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Only Fools and Horses.... Is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Seven series were originally transmitted on BBC One from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until 2003. In working-class

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Only Fools and Horses Season 1 Episode 1 - Big Brother
    7.6/10(1027 votes)

    #1 - Big Brother

    S1:E1

    Del's confident at last he's on to a winner with Trigger's consignment of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think of abandoning the high-flying world of trading for a real job?

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:John Sullivan

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  2. Only Fools and Horses Season 1 Episode 2 - Go West Young Man
    8.1/10(905 votes)

    #2 - Go West Young Man

    S1:E2

    Rodney’s depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird – Monica of the fat thighs – and life isn’t exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution – they’ll all be millionaires in a year – cue his smooth friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal…

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:John Sullivan

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  3. Only Fools and Horses Season 1 Episode 3 - Cash and Curry
    7.9/10(866 votes)

    #3 - Cash and Curry

    S1:E3

    Del's swooping in on the deal of a lifetime - it could keep them in Pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue. Trouble is, he hasn't reckoned on a touch of gang warfare.

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:John Sullivan

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  4. Only Fools and Horses Season 1 Episode 4 - The Second Time Around
    7.6/10(812 votes)

    #4 - The Second Time Around

    S1:E4

    Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:John Sullivan

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  5. Only Fools and Horses Season 1 Episode 5 - A Slow Bus to Chingford
    7.4/10(782 votes)

    #5 - A Slow Bus to Chingford

    S1:E5

    Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest moneymaking scam, Trotter's Ethnic Tours. But, why are there no takers?

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:John Sullivan

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  6. Only Fools and Horses Season 1 Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming
    7.7/10(822 votes)

    #6 - The Russians Are Coming

    S1:E6

    The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of the Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One things guaranteed: the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

    Director:Martin Shardlow
    Writer:John Sullivan

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Big Brother" is the best rated episode of "Only Fools and Horses" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1027 votes. Directed by Martin Shardlow and written by John Sullivan, it aired on 9/8/1981. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Go West Young Man".