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The Best Episodes of Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2

Every episode of Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2!

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Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 Episode 5 - Show Eleven
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    S2:E5

    Sketches: MGM Skit / Death Of A Princess (Apology To The Saudis) / Prostitute / Thatcher actor / Kosher Chewing Gum / Stamp auction / Train carriage cleaners / Multi-ligual Hotel Sign / News vendors / Remote Control / Gerald The Gorilla / Man In Post Office / Kidnapping / Tarts / Princess Anne And Mark Philips / Domino Theory / Neanderthal man / Instant Pot Meals / Bob Wellings / King Of Rock n Roll / Banging On The Ceiling / Train Drums

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton, Mel Smith

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  2. Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 Episode 4 - International Darts
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    S2:E4

    Sketches: International Darts / Milkman's Note / Beat The Cliché / One-man bus / Gone With The Wind / Superman / Cinema Age Restrictions / Tramp / Time Out Lonely Hearts / Late Abortion / Jean Paul Satre / Shop Assistants / Euthanasia / Thoucht For The Day / Confessional / Gob Of The Month / And all because the lady loves...

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton, Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith

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  3. Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 Episode 7 - Death Lasers Of Kazaan
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    S2:E7

    Sketches: Confrontation Song / Points Of View / Cannabis / Guinness / Defence Minister / Police station phone call / Metal detector / Restaurant revolutions / Transplant Olympics / Freddie Cosgray / Is smoking safer than crossing the road? / Ayatollah Song / Exam Guide / Police Yob

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton

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  4. Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 Episode 2 - Show Eight
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    S2:E2

    Sketches: Airline Terrorists / Film Certification / Space Invaders / Dinner Party / Awards Ceremony (Sofas) / Alabammy Bound / Prestel / Kleptomania / Vegtarian Hunting Season / Stereoids / Rowan Rants On / Milkman / Ford Cortina / Lead Poisoning / Kiss of life / Government Training Film / Hairdressers / School of archaeology / Aeroplane toilet / Arianna Advert / Boxing in Johannesburg / Rowan Apologises / Clint Eastwood / Debating Point

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton

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  5. Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 Episode 3 - Don't Get Your Vicars In A Twist!
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    S2:E3

    Sketches: Russian Army / FIAT Advert / Postman / Railway Announcement / Stout Life / Talking to daffodils / Crime Figures / Out-of-touch Judge / Train cancellation/Announcer breaks down / Glue Sniffing / Suicide / Loud Reporter / James Burke / American Express / President Tito / I Like Bouncing / Abu Ben Adhem

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Richard Curtis, Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith

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  6. Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 Episode 6 - Show Twelve
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    S2:E6

    Sketches: Guardsmen / Blood bank sign / Morgue / Parkinson with Billy Connolly / Pottery presenter / Hi-Fi Shop / Campari and Soda / Passport Photos / News For The Deaf / Mugging / The Devil: Is He All Bad? / Contagious spots / Origami / Hitchcock Directs The News / Hidden Switch / Janet Street Porter interviews Billy Connolly

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Richard Curtis

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  7. Not the Nine O'Clock News Season 2 Episode 1 - The Outrageously Expensive Not The Nine O'Clock News Show
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    S2:E1

    Sketches: Grand National Skit / Pinball / Helicopter / Alidair Milne / Wimpy Burgers / Non-Diet Pepsi / Car Vandals / The Cost Of A sketch / Dolphin for President / The lesson I learned from Chappaquiddick / Parkinson Meets Parkinson / Maternity Ward / Perfect evening / Lifeboats / The Nancy Boys / Cottage In Wales

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Show Eleven" is the best rated episode of "Not the Nine O'Clock News" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Richard Curtis, Andy Hamilton, Mel Smith, it aired on 4/28/1980. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "International Darts".