What are the best episodes of Sykes?

The best rated episodes of Sykes are: The BBC Honours Sykes - S7E7 rated 9.0, The Insurance Money - S7E5 rated 9.0, Fanny-By-Gaslight - S7E2 rated 9.0, Television Film - S6E7 rated 9.0, End of the World - S6E6 rated 9.0, The Hypnotist - S6E2 rated 9.0, Inventions - S5E5 rated 9.0, Holiday Camp - S5E4 rated 9.0, Lodgers - S5E3 rated 9.0, Home Movies - S5E1 rated 9.0

What are the worst episodes of Sykes?

The lowest rated episodes of Sykes are: Burglary - S1E1 rated 5.0, Peeping Tom - S2E6 rated 7.0, Christmas Party - S4E7 rated 7.7, Walk - S1E3 rated 8.0, Menace - S1E4 rated 8.0, Boat - S1E5 rated 8.0, Job - S1E8 rated 8.0, Cat - S1E13 rated 8.0, Lodger - S1E15 rated 8.0, Golf - S2E4 rated 8.0

Sykes Episode Rating Graph

Sep 1972 - Nov 1979

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Best Episodes of Sykes

The BBC Honours Sykes
S7 Ep7
9.0
16th Nov 1979
Eric and Hattie have to attend a presentation ceremony at the BBC, but as usual chaos ensues. Last ever episode of the comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques
The Insurance Money
S7 Ep5
9.0
2nd Nov 1979
Eric and Hattie make good use of an insurance payment when they go on a camping holiday. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Fanny-By-Gaslight
S7 Ep2
9.0
12th Oct 1979
A neglected Eric plans to prove to Hattie she is heading for a breakdown because of all the social work she is doing. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Television Film
S6 Ep7
9.0
8th Feb 1978
Eric begins to act like Cecil B DeMille when the BBC decides to come and film in his garden. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
End of the World
S6 Ep6
9.0
1st Feb 1978
The siblings and neighbours congregate on Shepherd's Hill to wait for the end of the world - but as night falls, everyone makes the most of the moment. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
The Hypnotist
S6 Ep2
9.0
4th Jan 1978
A stage hypnotist soon has an unbelieving Eric performing all kinds of antics.
Inventions
S5 Ep5
9.0
9th Dec 1976
Eric, to everyones frustration, has found a skill for madcap inventions.
Holiday Camp
S5 Ep4
9.0
2nd Dec 1976
Eric is unhappy about Hattie's choice of holiday, until a blonde Redcoat brightens up his day
Lodgers
S5 Ep3
9.0
25th Nov 1976
Corky takes advantage of his wife's spell in hospital to make some money taking in lodgers. Comedy, starring Deryck Guyler and Eric Sykes
Home Movies
S5 Ep1
9.0
11th Nov 1976
Eric gets his hands on a movie camera and the new toy fires his ambitions to become a documentary film-maker. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Deryck Guyler
Reporter
S4 Ep4
9.0
14th Nov 1975
When Eric lands a job on the local paper he is sent to interview a rather reticent author, and wonders if his piece will make the front page. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Commercial
S4 Ep1
9.0
24th Oct 1975
The siblings are persuaded to appear in a commercial when they pop into a hardware store. Comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques
The Fog
S3 Ep8
9.0
5th Dec 1974
A stranger arrives at the Sykes' house, and when it turns out that he and Eric have met before, a trip down memory lane ensues
Two Birthdays
S3 Ep5
9.0
14th Nov 1974
Hattie takes driving lessons when Eric buys a second-hand car for her birthday. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
The Pub
S3 Ep3
9.0
31st Oct 1974
The siblings take over a quiet pub for the evening, but Constable Turnbull's intervention soon has the bar buzzing with activity. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Holiday in Bogsea
S3 Ep2
9.0
24th Oct 1974
Eric tries to liven up his tedious holiday in Bogsea and ends up in all sorts of trouble. Comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
Nest Egg
S2 Ep15
9.0
17th Dec 1973
Eric worries his domestic bliss will be ruined by Hattie's new boyfriend
Haunting
S2 Ep14
9.0
10th Dec 1973
Hattie and Eric are keen to find out what their famous uncle has left them in his will
Salesman
S2 Ep13
9.0
3rd Dec 1973
Eric becomes an encyclopaedia salesman, but his techniques fail to impress the neighbours
Bird
S2 Ep11
9.0
19th Nov 1973
Hattie give Eric an ultimatum about his new feathered friend

Worst Episodes of Sykes

Burglary
S1 Ep1
5.0
14th Sep 1972
A series of burglaries misses the Sykes household and Mr Brown is the first to point out that they can have nothing worth stealing. Eric counters by saying he has a dog; but when he does buy one his troubles really begin.
Peeping Tom
S2 Ep6
7.0
15th Oct 1973
Eric gets his head stuck between some railings. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques
Christmas Party
S4 Ep7
7.7
12th Dec 1975
Eric and Hattie spend Christmas day at Corky's and are surprised by his dysfunctional family. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Walk
S1 Ep3
8.0
28th Sep 1972
When Eric takes up walking he soon begins to think big. Mr Brown is not easily convinced of his abilities, so Eric decides to walk to Brighton.
Menace
S1 Ep4
8.0
5th Oct 1972
Amanda, aged ten, arrives to stay for a weekend. Painfully recalling her sister's love of practical jokes Eric can't believe she's as innocent as she looks.
Boat
S1 Ep5
8.0
12th Oct 1972
Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.
Job
S1 Ep8
8.0
2nd Nov 1972
Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.
Cat
S1 Ep13
8.0
7th Dec 1972
Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.
Lodger
S1 Ep15
8.0
21st Dec 1972
Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
Golf
S2 Ep4
8.0
1st Oct 1973
Eric gets a surprise when Hattie joins him on the golf course, and ends up coaching the greats of the game
Gamble
S2 Ep9
8.0
5th Nov 1973
Eric receives advice on how he might improve his fortune, but the arrival of a gangster causes trouble
Protest
S2 Ep12
8.0
26th Nov 1973
Eric is outraged by plans to build a new block of flats in Sebastopol Terrace
The Stolen Bentley
S3 Ep1
8.0
17th Oct 1974
The sibling's plans to impress an important dinner guest are interrupted when a vintage vehicle crashes into their living room. Comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes
The Band
S3 Ep4
8.0
7th Nov 1974
The siblings take on a new lodger, but the police are forced to intervene when his musical enthusiasm proves to be a headache for the neighbourhood. Bernard Bresslaw guest stars
A Bandage
S3 Ep6
8.0
21st Nov 1973
Hattie practises first aid skills on her brother, leaving him bandaged up to the hilt - and unable to get to the shops to make the final payment on his motorcycle. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Log Cabin
S3 Ep7
8.0
28th Nov 1974
The siblings decide to get away from it all for the weekend, but their hopes of a riverside retreat are dashed when they find they are not the only ones with a booking. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Richard Wattis
Ski-ing
S4 Ep2
8.0
31st Oct 1975
The hapless siblings join Corky for a Bavarian holiday, but when Eric refuses to go skiing the locals take offence. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Derek Guyler
Caravan
S4 Ep3
8.0
7th Nov 1975
Eric and Hattie regale Corky with tales of their Scottish holiday, which allegedly did wonders for the tourist trade. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques, Eric Sykes and Deryck Guyler
Marriage
S4 Ep5
8.0
28th Nov 1975
When Eric sets up a business with Madge from the baker's shop, he soon learns her plans involve a great deal more than simply making doughnuts. Vintage comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques
Night Out
S4 Ep6
8.0
5th Dec 1975
Eric's lack of domestic finesse leaves his sister quaking at the prospect of leaving him alone, but he soon has plenty to think about when Madge turns up with romance on her mind. Vintage comedy, starring Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes

Sykes Episode Guide

Burglary
S1 Ep1
5.0
14th Sep 1972
A series of burglaries misses the Sykes household and Mr Brown is the first to point out that they can have nothing worth stealing. Eric counters by saying he has a dog; but when he does buy one his troubles really begin.
Uncle
S1 Ep2
9.0
21st Sep 1972
Eric is in his neighbour's black books, an embarassing affair at the golf club guest-night having affected his status. But when Eric reveals his uncle's identity Mr Brown attitude suddenly changes.
Walk
S1 Ep3
8.0
28th Sep 1972
When Eric takes up walking he soon begins to think big. Mr Brown is not easily convinced of his abilities, so Eric decides to walk to Brighton.
Menace
S1 Ep4
8.0
5th Oct 1972
Amanda, aged ten, arrives to stay for a weekend. Painfully recalling her sister's love of practical jokes Eric can't believe she's as innocent as she looks.
Boat
S1 Ep5
8.0
12th Oct 1972
Mr Brown is persuaded to lend his new boat to Eric, who finds navigation harder than talking about the South China Seas.
Stranger
S1 Ep6
9.0
19th Oct 1972
Eric and Hattie are visted by a stranger who has returned to honour a childhood promise.
Football
S1 Ep7
9.0
26th Oct 1972
The local football team needs a referee - kindly but firm, worthy of respect. They choose Eric.
Job
S1 Ep8
8.0
2nd Nov 1972
Eric abandons domestic chores to join Hattie at the local factory.
Ankle
S1 Ep9
9.0
9th Nov 1972
As Eric takes out the rubbish to the dustbin a gust of wind distributes it on to Mr Brown's footpath.
Mouse
S1 Ep10
16th Nov 1972
Eric and Hattie are alarmed to find that they have a mouse in the house. Eric tries several ways of getting rid of it but none succeed and he has to call in the big guns.
Dream
S1 Ep11
9.0
23rd Nov 1972
After being bitten by a dog Eric consults his doctor and is suddenly afflicted by a less easily treated malady.
Marriage
S1 Ep12
9.0
28th Nov 1972
When Hattie advertises for some eligible bachelors Eric realises that without her his life would be difficult.
Cat
S1 Ep13
8.0
7th Dec 1972
Hattie gets a kitten and Eric ends up looking for tiddles on a roof belonging to Major Crombie-Crombie - who hates cats.
Journey
S1 Ep14
9.0
14th Dec 1972
Eric and Hattie, after a holiday in Scotland with Mr Brown, speed home on the Glasgow night sleeper and end up in Darlington.
Lodger
S1 Ep15
8.0
21st Dec 1972
Mr Brown has the decorators in and decides to stay next door with Eric and Hattie.
Cafe
S1 Ep16
9.0
28th Dec 1972
Eric buys a transport cafe, turns it into a smart roadhouse and loses customers. To do well Eric must makes things more earthy.