7.7/10133 votes#1 - Baby
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2000
Baby David finally arrives at the Royle's House, dressed from head to toe in the 'latest Gear', that is obviously Manchester slang for complete tack, but it seems that Denise is taking a back seat and letting Dave do all the work, will it continue?
Director: Caroline Aherne
Writer: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne
7.8/10135 votes#2 - Babysitting
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2000
The Royles decide that it's time for a pint, but who will be left babysitting ?
Director: Caroline Aherne
Writer: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne
8.3/10158 votes#3 - Decorating
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2000
Twiggy and Jim are redecorating the dining room for the Christening, but because Jim is so tight they don't have a steamer. The pair, and later Dave, use kitchen utensils to remove the wallpaper, whilst Dancing to Mambo No. 5! They don't get very far ...
Director: Caroline Aherne
Writer: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne
8.5/10154 votes#4 - Funeral
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2000
Nana's dear old neighbour Elsie dies, and today is the funeral. It's full of the usual admiration of her house, and Nana has also been taking stuff from Elsie's since she has passed on, so Jim gets one back for her! Nana is also hinting that she wants to move in: "I would never ever think of asking you to let me stay here, but well that back bedroom is free now!"
Director: Caroline Aherne
Writer: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne
8.0/10137 votes#5 - London
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2000
Antony declares that he and Darren, the managers of their band 'Exit' are going to London to find a record deal, of course they get the usual barrage of insults from Jim and Dave, and Nana makes a small contribution to the fund!
Director: Caroline Aherne
Writer: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne
8.0/10143 votes#6 - Christening
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/27/2000
The day of the christening is finally here, but the decorating is still not finished in the background. Everyone is there for a buffet, including Twiggy's 'bird'.
Director: Caroline Aherne
Writer: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne
8.4/10161 votes#7 - The Royle Family at Christmas
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/25/2000
Baby David's first birthday comes around and the Royles sit down as they did last Christmas. This time they are joined by Darren and Emma, including her parents. Emma's father, Roger can't seem to stop boasting which annoys Jim. When they leave, an unhappy and mad Jim gets the best present of them all.
Director: Caroline Aherne
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Royle Family Season 3
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British comedy series focusing on the lives of a working-class family in Manchester who love the TV.
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Baby" is the best rated episode of "The Royle Family" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 133 votes. Directed by Caroline Aherne and written by Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne, it aired on 10/16/2000. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Babysitting".