of the character who is based on him or herself. Their excitement grows when Hollywood director Mr. Palooka and his assistant Whitney come into town, they who are making a movie of the book and who seem to want to use the local person upon who the character is based to portray that character. As such, each person tries to act the way they see their self portrayed in the book. So they all happily sign the contract that Palooka places in front of them, all except Nick, who sees that the contract is not all it seems on the surface. When Nick convinces them all that they have basically signed their life away to Palooka, they have to come up with a way to regain their life back from him. They get some unexpected support in the matter.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Beachcombers Season 14 Episode 4 - Save the Persephone
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Save the Persephone

    S14:E4

    When an insistent bank official arrives to seize the Persephone because of an outstanding loan payment, a desperate Nick, accompanied by Pat O'Gorman takes off in the boat to buy some time. Relic and the banker take up the chase, aided by a relctant Con. John, with the dangeros game of hide and seek through the narrow channels leading to a firey explosion which threatens disaster for all concerned. Guests: Lorne Kennedy as Morton Stanley; Ed Mitchell as Charlie

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Beachcombers Season 15 Episode 12 - Plain Sailing
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Plain Sailing

    S15:E12

    Sal has organized an exhibition race between the all-woman crew of the Pauline Johnson, and the Kanaka, a new design with an all-male crew. Relic is suspicious of Sal's interest and discovers an intriguing secret and does his best to scuttle the Pauline Johnson under Sal's approving eye. Guests: Merrilyn Gann as Anna; Dale Wilson as Kydaka skipper; Pam Barnsley as Joan

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Beachcombers Season 14 Episode 16 - Blue Plate Special
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Blue Plate Special

    S14:E16

    Relic winds up managing Molly's Reach as the locals try to prevent the sale and bulldozing of their favourite hangout. Little does Nick and Jesse realize that Relic has ulterior motives. After all, with Constable John in the kitchen, what can go wrong?

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Beachcombers Season 14 Episode 19 - Fireman's Ball
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Fireman's Ball

    S14:E19

    While Laurel, Sara and Tommy are left on their own to enter a float in the parade, Constable John's "Hosers" take on the local volunteer fire department in a knock-down, drag-out water soccer match during Gibson's exciting Sea Cavalcade celebrations. The contest turns into a high stakes grudge match when Relic shows up as a substitute for one of the fireman. Guests: Bill Croft as Fire Captain; Christopher Gaze as Sid.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Beachcombers Season 15 Episode 9 - Kiss of the Dragon
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Kiss of the Dragon

    S15:E9

    Nick and Jesse come across "The Dragon," a storm-battered Chinese junk, and rescue the Captain and his crew of three. Constable John and a Canadian Coast Guard officer suspect the motives of the Chinese sailors, but it is Relic who unwittingly uncovers the newcomers' secret quest. Guests: Tong Lung as Danny Chin; Han-Sheng Tsai as Chong Lin; Allanah Ong as Lin; Pat Lee as Ming; Stephen Chang as Wah; Gigi Wong, John Noda.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Beachcombers Season 15 Episode 15 - Beyond the Limit
    5.6/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Beyond the Limit

    S15:E15

    Pat and Graham have discovered the illicit joys of alcohol. They leave a party with Sara and Elaine for a spin around Keats Island in a borrowed boat. The inevitable happens; they hit a dead-head, the boat sinks, Sara is unconscious, and no one knows where they are. Guests: Sheryl Anne Wheaton as Elaine; Walter Learning as Jesse's Teacher; Jeff Schultz as Dave; Kristin Eriksen as Shannon; Cam Chaichan as Teen.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Beachcombers Season 15 Episode 13 - Free Ascent
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Free Ascent

    S15:E13

    Pat and Graham take up diving and discover a large wreck, which they hope to salvage. While investigating the old ship, Graham becomes trapped in the hull by a piece of shifting equipment. With his oxygen supply depleted, Graham's only hope for survival is the quick and heroic action of his best friend.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Beachcombers Season 1 Episode 1 - Partners
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Partners

    S1:E1

    Relic and Nick Adonidas live on the west coast of Canada. The sale of alluvial wood to the sawmill brings so little money that the two "beach pirates" are dependent on ancillary business. The young Indian Jesse gets in the way of the beach pirates.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Beachcombers Season 3 Episode 8 - The Hexman
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - The Hexman

    S3:E8

    Scratch, Jesse and Jesse's granddad (who is a shaman) go head to head against a swordfisherman and his spooky friend in a challenge over the rights to a prize log.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 1 - A Rover's Dream
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - A Rover's Dream

    S4:E1

    The Irish Rovers are slated to perform in Gibson's Landing however one band part startlingly chooses to stop to begin an existence around the local area.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 2 - Booming Clowns
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Booming Clowns

    S4:E2

    McLoskey and Ceece, alongside their accomplice Jesse, gained blasting grounds and Relic hopes to cheat it far from them.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 3 - Invisible Relic
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Invisible Relic

    S4:E3

    Relic is being miserable and selfish as usual. He won't donate to the charity Margaret is collecting for, and he leaves McLoskey stranded out on the rough water since he won't pay the $50 Relic wants for his help.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 4 - The Great Oyster Chase
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - The Great Oyster Chase

    S4:E4

    Margret and Gus make a sensational find: At one point of the coast, they find huge oyster beds that no one has yet discovered. Since oysters are paid dearly, the two decide to keep the find secret. The first bucket of oysters is sold by them, as the conjecture that the oysters are infected by a poisoning condenses.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 5 - Abandoned
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Abandoned

    S4:E5

    Relic gets Nick and Jesse off guard by guaranteeing the Persephone as rescue while the two are making a plunge the waters beneath.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 6 - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

    S4:E6

    Gus turns a web of fanciful stories to a kid welfare officer yet may soon come to lament what he has said.

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  20. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 7 - Blackmail
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Blackmail

    S4:E7

    Gus surrenders to enticement and takes a top from a neighborhood store yet is seen by Relic, who extorts Gus into doing him favors.

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  21. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 8 - The Hexman
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - The Hexman

    S4:E8

    Scratch, Jesse and Jesse's granddad (who is a shaman) go head to head against a swordfisherman and his spooky friend in a challenge over the rights to a prize log.

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  22. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 9 - The Fugitive
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - The Fugitive

    S4:E9

    Margret has taken care of a dog and promised to look after him well. Walking through the forest, the animal falls into a trap set up by a suspicious-looking man. The stranger, who is obviously on the run, threatens to kill the dog.

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  23. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 10 - Man Of The World
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Man Of The World

    S4:E10

    Hugh is resolved to have his very own room and the Reach is flipped around therefore.

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  24. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 11 - In the Still of the Night
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - In the Still of the Night

    S4:E11

    While bringing home a Christmas tree, Nick and his companions become involved with a contraband bourbon influencing operation at a neighborhood logging to camp.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Beachcombers Season 4 Episode 12 - Boat in a Bottle: Part 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Boat in a Bottle: Part 1

    S4:E12

    Hughie and family get to know a youthful Japanese-Canadian who has come to Gibsons Landing to find his dad's old fishboat, appropriated amid World War Two when the West Coast Japanese were shamefully stripped of their possessions and dispatched inland as "adversary outsiders". They run head-on into settled in bias from a totally surprising quarter, old Colonel Spranklin, one of the Carmody family's best-adored companions. Finding the old fishboat and the push to get it water-borne again shape the activity of this moving two-section scene.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Halibut Stu" is the best rated episode of "The Beachcombers". It scored 8.2/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/10/1985. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Twice the Pleasure".