The Best Episodes Written By Richard Curtis
Every TV Episode Written by Richard Curtis Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Richard Curtis Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Richard Curtis is "Arrival", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by N/A". "Arrival" aired on 11/10/1994 and is rated 1.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Merry Christmas Mr. Bean".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Arrival
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/1994
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Richard Curtis
8.8/10 33 votes#2 - Merry Christmas Mr. Bean
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/29/1992
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.
Director: John Birkin
Writer: Richard Curtis
8.8/10 31 votes#3 - Mr. Bean
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/1990
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.
Director: John Howard Davies
Writer: Richard Curtis
8.5/10 72 votes#4 - Vincent and the Doctor
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2010
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?
Director: Jonny Campbell
Writer: Richard Curtis
8.4/10 27 votes#5 - Mr. Bean Rides Again
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/1992
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.
Director: Paul Weiland
Writer: Richard Curtis
8.3/10 30 votes#6 - The Curse of Mr. Bean
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/30/1990
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.
Director: John Howard Davies
Writer: Richard Curtis
8.2/10 40 votes#7 - The Return of Mr. Bean
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/1990
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.
Director: John Howard Davies
Writer: Richard Curtis
8.1/10 27 votes#8 - The Trouble with Mr. Bean
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/1/1992
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.
Director: Paul Weiland
Writer: Richard Curtis
8.1/10 26 votes#9 - Mr. Bean Goes to Town
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/1991
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.
Director: Paul Weiland
Writer: Richard Curtis
5.5/10 2 votes#10 - The Abominable Snowmen (6)
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/4/1967
With the Great Intelligence on the verge of becoming corporeal, the Doctor challenges Padmasambhva to a mental battle in order to defeat it.
Director: Jonny Campbell
Writer: Richard Curtis