Small Prophets S1E4 — The Birds of America

7.9

Small Prophets•Season 1•Episode 4

The Birds of America

7.9/10 · 322 votesMar 2, 202630 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Clive is seething when a truckload of steaming horse manure is dumped in front of Michael's house. Kacey comes round to help bury the jars and asks Michael about the hoarded boxes.

Directed byMackenzie Crook

Written byMackenzie Crook

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes6

E1 7.6

Down at the Cul-de-Sac

Is This Legal?

Should I Be Scared?

The Birds of America

Who's Gonna Make Me Laugh?

E6 8.3

The Wise Man's Song

Cast11

Pearce Quigley

Michael Sleep

Michael Palin

Brian

Lauren Patel

Kacey

Mackenzie Crook

Gordon

Shola Adewusi

Olive

Paul Kaye

Roy

Jon Pointing

Clive

Sophie Willan

Bev

Adam Wright

Elliot

Charlotte Mills

Hilary

Ed Kear

Brigham

Crew2

Mackenzie Crook

Writer

Mackenzie Crook

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Birds of America" is episode 4 of Small Prophets season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 322 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Mackenzie Crook and written by Mackenzie Crook, it aired on March 2, 2026.

Next: E5 · Who's Gonna Make Me Laugh?Best of Season 1