Browse episode ratings trends for Common As Muck. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Common As Muck's 12 episodes.
Best Episodes of Common As Muck
Episode 6
S2 Ep6
9.2
12th Feb 1997
The lads hatch a plan to break George out of jail, hoping he'll lead them to the all-important photo and help them to expose Stranks and Roberts's corruption. However, events take a turn for the worse and they are forced to hide out in a local church - just as Denise's mum's wedding is about to start.
Episode 5
S2 Ep5
9.0
5th Feb 1997
Parry's financial worries mount when Pete calls in his debts and he seriously considers ending it all - until Nev and the rest of the lads get together to plot a fitting revenge on the uncaring loan shark.
Episode 2
S2 Ep2
8.8
15th Jan 1997
Ken and Bernard try to make an honest bob by painting a local church. Meanwhile, Nev's new-found love really gets serious.
Episode 4
S2 Ep4
8.7
29th Jan 1997
Nev doesn't want to return to Hepworth. Sharon and Ken struggle with the new salon, while Prabhakar receives a compulsory purchase order for the yard. Parry loses job and Diane leaves him.
Worst Episodes of Common As Muck
The Nose Out of Joint
S1 Ep1
6.9
7th Sep 1994
A drama series that follows the adventures of a gang of dustbin men as they face the realities of privatisation. They're a wild bunch, a law unto themselves. But with the local people thinking they would be better off with a private company, the last thing the boys should do is put a powerful nose out of joint.
Keeping the Refuse Tender
S1 Ep2
7.8
14th Sep 1994
The day of judgement approaches and the management will have to take radical action if they're going to hang on to the refuse tender. Supercrew's card is marked and they'd better watch out if they're not to run into a bin-load of trouble.
Supercrew at the Job Centre
S1 Ep4
8.0
28th Sep 1994
The Belgians have taken over, in the form of Propre UK and the sleek Brian Forget. The binmen have to grit their teeth and sign on with the privatised outfit, even at lower wages. Only Ken refuses and gets himself paid off - but not for long. Working life for the 'supercrew' is looking unliveable - until Ken starts taking an interest in Euro-legislation.
Episode 1
S2 Ep1
8.2
8th Jan 1997
The binmen gather to give Nev a good retirement send-off, fully aware that their business is under threat and they may have to find new ways to survive.
Common As Muck Episode Guide
The Nose Out of Joint
S1 Ep1
6.9
7th Sep 1994
A drama series that follows the adventures of a gang of dustbin men as they face the realities of privatisation. They're a wild bunch, a law unto themselves. But with the local people thinking they would be better off with a private company, the last thing the boys should do is put a powerful nose out of joint.
Keeping the Refuse Tender
S1 Ep2
7.8
14th Sep 1994
The day of judgement approaches and the management will have to take radical action if they're going to hang on to the refuse tender. Supercrew's card is marked and they'd better watch out if they're not to run into a bin-load of trouble.
The Weekend
S1 Ep3
8.3
21st Sep 1994
It's the weekend and the council are meeting to decide who gets the refuse tender. It's Jonno's big night out and Nev comes face-to-face with a secret from his past.
Supercrew at the Job Centre
S1 Ep4
8.0
28th Sep 1994
The Belgians have taken over, in the form of Propre UK and the sleek Brian Forget. The binmen have to grit their teeth and sign on with the privatised outfit, even at lower wages. Only Ken refuses and gets himself paid off - but not for long. Working life for the 'supercrew' is looking unliveable - until Ken starts taking an interest in Euro-legislation.
Cash Bonus
S1 Ep5
8.3
5th Oct 1994
Ken receives good news from his employer and Denice has an announcement to make. Jonno finally discovers what Marie does for a living.
One More Battle to Fight
S1 Ep6
8.3
12th Oct 1994
The binmen decide to fight back against Propre UK and stage a go-slow.
The best rated episodes of Common As Muck are:
Episode 6 S2E6 rated 9.2
Episode 5 S2E5 rated 9.0
Episode 2 S2E2 rated 8.8
Episode 4 S2E4 rated 8.7
The lowest rated episodes of Common As Muck are:
The Nose Out of Joint S1E1 rated 6.9
Keeping the Refuse Tender S1E2 rated 7.8
Supercrew at the Job Centre S1E4 rated 8.0
Episode 1 S2E1 rated 8.2
The first episode of Common As Muck aired on September 07, 1994.
The last episode of Common As Muck aired on February 12, 1997.
