The Best Episodes Written By Gabby Best

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - He Thinks It's All Over...

   S2:E68/10/2024

   It's the day of reckoning - Northampton Town are all abuzz and anticipation of a promotion to the Third Division is in the air, but Alan is completely miserable.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Baby Face

   S2:E17/13/2024

   Peer pressure forces Alan to accept a challenge that leads him into the murky world of fake IDs.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - Swimming

   S3:E111/23/2025

   It's 1989 and Alan has been bitten by the love bug - while trying to keep his head above water, he has a chance encounter and must choose to sink or swim.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Terri

   S3:E211/24/2025

   London is calling for the Carrs - that can only mean one thing, quality time with Auntie Terri, but Alan feels obliged to serve up some home truths.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Sleepover

   S3:E611/29/2025

   ITV's Telethon has gripped the nation, but only some are willing to give while others are on the take - meanwhile, Alan gets some unexpected attention.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - BBQ

   S3:E311/25/2025

   Alan gets a shock regarding his future, and Christine gives an ill-judged interview in the local paper that causes friction on the close.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Heatwave

   S3:E411/27/2025

   A heatwave looms as Alan tries to write about the man of his dreams, something that proves rather tricky given that they're in the same class at school.

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   #8 - Playing Away

   S3:E511/28/2025

   An away game feels like the perfect opportunity for a father and son bonding session, and a Tupperware party hosted by Christine takes a raucous turn.

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   5.0/10(4 votes)

   #9 - No Age

   S4:E38/7/2023

   Ally is appalled that she’s about to turn 50 and bans the family from ever mentioning that number. Paul tries to help Luke, who is overwhelmed by learning to drive and becoming a dad, while Ava meets a charismatic girl called Holly.

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