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The Best Episodes of On the Buses Season 1

Every episode of On the Buses Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of On the Buses Season 1!

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On the Buses is a British comedy series created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, broadcast in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1973. The writers' previous successes with The Rag Trade and Meet the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    On the Buses Season 1 Episode 1 - The Early Shift
    5.5/10(119 votes)

    #1 - The Early Shift

    S1:E1

    The bus crews go on strike because of disagreements with the management. It causes no end of trouble at work and at home. Stan is hailed hero of the day.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  2. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 2 - The New Conductor
    7.0/10(100 votes)

    #2 - The New Conductor

    S1:E2

    When Stan sees his new clippie Iris all his nervousness goes, and they end up on a date together. He tells mum he is working an extra shift so he can take Iris out. What will Arthur and Mum think when he takes her home after the pub?

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  3. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 3 - Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)
    7.0/10(92 votes)

    #3 - Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)

    S1:E3

    To help with the family income, Olive gets a job as a clippie. She gets put on Stan's bus, against his wishes. The trouble is Olive does not travel well!

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  4. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 4 - Bus Driver's Stomach
    7.0/10(87 votes)

    #4 - Bus Driver's Stomach

    S1:E4

    Sitting on the bus engine all day has given Stan an over acidic stomach, known at the depot as 'bus drivers stomach'. When Blakey announces medical checks for the staff, Stan has to try and get himself fit to pass the medical, even if it means giving up greasy fried food!

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  5. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 5 - The New Inspector
    7.0/10(85 votes)

    #5 - The New Inspector

    S1:E5

    Stan is in need of some extra cash, so he applies for a position as an Inspector, but soon starts to worry about what the other lads will think of him.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  6. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 6 - The Canteen
    7.0/10(89 votes)

    #6 - The Canteen

    S1:E6

    After complaints are made about it, the bus crews decide to take over the running of the canteen and make Olive the new cook.

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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  7. On the Buses Season 1 Episode 7 - The Darts Match
    7.0/10(86 votes)

    #7 - The Darts Match

    S1:E7

    Stan and Jack are challenged to a darts match by two clippies, Iris and Jenny. Stan feels he's a bit out of practice and so spends all his spare time practicing his darts playing. When he drops one of his darts in Olive's stew, he has to use a new set which he is not used to. His darts playing has the added problem of Iris' flirting during the match!

    Director:Stuart Allen
    Writers:Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Early Shift" is the best rated episode of "On the Buses" season 1. It scored 5.5/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Stuart Allen and written by Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe, it aired on 2/28/1969. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "The New Conductor".