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The Best Episodes of Carry On Laughing

Every episode of Carry On Laughing ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Carry On Laughing!

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An anthology of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps and satires of pop culture, some feature recurring characters; based on the blockbuster Carry On films, the series was an attempt to address the films' declining cinema

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Carry On Laughing Season 2 Episode 5 - The Case of the Coughing Parrot
    6.3/10(37 votes)

    #1 - The Case of the Coughing Parrot

    S2:E5

    Lord Peter Flimsy and Punter tackle their latest baffling mystery: missing mummies.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Dave Freeman

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  2. Carry On Laughing Season 1 Episode 3 - The Sobbing Cavalier
    6.1/10(39 votes)

    #2 - The Sobbing Cavalier

    S1:E3

    Dedicated Royalists Sir Jethro and Lady Kate Houndsbotham are dismayed when they receive a visit from Oliver Cromwell.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Dave Freeman

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  3. Carry On Laughing Season 2 Episode 4 - Short Knight, Long Daze
    6.1/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Short Knight, Long Daze

    S2:E4

    Though all seems to be well in-hand, all is not as it seems, as King Arthur and Lady Guinevere arrive at their court to find out that amongst other problems, Sir Point-Of-No-Return has left the Round Table... with all its money, and the kingdom on the verge of collapse.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Lew Schwarz

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  4. Carry On Laughing Season 2 Episode 6 - Who Needs Kitchener?
    6.1/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Who Needs Kitchener?

    S2:E6

    An aging general assists his adult son from being shipped out to fight in the Boer War.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Lew Schwarz

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  5. Carry On Laughing Season 1 Episode 6 - The Nine Old Cobblers
    6.0/10(35 votes)

    #5 - The Nine Old Cobblers

    S1:E6

    When Lord Peter Flimsy receives a telegram from his friend Amelia Forbush, indicating that trouble is brewing, he heads off with his trusty sidekick Punter to offer help.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Dave Freeman

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  6. Carry On Laughing Season 2 Episode 7 - Lamp Posts of the Empire
    6.0/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Lamp Posts of the Empire

    S2:E7

    Newspaper reporter Stanley is sent on an expedition to find Dr. Pavingstone. Add in a persistent man-chaser and an articulate witch doctor with perfect upper-class English, magic acts and spells, and all that jazz.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Lew Schwarz

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  7. Carry On Laughing Season 1 Episode 1 - The Prisoner of Spenda
    5.9/10(50 votes)

    #7 - The Prisoner of Spenda

    S1:E1

    Sneaky intrigues against the heir-apparent from being crowned King in a foreign country. A hapless new-married couple honeymooning is pulled into the machinations.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Dave Freeman

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  8. Carry On Laughing Season 1 Episode 4 - Orgy and Bess
    5.9/10(43 votes)

    #8 - Orgy and Bess

    S1:E4

    Queen Elizabeth I seeks advice from her good friend Sir Francis Drake, following a surprise proposal from Philip of Spain.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writers:Barry Cryer, Dick Vosburgh

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  9. Carry On Laughing Season 1 Episode 5 - One in the Eye for Harold
    5.8/10(35 votes)

    #9 - One in the Eye for Harold

    S1:E5

    Worthy knight Ethelred accompanies the inventor of a new secret weapon, a monk by the name of Athelstan, to the battlefields at Hastings to deliver the device to King Harold himself.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Lew Schwarz

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  10. Carry On Laughing Season 2 Episode 2 - The Case of the Screaming Winkles
    5.8/10(37 votes)

    #10 - The Case of the Screaming Winkles

    S2:E2

    Lord Peter Flimsy and Punter investigate circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Major Merridick from food poisoning.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Dave Freeman

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  11. Carry On Laughing Season 2 Episode 3 - And in My Lady's Chamber
    5.7/10(33 votes)

    #11 - And in My Lady's Chamber

    S2:E3

    Shortly after engaging a new footman, Sir Harry Bulgen-Plunger is reunited with an old flame.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Lew Schwarz

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  12. Carry On Laughing Season 2 Episode 1 - Under the Round Table
    5.6/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Under the Round Table

    S2:E1

    Sir Pureheart, a knight with strict morals, arrives at the court of King Arthur at a particularly crucial time.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Lew Schwarz

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  13. Carry On Laughing Season 1 Episode 2 - The Baron Outlook
    5.4/10(48 votes)

    #13 - The Baron Outlook

    S1:E2

    Disguised as French knight Sir Gaston, Marie is imprisoned in the castle of Baron Hubert and Lady Isobel in order to be ransomed.

    Director:Alan Tarrant
    Writer:Dave Freeman

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Case of the Coughing Parrot" is the best rated episode of "Carry On Laughing". It scored 6.3/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Alan Tarrant and written by Dave Freeman, it aired on 11/23/1975. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Sobbing Cavalier".