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The Best Episodes of The High Life

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The series followed the cabin crew at the fictional airline, Air Scotia, flying out of Prestwick Airport. The crew consisted of the camp, alcohol-loving, narcissistic steward, Sebastian; his sex-obsessed colleague Steve; their up-tight, antagonistic chief

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The High Life Season 1 Episode 5 - Dug
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Dug

    S1:E5

    Steve and Sebastian decide to enter the Scottish leg of the Song for Europe. Sebastian is aiming for fame and fortune, and Steve for a girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson

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  2. The High Life Season 1 Episode 6 - Dunk
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Dunk

    S1:E6

    After a bumpy landing, that results in concussion for the crew, Steve and Sebastian become embroiled in a plot to steal a secret biscuit recipe, devised by Professor Wormit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson

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  3. The High Life Season 1 Episode 1 - Feart
    0.0/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Feart

    S1:E1

    Steve's impending thirtieth birthday has him feeling disenchanted with his complete lack of any career progression so when Sebastian spots an advert for two flight attendents to switch to long haul flights they apply. Before they can do so they have to get a reference from Shona who, having encountered her convict father on board a flight, is having troubles of her own. Will Steve and Sebastian be able to impress the ""inspector incognito"" aboard the flight or will Sebastian's caustic remarks and bad attitude let the pair down?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Alan Cumming

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  4. The High Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Birl
    0.0/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Birl

    S1:E2

    After a poor inspection the Air Scotia employees are ordered to attend a weekend of training at a Scottish country retreat. Steve is going there looking for love, Sebastian wants to spend the weekend in a drunken revelry but the instructor Gretchen is harsh and threatens to fail them which would result in them losing their jobs. Whilst Steve's romantic fortunes hang in the wind Sebastian has hatched a plan to get a pass but how will the arrival of Gretchen's ex-lover change things and is Steve to be happy?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Alan Cumming

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  5. The High Life Season 1 Episode 3 - Winch
    0.0/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Winch

    S1:E3

    Sebastian returns from a holiday to Florida to discover Steve swooning over another apparent whirlwind romance but, in his eagerness to uncover the sordid details forgets to order the breakfasts for the flight that morning. Who is the mystery woman that Steve is going to propose to, what did the Captain see, and just how will Sebastian cover up the lack of in-flight meals?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Alan Cumming

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  6. The High Life Season 1 Episode 4 - Choob
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Choob

    S1:E4

    Shona beats Sebastian to be the new "Face of Air Scotia" for the promotional video being filmed on board. The lecherous film director chases Shona, Steve wants his clackers back from the armed terrorist who takes the passengers hostage whilst Sebastian does all he can to sabotage Shona's video apperance. P.S. IT SHOULD'VE BEEN ME!!!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dug" is the best rated episode of "The High Life". It scored 8/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, it aired on 2/3/1995. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dunk".