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The Worst Episodes of The Famous Five

Every episode of The Famous Five ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Famous Five!

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 1 - The Curse of Kirrin Island
    5.6/10(228 votes)

    S1:E1

    George Barnard's life is turned upside down when she and her cousins embark on a treasure hunt. Soon, they find themselves battling a merciless enemy who wants to change the world.

    Director:Tim Kirkby
    Writer:Matthew Read

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  2. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 2 - Peril on the Night Train
    6.2/10(137 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Uncle Quentin's life's work is stolen from Kirrin Cottage, the Famous Five take the night train to Scotland and are drawn into a deadly game of espionage, theft and deceit.

    Director:Asim Abbasi
    Writer:Priya K. Dosanjh

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  3. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 3 - The Eye of the Sunrise
    6.6/10(113 votes)

    S1:E3

    As the summer comes to an end, George sets in motion a final adventure to protect a circus magician from an unscrupulous doctor who wishes to make use of his powers in the clinic.

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writers:Matthew Bouch, Matthew Read

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  4. The Famous Five Season 2 Episode 1 - Mystery at the Prospect Hotel
    6.6/10(73 votes)

    S2:E1

    The Five are reunited by mysterious letters sent by an old friend at the spooky Prospect Hotel. Their mission? To solve a murder. The twist? It hasn’t happened yet.

    Director:Asim Abbasi
    Writer:Guy Andrews

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  5. The Famous Five Season 2 Episode 2 - Big Trouble on Billycock Hill
    7.5/10(61 votes)

    S2:E2

    When a Spitfire crashes near Kirrin Cottage, the Five must work together to save the injured pilot and find out the truth of what happened to him, before his enemies strike again.

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Tom Bidwell

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Curse of Kirrin Island" is the worst rated episode of "The Famous Five". It scored 5.6/10 based on 228 votes. Directed by Tim Kirkby and written by Matthew Read, it aired on 12/9/2023. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Peril on the Night Train".