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The Worst Episodes of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

Every episode of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin!

Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin goes through a mid-life crisis and fakes his own death. Returning in disguise after various attempts...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One

Worst Episodes Summary

"Reggie's Will" is the worst rated episode of "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/22/1996. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Unlikely Leader".

  • Reggie's Will
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    #1 - Reggie's Will

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1996

    After nearly 20 years apart all the characters are brought together by the death of Reggie Perrin. After attending the funeral they are all summoned to Geraldine Hackstraw's office (the solicitor dealing with reggie's estate) to hear the reading of the will. Everyone is left a million pounds on the condition that they carry out an absurd act the level of absurdity to be judged by Ms Hackstraw

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Unlikely Leader
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    #2 - The Unlikely Leader

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/1996

    Eager to claim their share of Reggie's fortune, everyone embarks on individual attempts at absurdity, but fail dismally. They decide to pool their resources but wong as a group is less than effective until they adopt Jimmy as their unlikely leader!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • BROSCOR
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    #3 - BROSCOR

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/1996

    Joan introduces a new face to the group. Hank, Joan's new boyfriend. Is voted into the team in their quest for absurdity. Deciding to form the Bloodless Revolution of Senior Citizens and the Occupationally Rejected (BROSCOR), everyone sets out on a recruitment drive for new members. Ms Hackstraw, meanwhile recieves constant invites to dinner from certain members of the team eager for her affections.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Split
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    #4 - The Split

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/1996

    A dearth of ideas dampens morale until Jimmy (trying to pass Elizabeth's ideas off as his own, with her consent, of course) suggests splitting into two units: one as a Think Tank, the other as a Policy Research Unit. Things get a bit confusing when Jimmy decides being leader means he has to be on both units. Romance is in the air once again for Tom and Linda, who try rekindling their love for each other. C.J. begins acting suspiciously.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Suspicions
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    #5 - Suspicions

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/1996

    C.J is not himself (or so everybody thinks) because he is being incredibly nice. Suspicious of his motives, Jimmy nominates Tom and David to keep an eye on C.J. to find out what is behind his sudden change of mood. BROSCOR gets its first recruit. The double wedding of Tom and Linda, and Hank and Joan takes place, and David unfortunately drinks to much at the reception.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jimmy's Inspiration
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    #6 - Jimmy's Inspiration

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/1996

    After the wedding reception, David (nursing a hangover) worries that he may have blown the security surrounding the group's idea for taking over the Goverment. Jimmy has an inspiration that becomes extremely complex; he also begins a relationship with Ms Hackstraw.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Day of Revolution
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    #7 - The Day of Revolution

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/1996

    It is the day of the revolution and thousands of OAPs converge on London in coaches hijacked by the team for their bloodless revolution. As well as marching on Whitehall to take over the Goverment, the team nominate Jimmy to oust Angela Rippon from her seat on the national news in order to deliver an appeal on TV in support of the revolution. Sadly, it seems as if the authorities have been tipped off and prevent the OAPs from descending on Parliament. It is judgment day: Ms Hackstraw gives her verdict on the team's attempts at being absurd, and on the future of her relationship with Jimmy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode Six
    6.7/1060 votes
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    #8 - Episode Six

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 1/17/1979

    Perrin's loses face in the community as McBlane attacks a Salvation Army woman and there is a backlash against his "Peacekeeping Force"

    Director: Gareth Gwenlan

    Writer: David Nobbs

  • Staff Training
    6.8/1066 votes
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    #9 - Staff Training

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/1978

    Having recruited all the old faces, Reggie welcomes his one and only guest to "Perrin's"

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Timebomb
    6.9/1061 votes
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    #10 - Timebomb

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/3/1979

    Money and jewelery begin to disappear at Perrin's and a female guest starts to be suggestible with the male staff.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Communal Social Evenings
    7.0/1063 votes
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    #11 - Communal Social Evenings

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 12/27/1978

    Business is booming and Reggie is content... but for how long?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Great Project
    7.1/1068 votes
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    #12 - The Great Project

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/29/1978

    Reggie decides to open a commune helping people to live in peace and harmony. But first he needs staff...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Trickle of Visitors
    7.1/1061 votes
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    #13 - The Trickle of Visitors

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 12/20/1978

    After an unique advertising campaign, "Perrin's" gains another guest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Remarried and Back at Sunshine Desserts
    7.7/1071 votes
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    #14 - Remarried and Back at Sunshine Desserts

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/1977

    Maintaining his identity as Martin Wellbourne becomes more wearing for Reggie. Revealing his true identity to CJ does not go down well...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode Seven
    7.7/1067 votes
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    #15 - Episode Seven

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 1/24/1979

    Perrin's closes and everyone says their goodbyes. Reggie gets a new job but finds himself again working for C.J. and his brother F.J. Is the coast calling again?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bizarre Dinner Party
    8.1/1084 votes
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    #16 - The Bizarre Dinner Party

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/1976

    With Elizabeth still away, Reggie hosts a dinner party (without any food) for his business associates.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elizabeth's New Admirer
    8.1/1064 votes
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    #17 - Elizabeth's New Admirer

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/1977

    Reggie is reduced to working at a pig farm. Elizabeth decides to get a job, gaining a new admirer and becoming the bread winner but isn't keen to let Reggie know where, leading him to suspect she is having an affair.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jimmy's Offer
    8.1/1078 votes
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    #18 - Jimmy's Offer

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/1977

    Reggie confronts CJ and hatches a plan for a very unusual shop after talking to Jimmy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nightmare in the Park
    8.2/1098 votes
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    #19 - Nightmare in the Park

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/1976

    Reggie's plans for a relaxing weekend are scuppered when the family decides to visit a safari park.

    Director: Gareth Gwenlan, John Howard Davies

    Writer: David Nobbs

  • Hippopotamus
    8.3/10112 votes
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    #20 - Hippopotamus

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/1976

    Reggie's life as a sales executive at Sunshine Desserts is getting too much for him and the strain is starting to show.

    Director: John Howard Davies

    Writer: David Nobbs

  • Extreme Solution
    8.3/1070 votes
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    #21 - Extreme Solution

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/1977

    Reggie's plan fails. He tries more extreme tactics which also fail. Only one more thing left to do...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Speech to the British Fruit Association
    8.4/1086 votes
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    #22 - The Speech to the British Fruit Association

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/1976

    After a disastrous public speech to the Fruit Association at Bilberry Hall, Reggie decides to take drastic action...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trying a Frenchman, Welshman, Scotsman and an Italian
    8.4/1083 votes
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    #23 - Trying a Frenchman, Welshman, Scotsman and an Italian

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/1976

    After his fake suicide, Reggie tries out a number of different new identities.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Memorial Service
    8.4/1079 votes
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    #24 - The Memorial Service

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/1976

    Reggie returns as Martin Wellborn, attends his own memorial service, and wins back Elizabeth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sunday Extraordinary Business Meeting
    8.5/1091 votes
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    #25 - The Sunday Extraordinary Business Meeting

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/1976

    Elizabeth is away, so Reggie decides to invite his secretary Joan over for a secret tryst... but constant visitors from family and friends prevent this.

    Director: Gareth Gwenlan

    Writer: David Nobbs