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The Best Episodes of Dad's Army Season 1

Every episode of Dad's Army Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dad's Army Season 1!

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Introducing the Walmington-On-Sea home guard. During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dad's Army Season 1 Episode 1 - The Man and the Hour
    7.5/10(250 votes)

    #1 - The Man and the Hour

    S1:E1

    After listening to a radio broadcast asking for men to form what has been named Local Defence Volunteers (later to be renamed the Home Guard), George Mainwaring, a local bank manager, decides to act and form the platoon of his own accord. He appoints himself as Captain and recruits his chief bank clerk Arthur Wilson as the platoon sergeant as well as enlisting the bank's office boy Frank Pike. Several of the local tradesmen - including James Frazer, a philatelist shopkeeper; retired shop worker Charles Godfrey; Jack Jones the butcher and black market businessman Joe Walker - also volunteer their service for 'King and Country.' And so, The Walmington-on-Sea LDV is born.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dad's Army Season 1 Episode 2 - Museum Piece
    7.1/10(226 votes)

    #2 - Museum Piece

    S1:E2

    With the shortage of weapons, Capt. Mainwaring goes to the local museum to see if any of the guns on display can be used by the platoon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dad's Army Season 1 Episode 3 - Command Decision
    7.2/10(194 votes)

    #3 - Command Decision

    S1:E3

    Capt. Mainwaring, worried about the lack of weapons, gets a visit from Col. Square, an old soldier who offers to donate some guns from his collection, providing he can take command of the platoon. Mainwaring agrees until he sees the state of the guns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dad's Army Season 1 Episode 4 - The Enemy Within the Gates
    7.6/10(181 votes)

    #4 - The Enemy Within the Gates

    S1:E4

    Capt. Mainwaring is giving a lecture on recognising enemy agents when he learns that for every Nazi captured there is a reward. Later on Jones and Walker capture two Luftwaffe airmen, although a Polish officer intends to claim the reward. Back at HQ the airmen escape on Godfrey's watch.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dad's Army Season 1 Episode 5 - The Showing Up of Corporal Jones
    7.6/10(177 votes)

    #5 - The Showing Up of Corporal Jones

    S1:E5

    Just when the platoon finally gets its uniforms, LCpl. Jones is told that unless he can complete the assault course in 15 minutes he will have to leave, so Mainwaring and the rest of the platoon think of a plan to help him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dad's Army Season 1 Episode 6 - Shooting Pains
    7.4/10(176 votes)

    #6 - Shooting Pains

    S1:E6

    When news that the Prime Minister is to pay a visit to the area a shooting contest is held to see which of the local platoons will form the Guard of Honour. Walker gets a crack shot from the theatre touring show (Barbara Windsor) to take part as a member of the platoon but a surprise is in store for everybody.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Man and the Hour" is the best rated episode of "Dad's Army" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 250 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/31/1968. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Museum Piece".