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The Best Episodes of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1

Every episode of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1!

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Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin goes through a mid-life crisis and fakes his own death. Returning in disguise after various attempts at finding a 'new life', he gets his old job

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1 Episode 1 - Hippopotamus
    8.3/10(126 votes)

    #1 - Hippopotamus

    S1:E1

    Reggie's life as a sales executive at Sunshine Desserts is getting too much for him and the strain is starting to show.

    Director:John Howard Davies
    Writer:David Nobbs

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  2. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1 Episode 2 - Nightmare in the Park
    8.2/10(106 votes)

    #2 - Nightmare in the Park

    S1:E2

    Reggie's plans for a relaxing weekend are scuppered when the family decides to visit a safari park.

    Directors:John Howard Davies, Gareth Gwenlan
    Writer:David Nobbs

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  3. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1 Episode 3 - The Sunday Extraordinary Business Meeting
    8.5/10(101 votes)

    #3 - The Sunday Extraordinary Business Meeting

    S1:E3

    Elizabeth is away, so Reggie decides to invite his secretary Joan over for a secret tryst... but constant visitors from family and friends prevent this.

    Director:Gareth Gwenlan
    Writer:David Nobbs

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  4. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1 Episode 4 - The Bizarre Dinner Party
    8.0/10(94 votes)

    #4 - The Bizarre Dinner Party

    S1:E4

    With Elizabeth still away, Reggie hosts a dinner party (without any food) for his business associates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1 Episode 5 - The Speech to the British Fruit Association
    8.3/10(96 votes)

    #5 - The Speech to the British Fruit Association

    S1:E5

    After a disastrous public speech to the Fruit Association at Bilberry Hall, Reggie decides to take drastic action...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1 Episode 6 - Trying a Frenchman, Welshman, Scotsman and an Italian
    8.3/10(94 votes)

    #6 - Trying a Frenchman, Welshman, Scotsman and an Italian

    S1:E6

    After his fake suicide, Reggie tries out a number of different new identities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Season 1 Episode 7 - The Memorial Service
    8.3/10(89 votes)

    #7 - The Memorial Service

    S1:E7

    Reggie returns as Martin Wellborn, attends his own memorial service, and wins back Elizabeth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hippopotamus" is the best rated episode of "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 126 votes. Directed by John Howard Davies and written by David Nobbs, it aired on 9/8/1976. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Nightmare in the Park".