8.4

The Young Ones•Season 2•Episode 5

Sick

8.4/10 · 521 votesJun 12, 198430 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

A bout of illness puts a strain on Vyvyan's usual easygoing approach to communal living. The somewhat delicate matter of Rick's lost virginity raises further consternation.

Directed byPaul Jackson

Written byRik Mayall, Ben Elton, Lise Mayer

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Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 2 Episodes6

Bambi

Cash

Nasty

Time

Sick

Summer Holiday

Cast5

Adrian Edmondson

Vyvyan

Rik Mayall

Rick

Nigel Planer

Neil

Christopher Ryan

Mike

Alexei Sayle

The Balowski Family

Crew7

Rik Mayall

Writer

Paul Jackson

Director

Ben Elton

Writer

Lise Mayer

Writer

Alexei Sayle

Additional Writing

Gareth Milne

Stunt Coordinator

Elaine Ford

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Sick" is episode 5 of The Young Ones season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 521 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Paul Jackson and written by Rik Mayall, Ben Elton, Lise Mayer, it aired on June 12, 1984.

Next: E6 · Summer Holiday Best of Season 2