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Steve agrees to review six restaurants and takes Rob with him.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Trip Season 1 Episode 2 - L'Enclume
    8.0/10(187 votes)

    #1 - L'Enclume

    S1:E2

    Steve and Rob enjoy a taster menu at L'Enclume in Cartmel.

    Director:Michael Winterbottom
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Trip Season 1 Episode 6 - The Angel at Hetton
    8.0/10(144 votes)

    #2 - The Angel at Hetton

    S1:E6

    Steve and Rob visit Bolton Abbey and breakfast at The Angel at Hetton. On their way back home to London they stop off at Steve's parents' house.

    Director:Michael Winterbottom
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Trip Season 2 Episode 2 - Da Giovanni, San Fruttuoso
    8.0/10(112 votes)

    #3 - Da Giovanni, San Fruttuoso

    S2:E2

    Rob and Steve go on a boat trip, taking in a local restaurant and Percy Shelley's house for a picture before continuing their journey and arriving at another restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Trip Season 3 Episode 2 - Etxebarri
    8.0/10(77 votes)

    #4 - Etxebarri

    S3:E2

    Steve and Rob begin the second leg of their culinary odyssey as they head through the Basque Country to Etxebarri - a Michelin-starred restaurant close to Bilbao. After experiencing a delectable eight-course tasting menu (during which Rob confirms to Steve that the Welsh word for carrot is 'moron'), the pair head towards Sos del Rey Católico - taking an opportunity to belt out ABBA's SOS along the way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Trip Season 1 Episode 3 - Holbeck Ghyll
    7.8/10(162 votes)

    #5 - Holbeck Ghyll

    S1:E3

    Steve and Rob stay at Coleridge's old home, Greta Hall, in Keswick. They visit Dove Cottage and lunch at Holbeck Ghyll.

    Director:Michael Winterbottom
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Trip Season 1 Episode 4 - Hipping Hall
    7.8/10(160 votes)

    #6 - Hipping Hall

    S1:E4

    Steve and Rob visit Hipping Hall near Kirkby Lonsdale as they continue their culinary tour of the north of England, reviewing restaurants for a Sunday newspaper.

    Director:Michael Winterbottom
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Trip Season 1 Episode 5 - The Yorke Arms
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    #7 - The Yorke Arms

    S1:E5

    Steve and Rob visit the world-famous Malham limestone pavement and eat at the Yorke Arms, as they continue their culinary tour of the north of England, reviewing restaurants for a Sunday newspaper.

    Director:Michael Winterbottom
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Trip Season 2 Episode 5 - Villa Cimbrone, Ravello
    7.8/10(100 votes)

    #8 - Villa Cimbrone, Ravello

    S2:E5

    Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan journey around Italy to review six restaurants. The pair arrive in Ravello and Rob discovers he has a movie role.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Trip Season 2 Episode 6 - Il Riccio, Capri
    7.7/10(106 votes)

    #9 - Il Riccio, Capri

    S2:E6

    The trip takes a detour to Capri so that Steve's son can join them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Trip Season 3 Episode 3 - La Posada del Laurel
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #10 - La Posada del Laurel

    S3:E3

    While taking in some local cuisine, the pair have time to reminisce over those who sadly left us in 2016, and then compete over who can do the better impersonation of them. Later they visit one of the many attractions down the 'Dinosaur Road', allowing Rob to pose for a picture in front of a fibreglass iguanodon. "Which one is the dinosaur?" quips Steve.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Trip Season 3 Episode 4 - Nöla
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #11 - Nöla

    S3:E4

    After checking out the Cathedral of Sigüenza, Steve and Rob head to Cuenca where Steve is irked by a travelling musician.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Trip Season 4 Episode 5 - Hydra to the Mani
    7.7/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Hydra to the Mani

    S4:E5

    Rob and Steve set sail for Limini, where they reflect on their middle age. Then it's off to the caves of Dios for some a cappella.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Trip Season 1 Episode 1 - The Inn at Whitewell
    7.6/10(213 votes)

    #13 - The Inn at Whitewell

    S1:E1

    Steve is commissioned to review half a dozen restaurants and plans a trip around the north of England with his food loving American girlfriend. But when his girlfriend decides to leave him and return to the States, Steve reluctantly calls Rob, the only person he can think of who will be available.

    Director:Michael Winterbottom
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Trip Season 2 Episode 4 - The Hotel Locarno, Rome
    7.6/10(98 votes)

    #14 - The Hotel Locarno, Rome

    S2:E4

    Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan's journey continues. They meet Emma and photographer Yolanda before they arrive in Rome and visit the Keats museum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Trip Season 2 Episode 1 - Il Cenobio dei Dogi, Camogli
    7.5/10(122 votes)

    #15 - Il Cenobio dei Dogi, Camogli

    S2:E1

    Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan are asked by The Observer to do another series of restaurant reviews. The pair have six meals in six different places on a road trip around Italy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Trip Season 3 Episode 5 - Parador de Almagro
    7.5/10(67 votes)

    #16 - Parador de Almagro

    S3:E5

    In La Mancha, Steve and Rob dress the part as Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, before treading the boards at the Corral de Comedias.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Trip Season 4 Episode 2 - Kavala to Pelion
    7.5/10(57 votes)

    #17 - Kavala to Pelion

    S4:E2

    Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's gastro tour takes them to the beach home of Mamma Mia!, where their lunchtime chat is about Alexander the Great and Ray Winstone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Trip Season 4 Episode 3 - Pelion to Athens
    7.5/10(53 votes)

    #18 - Pelion to Athens

    S4:E3

    Rob and Steve enjoy a rainy day at Delphi, some Michelin-starred seafood and a battle to see who can do the greatest impressions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Trip Season 4 Episode 6 - The Mani to Ithaca
    7.5/10(56 votes)

    #19 - The Mani to Ithaca

    S4:E6

    Rob and Steve's island-hopping tour is cut short in King Nestor's home of Pilos as Steve receives some bad news. It makes for an emotional journey home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Trip Season 2 Episode 3 - La Suvera, Pievescola
    7.4/10(101 votes)

    #20 - La Suvera, Pievescola

    S2:E3

    Steve and Rob visit Viareggio in Tuscany, where Shelley's body was washed ashore, then have lunch at Trattoria Albana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Trip Season 3 Episode 1 - Txoko
    7.4/10(78 votes)

    #21 - Txoko

    S3:E1

    The pair disembark from the ferry at Santander and take in the Cave of Altamira before visiting the picturesque port of Getaria - home to the acclaimed restaurant Txoko, and also the occasional rainstorm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Trip Season 3 Episode 6 - El Refectorium
    7.4/10(65 votes)

    #22 - El Refectorium

    S3:E6

    In the last leg of their tour, the duo depart Granada and reach Malaga, where Steve receives some more unfortunate news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Trip Season 4 Episode 1 - Troy to Kavala
    7.4/10(79 votes)

    #23 - Troy to Kavala

    S4:E1

    Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon return as their fictional alter-egos as they embark on a gastronomic, island hopping trip around Greece.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Trip Season 4 Episode 4 - Athens to Hydra
    7.2/10(52 votes)

    #24 - Athens to Hydra

    S4:E4

    Rob and Steve strike a pose at the Epidaurus Amphitheatre. Then, it's on to Hydra for a long lunch, before Steve finds romance on the waterfront.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"L'Enclume" is the best rated episode of "The Trip". It scored 8/10 based on 187 votes. Directed by Michael Winterbottom and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/8/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Angel at Hetton".