The Best Episodes Written By Richard Curtis

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Arrival

   S1:E111/10/1994

   The village of Dibley acquires a new vicar, but the Reverend Geraldine is a bit of a surprise, and a not entirely welcome one to some people.

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   8.7/10(98 votes)

   #2 - Vincent and the Doctor

   S5:E106/5/2010

   Terror lurks in the cornfields of Provence, but only a sad and lonely painter can see it. Amy Pond finds herself shoulder to shoulder with Vincent van Gogh, in a battle with a deadly alien - saving the world has never been so ginger! But can even the Doctor save Vincent?

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   8.6/10(48 votes)

   #3 - Mr. Bean

   S1:E11/1/1990

   Mr. Bean attends a mathematics exam, where he tries to copy from a student under the nose of the invigilator, when he realizes that he has studied the wrong maths equations. Afterwards, he surreptitiously changes into his swimming trunks so as not to be noticed by someone sitting nearby at a beach. And later struggles to stay awake during a church service and obnoxiously sings the refrain of the hymn "All Creatures of Our God and King," much to the annoyance of the man sitting next to him, Mr. Sprout.

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   8.5/10(48 votes)

   #4 - Merry Christmas Mr. Bean

   S1:E712/29/1992

   While Christmas shopping, Mr. Bean purchases a bulky string of tree lights before making a shambles of a department store toy section. He later manages to acquire a free turkey and Christmas tree, and attempts to conduct a Salvation Army band. Finally, during Christmas dinner, Bean has quite a surprise in store for his long-suffering girlfriend.

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   8.3/10(41 votes)

   #5 - Mr. Bean Rides Again

   S1:E62/17/1992

   At the bus stop, Mr. Bean tries his best to revive a heart attack victim before using an ambulance to jump-start his own mini-car. Later, when posting a letter, he loses his only stamp, but that doesn't stop him from sending his letter anyway. Whilst preparing for his holiday, Mr. Bean demonstrates a novel (if not entirely efficient) method of packing, then disposes of a bothersome train passenger, and tries to entertain an airsick boy during a plane flight.

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   8.2/10(55 votes)

   #6 - The Return of Mr. Bean

   S1:E211/5/1990

   Mr. Bean goes to a department store and buys various items. Afterwards, he goes to a fancy restaurant where he tries to dispose his awful-tasting meal. And finally, Bean goes to a Royal greeting and gets into mischief.

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   8.1/10(47 votes)

   #7 - The Curse of Mr. Bean

   S1:E312/30/1990

   Mr. Bean goes to a swimming pool, where he finds himself scared to death on the high diving board. When he's done, he tries several different ways to get his car out of the parking garage after he realizes he doesn't have enough money to do it the normal way. After that, he sits on a park bench and uses an unusual method of making himself a sandwich. Finally, he goes to a cinema and tries to survive a terrifying horror movie with his girlfriend.

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   8.0/10(42 votes)

   #8 - The Trouble with Mr. Bean

   S1:E51/1/1992

   Mr. Bean, late for his dental appointment, tries to get dressed and clean his teeth whilst on the way. After arriving just in time for the appointment, he ends up administering an anesthetic to the hapless dentist. After visiting the dentist, Bean has a picnic in the park, where he tangles with a pesky fly and a remote-control toy boat.

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   8.0/10(41 votes)

   #9 - Mr. Bean Goes to Town

   S1:E410/15/1991

   Mr. Bean purchases a new TV, only to experience a spot of reception trouble. He then takes a stroll in the park to try out his new camera, which is promptly stolen. This leads to an identity parade, where Bean does his best to discover the identity of the camera thief. Later, Bean's night on the town spells disaster for a stage magician. Lastly, Mr. Bean shows off his dancing skills at Club Phut.

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10. 

    7.7/10(86 votes)

    #10 - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

    S0:E212/23/1988

    Pleasant Ebenezer Blackadder is turned into a cruel and witty miser after seeing visions of his ancestors and descendants.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Animals

    S1:E612/15/1994

    A funeral for a pet bird inspires Geraldine to hold a special church service for all the animals of the village, despite opposition from David.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Songs of Praise

    S1:E211/17/1994

    A BBC TV program decides to film a segment in Dibley, leading to all sorts of romantic misunderstandings, well, auditions for the church choir.

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Election

    S1:E512/8/1994

    Geraldine clashes with David in the Dibley district councilor elections over the issue of local bus service, and finds herself an opposing candidate.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Dibley Live

    S2:E21/8/1998

    ""Radio Dibley"" goes live for one week, with Geraldine doing a ""Brain of Dibley"" competition and Owen commenting on horse gelding. Alice tries to impress her future father-in-law.

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    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The Abominable Snowmen (6)

    S5:E1011/4/1967

    With the Great Intelligence on the verge of becoming corporeal, the Doctor challenges Padmasambhva to a mental battle in order to defeat it.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Celebrity Vicar

    S2:E31/15/1998

    Geraldine becomes a celebrity after appearing on ""Pause for Thought."" The villagers prepare for ""Dibley Gala.""

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