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The Best Episodes of Paddington Bear

Every episode of Paddington Bear ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Paddington Bear!

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Paddington Bear is a series of British animated shorts based on the Paddington Bear book series by Michael Bond produced by FilmFair. This was the first television series based on the popular children's book Paddington

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Paddington Bear Season 2 Episode 21 - Trouble in the Bargain Basement
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Trouble in the Bargain Basement

    S2:E21

    Paddington visits a bargain basement in, when he tries a demonstration at making pancakes with a frying pan, he accidentally flips the batter all over the audience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Paddington Bear Season 2 Episode 12 - Paddington in the Hot Seat
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Paddington in the Hot Seat

    S2:E12

    Paddington finds himself on a Tv game show (again) this time called "The Sage of Britian".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 2 - A Bear in Hot Water
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #3 - A Bear in Hot Water

    S1:E2

    Paddington doesn't know how to have a bath, attempts to show him end in disaster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 27 - A Visit to the Hospital
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #4 - A Visit to the Hospital

    S1:E27

    Paddington decides to have his head checked.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Paddington Bear Season 2 Episode 15 - Paddington Weighs In
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Paddington Weighs In

    S2:E15

    Paddington visits a health centre.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Paddington Bear Season 2 Episode 23 - Paddington Dines Out
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Paddington Dines Out

    S2:E23

    The Browns go out to a posh restaurant to celebrate Paddington's birthday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 1 - Please Look After This Bear
    8.2/10(47 votes)

    #7 - Please Look After This Bear

    S1:E1

    Mr and Mrs Brown are at Paddington Station, they meet a bear, decide to adopt him and name him after the station.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 8 - Paddington Makes a Bid
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Paddington Makes a Bid

    S1:E8

    Paddington accidentally buys several items when Mr. Gruber, antique dealer extraordinair, takes him to an auction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 14 - A Visit to the Dentist
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #9 - A Visit to the Dentist

    S1:E14

    Paddington goes to the dentist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 22 - Trouble at the Wax Works
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Trouble at the Wax Works

    S1:E22

    Paddington is mistaken for one of the statues in the local waxwork museum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 25 - Paddington Hits the Jackpot
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Paddington Hits the Jackpot

    S1:E25

    Paddington is a contestant on quiz show 'Lucky For Some'.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 26 - Paddington Hits Out
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Paddington Hits Out

    S1:E26

    Paddington enters a Golf Tournament.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 3 - Paddington Goes Underground
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #13 - Paddington Goes Underground

    S1:E3

    Paddington travels on the underground with Mrs. Brown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 7 - A Family Group
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #14 - A Family Group

    S1:E7

    Paddington attempts to take a photo of the Browns using an old camera.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 13 - Too Much Off the Top
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Too Much Off the Top

    S1:E13

    Some thoughtless person has left Paddington in charge of a barber's shop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 21 - Paddington and the Cold Snap
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Paddington and the Cold Snap

    S1:E21

    Paddington tries to help Mr. Curry by fixing his frozen pipes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 4 - A Shopping Expedition
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #17 - A Shopping Expedition

    S1:E4

    While shopping for some pyjamas Paddington mistakes a shop window for a changing room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Do-It-Yourself

    S1:E9

    Paddington tries making a magazine rack for Mr. Curry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 10 - A Disappearing Trick
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #19 - A Disappearing Trick

    S1:E10

    Paddington tries to entertain everyone. with his magic act.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 11 - Something Nasty in the Kitchen
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #20 - Something Nasty in the Kitchen

    S1:E11

    Paddington is the only person in charge after the rest of the fmaily are in bed ill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 12 - Trouble at the Launderette
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Trouble at the Launderette

    S1:E12

    Paddington stumbles into trouble while taking clothes to the launderette.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 19 - Mr. Curry Takes a Bath
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Mr. Curry Takes a Bath

    S1:E19

    Mr. Curry decides to try out the new sauna Mr. Brown has had installed, Paddington ends up being locked inside.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 20 - Paddington Turns Detective
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Paddington Turns Detective

    S1:E20

    One night Paddington notices a repeated flashing of tourchlight and decides to investigate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 23 - Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep

    S1:E23

    The misadventures of Paddington as he cleans a chimney.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Paddington Bear Season 1 Episode 28 - Paddington Recommended
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #25 - Paddington Recommended

    S1:E28

    Paddington is mistaken for a famous gourmet in a restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Trouble in the Bargain Basement" is the best rated episode of "Paddington Bear". It scored 8.6/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/14/1980. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Paddington in the Hot Seat".