The Best Episodes of Steptoe and Son Season 7

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(105 votes)

   #1 - Men of Letters

   S7:E12/21/1972

   The local vicar asks the Steptoes if they will write an article for the parish magazine on the history of their profession. After arguing over who will write it, Harold gets the job, while Albert decides to get his own back with a crossword puzzle.

   Director:John Howard Davies

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:John Howard Davies

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   8.4/10(103 votes)

   #2 - A Star is Born

   S7:E22/28/1972

   Harold is offered a role in a new play performed by the local amateur dramatic society. They are to hold a rehearsal at his house but are one actor short, so Albert is asked to take part.

   Director:John Howard Davies

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:John Howard Davies

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   8.6/10(111 votes)

   #3 - Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning

   S7:E33/6/1972

   When Albert's older brother dies, he and Harold go to the funeral and meet the other members of the family. After the burial, they come back to the house for the reading of the will, but the family are in for a big shock.

   Director:John Howard Davies

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:John Howard Davies

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   8.4/10(90 votes)

   #4 - Live Now, P.A.Y.E. Later

   S7:E43/13/1972

   When Albert gets a letter from the tax people, he confesses to Harold that he has been claiming for his dead wife. The two of them start to plan what to do, when the tax inspector arrives.

   Director:John Howard Davies

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.0/10(95 votes)

   #5 - Loathe Story

   S7:E53/20/1972

   Because Albert wins at most things that they do together, Harold tries to strangle him, while sleepwalking. After seeing a psychiatrist, he thinks he's cured, until he goes back home and finds out what Albert has been up to.

   Director:John Howard Davies

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:John Howard Davies

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   9.2/10(138 votes)

   #6 - Divided We Stand

   S7:E63/27/1972

   Harold plans to redecorate the house, but he and Albert can't agree on anything. The only solution is a drastic one.

   Director:David Croft

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:David Croft

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   9.1/10(143 votes)

   #7 - The Desperate Hours

   S7:E74/3/1972

   Two convicts escape from prison and break into the Steptoes' house, holding them hostage.

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