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The Best Episodes of The Famous Five Season 1

Every episode of The Famous Five Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Famous Five Season 1!

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The Famous Five is a British television series based on the children's books of the same name by Enid Blyton. It was broadcast on ITV over two series in 1978 and 1979. It was produced

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 5 - Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2)
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S1:E5

    Can there still be smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Five go to stay at the large old house, and discover lots of brilliant hiding places, even underground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out to sea - who are they?

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Gloria Tors

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  2. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 7 - Five Go Off to Camp (1)
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    S1:E7

    Spook trains in the middle of the night! And they seem to vanish into thin air - but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it. But the discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a train-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?

    Director:James Gatward
    Writer:Gail Renard

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  3. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 11 - Five on a Secret Trail
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S1:E11

    Camping again! This time the Five have pitched their tent near an old ruined cottage, which looks as though it's been abandoned for years. When Anne hears strange noises at night the others don't believe her ... until they see ghostly lights. Could the cottage be haunted?

    Director:Don Leaver
    Writer:Richard Sparks

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  4. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 9 - Five on a Hike Together
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S1:E9

    Dick is puzzled when he's woken by a light flashing through his window. Is someone trying to send him a coded message? And when the Famous Five hear of an escaped convict in the area, they are on red alert. The police won't help, so the Five have no choice but to solve the mystery alone.

    Director:Mike Connor
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  5. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 3 - Five Go Adventuring Again
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    S1:E3

    There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The Famous Five think they know who it is, but they need to prove it! Where can they find evidence? The discovery of an old map and very unusual hiding place is all they need to get to the bottom of this mystery and uncover the true culprit!

    Director:Don Leaver
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

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  6. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 8 - Five Go Off to Camp (2)
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    S1:E8

    Spook trains in the middle of the night! And they seem to vanish into thin air - but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it. But the discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a train-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?

    Director:James Gatward
    Writer:Gail Renard

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  7. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 4 - Five Go to Smuggler's Top (1)
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    S1:E4

    Can there still be smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Five go to stay at the large old house, and discover lots of brilliant hiding places, even underground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out to sea - who are they?

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Gloria Tors

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  8. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 6 - Five Go Off in a Caravan
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    S1:E6

    What is Uncle Quentin up to, all alone on Kirrin Island? He won't let anyone visit, not even George and the rest of the Famous Five. But Uncle Quentin isn't really alone on the island - someone is watching his every move.

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Richard Sparks

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  9. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 12 - Five Go to Billycock Hill
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    S1:E12

    Hurrah! It's holiday time, and the Famous Five are spending it at Billycock Hill. Most exciting of all, they've made a new friend - a real pilot! But when he disappears with top secret equipment, the Five are puzzled. Could their new friend be a spy?

    Director:Don Leaver
    Writer:Gail Renard

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  10. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 13 - Five on Finniston Farm
    7.2/10(34 votes)

    S1:E13

    There is a ruined castle on Finniston Farm, but only the dungeons remain and no one knows where they are! The Famous Five are determined to find them, and whatever else is hidden inside, but someone else wants to find out too. Can the Five get there first?

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Gloria Tors

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  11. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 10 - Five Go to Mystery Moor
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    S1:E10

    Mystery Moor is aptly named, as the Five discover! There's something dangerous out there, but gang need help to find out what it is. The travellers camped on the moor are unfriendly, so the Famous Five have no other choice but to risk the treacherous mists and follow the trail.

    Director:James Gatward
    Writer:Gloria Tors

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  12. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 1 - Five on Kirrin Island (1)
    7.0/10(70 votes)

    S1:E1

    There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island, but where's the treasure? The Five are on the trail, looking for clues ... but they're not alone and time is running out.

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Richard Sparks

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  13. The Famous Five Season 1 Episode 2 - Five on Kirrin Island (2)
    6.8/10(52 votes)

    S1:E2

    There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island, but where's the treasure? The Five are on the trail, looking for clues ... but they're not alone and time is running out.

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Richard Sparks

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2)" is the best rated episode of "The Famous Five" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Peter Duffell and written by Gloria Tors, it aired on 7/31/1978. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Five Go Off to Camp (1)".