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The Best Episodes of The Two Ronnies

Every episode of The Two Ronnies ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Two Ronnies!

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The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Two Ronnies Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    This episode includes the classic 'Four Candles' sketch, the introduction of Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales in 'The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town' and a musical number featuring two char ladies.

    Directors:James Gilbert, Terry Hughes
    Writers:David Nobbs, David Renwick

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  2. The Two Ronnies Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S8:E1

    Sketches include an episode of Mastermind where the contestant answers the question before last, there is a public service message by the local policeman, we get a simple explanation of why we're living longer, there is the first part of "The Worm that Turned", we get a simple explanation how doctor shopping can help, finishing other people's sentences in the local, Ronnie decides to change his approach and tells us a new joke, and the musical finale is Broadway Malady. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Two Ronnies Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    Sketches include The Cockney Rhyming Slang Sermon, The New Butler and Dr Death. There's the first part of The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town (written by Spike Milligan) and a Native Indian musical number.

    Directors:James Gilbert, Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Two Ronnies Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S8:E2

    Sketches include waiting for an audition for a musical, there is a spokesman on saving energy, what happens when your ears are improved, ordering tea at the roadside vendor, there is part two of "The Worm that Turned", a confusing conversation in the pub, what happens when you copy somebody else, Ronnie starts his story with a red nose, and the musical finale is down at the hunt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Two Ronnies Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Sketches include about shouting in a library, going for a driving test, we find out how to care for the sick, Ronnie tells us how things are going on the home front, and we see the main production, which is called Colditz. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine, and the singer Dana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Two Ronnies Season 6 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S6:E1

    Sketches include 'The Optician' and 'The Pub'. There's the first instalment of a new Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley serial, 'Stop, You're Killing Me', and music from The Nolan Sisters and Pete Cutters & the Boggers.

    Directors:James Gilbert, Terry Hughes
    Writer:David Nobbs

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  7. The Two Ronnies Season 7 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    S7:E1

    A man gets more than he bargained for when he goes in search of McCleary's Gold, and a shopkeeper boasts that his store stocks every kind of bean imaginable. Manhattan Transfer provide the music.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle

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  8. The Two Ronnies Season 7 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

    S7:E2

    More comedy, sketch and song with masters of mirth, Ronnies Corbett and Barker. Special guests are Manhattan Transfer who sing Snooty Little Cutie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle

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  9. The Two Ronnies Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Sketches include a visit to a pub where jealousy is a problem, we learn how to build a garden shed, there's an attempt at a protection racket that doesn't quite go as planned, the au pair returns, there is a problem in business, Ronnie tells us about a date, a man tries to get through customs, and the main production this week is Jason King. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine, and the The New Seekers sing "We've Got to Do it Now".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Two Ronnies Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S8:E5

    Sketches include a shopping list with bad hand-writing at the local shop, an announcement from the Minnistry of Intelligense, the disadvantage of having one eye, there is the fifth part of "The Worm that Turned", some pub philosophy now that Britain is in the European Community, Ronnie reads his personal file that the BBC has on him, and the musical finale is by the Rochdale Ringers. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Two Ronnies Season 10 Episode 7 - The Two Ronnies Christmas Special 1984
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #11 - The Two Ronnies Christmas Special 1984

    S10:E7

    Kerstentertainment van Ronnie Barker en Ronnie Corbett.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Two Ronnies Season 11 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Episode 5

    S11:E5

    Sketches include a restaurant where the waiter wants the diners to hurry up so that he can go, we have a message from Dr. Paul Smith who is the president of the Royal Society for the Relief of Sufferers of Mispronunciation, two tramps discuss their lack of money, two former actors who are now cat burglars meet while working, two tramps discuss food, we go the Trocadero Bootle and listen to Cliff Clive and the Jivers, Ronnie tells us about his school days, we go the Alhambra in Southend and see one of Max Speed's last performances with The 'Nifty Nickers' Girls, the final drama is a spy thriller called 'Tinker Tailor Smiley Doyle'. The musical performer is Elaine Paige.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Two Ronnies Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    #13 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    The main sketches are the news report put together in a hurry, unable to control himself at a party, a doctor with a cure for saying things twice, Hampton Wick episode 1, sending flowers through Interpol, Paris, getting a hearing aid. Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones draw the show to a conclusion with their blue-grass performance. The musical guests are Tina Charles and New World, and Alfredo does a vaudeville act.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Two Ronnies Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Sketches are a visit to the doctor where you get more than you expect, we see a magic ring, there is a routine set in a pub, we find out hot to get married, two old men from the services reminisce, Ronnie gives us some parish news, and the main production this week is Star Trek. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine, and the group Design.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Two Ronnies Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Sketches include a visit to the tourist office of a country behind the iron curtain, there is an explanation about symbols used on television, there is a visit to the Limerick Clinic for a bad back, there is performance by a guitar duo, we hear that Ronnie's wife has won two competitions, and the main production this week is The Regiment, which is set in Rawlpore, India. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine to "Yesterday", and the singer Elaine Delmar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Two Ronnies Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    Sketches include Spoonerisms and part four of Death Can Be Fatal. Michel Legrand performs "Theme from Summer of '42". In the musical finale the Ronnies sing songs from "Oh What A Lovely War" as John Mills and Mrs. Mills.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Two Ronnies Season 6 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Episode 3

    S6:E3

    Sketches include a customer asking a salesman for some strange ice cream flavours. Ball and Socket spoof Hinge and Bracket in the musical finale.

    Directors:James Gilbert, Terry Hughes
    Writer:David Nobbs

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  18. The Two Ronnies Season 6 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Episode 5

    S6:E5

    In Stop! You're Killing Me, Piggy and Charlie plan to investigate the lord of the manor, but first they must do a spot of ghosthunting. The Two Ronnies perform with steel band The New Sensations in the musical finale.

    Directors:James Gilbert, Terry Hughes
    Writer:David Nobbs

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  19. The Two Ronnies Season 7 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Episode 5

    S7:E5

    Sketches, songs and monologues with Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker. The duo dress up again for musical finale Down Mexico Way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle

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  20. The Two Ronnies Season 8 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Episode 3

    S8:E3

    Sketches include visiting the Arnold Murray School of Dancing, we hear from a spokesman from the Ministry of Poetry, how men can describe a bra's size, there is the next episode of "The Worm that Turned", what happens when you put a swear box in the local, manners at the bank, Ronnie tells us how the BBC DG is unhappy with the quality of his jokes, a house visit by the doctor, the final musical comes from the sultan's harem. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Two Ronnies Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Episode 4

    S8:E4

    Sketches include greeting card rhymes gone wrong, there is a spokesman from the Royal Society for Mispronunciation, there is the next part of "The Worm that Turned", be careful what you wish for, we visit the participants at The Inventors' Convention, Ronnie bought this week's joke at a jumble sale, and in the musical finale we don the lederhosen and head to Bavaria for the Oktoberfest. The musical guest is Barbara Dickson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Two Ronnies Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Episode 6

    S8:E6

    Sketches include a robbery where nothing works, there is a talk about money and what to do if you can't get enough of it, grounds for divorce, there is the next part of "The Worm that Turned", being honest at a party, Ronnie tells us things are tense on the home front, and the musical finale is by the Beefeaters at the Tower of London. The musical guest is Barbara Dickson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Two Ronnies Season 8 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #23 - Episode 7

    S8:E7

    Sketches include the sweet shop where nothing is too much trouble, commentating whilst waiting for an orchestral performance in the Princess Charlotte Hall in Eckham, if you're dizzy in the morning, there is the penultimate part of "The Worm that Turned", a party where an Englishman learns something about the Scottish clans, Ronnie starts with a message for the dogs watching and finishes with a golf story, and the musical finale has a Star Wars theme. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Two Ronnies Season 9 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Episode 3

    S9:E3

    Sketches include a party after a secret visit to Africa, a message by vet Algernon Dinge about the care and treatment of sick animals, the problem with hiking, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley continue on the case called Band of Slaves, there's some domestic trouble between Ethel and Arnold and their pets, Ronnie tells us about how to make an inspiration sermon, and the musical finale is about Teeny Todd. The musical guest is Marti Webb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Two Ronnies Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Sketches include a visit to the psychiatrist, we have Consumer's Corner with Boffo products, there is a home visit by the police, there are the tryouts to be a news reader, Ronnie tells us about last night's producer's party, and the main production this week is The Onedin Line. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine to "Johnny B Goode", and the group Blue Mink.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "The Two Ronnies". It scored 8.4/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by James Gilbert, Terry Hughes and written by David Nobbs, David Renwick, it aired on 9/18/1976. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".