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The Best Episodes of The Likely Lads Season 1

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

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Terry Collier and Bob Ferris are good friends. Terry was working class and secure in his life, whereas Bob was more aspirational, determined to work his way to a better place. Both viewed the others'

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Likely Lads Season 1 Episode 6 - The Suitor
    7.9/10(37 votes)

    S1:E6

    Terry enlists Bob's help to try to get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend.

    Director:Dick Clement
    Writers:Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement

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  2. The Likely Lads Season 1 Episode 5 - Chance of a Lifetime
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E5

    The Lads are offered the chance to emigrate to Australia.

    Director:Dick Clement
    Writers:Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement

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  3. The Likely Lads Season 1 Episode 4 - The Other Side of the Fence
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    S1:E4

    Bob is offered a better job, in management.

    Director:Dick Clement
    Writers:Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement

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  4. The Likely Lads Season 1 Episode 1 - Entente Cordiale
    7.2/10(53 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Lads return home from their first foreign holiday, pursued by a French girl they met in Spain.

    Director:Dick Clement
    Writers:Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement

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  5. The Likely Lads Season 1 Episode 3 - Older Women Are More Experienced
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    S1:E3

    Terry finds an older girlfriend, and Bob finds a younger one.

    Director:Dick Clement
    Writers:Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement

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  6. The Likely Lads Season 1 Episode 2 - Double Date
    6.9/10(41 votes)

    S1:E2

    A lovelorn Bob is cheered up by a double date.

    Director:Dick Clement
    Writers:Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Suitor" is the best rated episode of "The Likely Lads" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Dick Clement and written by Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement, it aired on 1/20/1965. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chance of a Lifetime".