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The Best Episodes of The Good Life Season 4

Every episode of The Good Life Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Good Life Season 4!

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Tom and Barbara Good escape the rat race and pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle in Surbiton, much to the concern, frustration and sometimes envy of their neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter. Entitled ‘Good Neighbors’ when shown

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Good Life Season 4 Episode 7 - Anniversary
    8.5/10(107 votes)

    S4:E7

    Although troubles beset them, the Goods are still glad that they've followed the path of self-sufficiency. Jerry thinks he's failed to succeed Andy as head of JJM. Margo installs a burglar alarm system, but the Goods think they've no need of one, as they've nothing left to steal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Good Life Season 4 Episode 4 - The Weaver's Tale
    8.3/10(93 votes)

    S4:E4

    When Margo buys a spinning wheel, Tom buys a loom so that the Goods can borrow the spinning wheel and make their own clothes. However, Barbara has just convinced Jerry to forbid Margo to spend any more money, and the spinning wheel purchase is canceled. It looks like the loom is a white elephant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Good Life Season 4 Episode 2 - The Green Door
    8.2/10(100 votes)

    S4:E2

    The Goods need some fertiliser for their land in preparation for sowing the new season's crops. When they try getting it from the pony club that Margo belongs to, they find that although she pretends to, she hasn't been going recently. The Goods wonder where she's been going instead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Good Life Season 4 Episode 3 - Our Speaker Today
    8.2/10(100 votes)

    S4:E3

    When Margo's society's guest speaker pulls out at short notice, Barbara agrees to give a talk about self-sufficiency. She's so good that Lady Truscott asks her to do several other talks, but it interferes with maintaining the animals & crops.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Good Life Season 4 Episode 5 - Suit Yourself
    8.2/10(89 votes)

    S4:E5

    The Goods obtain some sheep fleeces, make their own vegetable dyes, and start making their own clothes using their loom. Jerry's boss decides to retire, and invites three potential successors to dinner to choose who to appoint.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Good Life Season 4 Episode 1 - Away from It All
    7.9/10(94 votes)

    S4:E1

    When the poor harvest and other tribulations of life get to the Goods, the Leadbetters suggest they go away on a short break, and volunteer to look after things while they're away. But can they be trusted?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Good Life Season 4 Episode 6 - Sweet and Sour Charity
    7.8/10(88 votes)

    S4:E6

    Tom sets his eye on the contents of the other neighbors' heating oil tank when they move out. Barbara just manages to convince him that it would be stealing. Then they get permission to take it.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Anniversary" is the best rated episode of "The Good Life" season 4. It scored 8.5/10 based on 107 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/22/1977. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Weaver's Tale".