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Mel and Howard's wedding is one week away. Howard experiences a series of humiliating disasters in the week leading up to the ceremony.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Worst Week of My Life Season 3 Episode 3 - The Worst Christmas of My Life (3)
    8.9/10(56 votes)

    #1 - The Worst Christmas of My Life (3)

    S3:E3

    Christmas Day arrives and so begins a day of friends, food, fun and the odd potentially fatal occurance. Will Howard step in and save the day?

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  2. The Worst Week of My Life Season 3 Episode 1 - The Worst Christmas of My Life (1)
    8.8/10(79 votes)

    #2 - The Worst Christmas of My Life (1)

    S3:E1

    Howard's Christmas isn't off to a festive start, when events at the office party ripple out to affect the in-laws' holiday gathering party and his dignity.

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  3. The Worst Week of My Life Season 3 Episode 2 - The Worst Christmas of My Life (2)
    8.8/10(57 votes)

    #3 - The Worst Christmas of My Life (2)

    S3:E2

    It's Christmas Eve and as the preparations build so do Howard's troubles. Perhaps taking Baby Emily to visit Santa will provide some much needed festive fun?

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  4. The Worst Week of My Life Season 2 Episode 6 - Saturday
    8.6/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Saturday

    S2:E6

    It's the weekend at last and the big day for Dick's celebration. Friends and family are arriving and Howard helps to get things ready. With the party in full swing and Dick's special gift finally secured, the evening seems set for success — but not before yet another interruption...

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  5. The Worst Week of My Life Season 2 Episode 7 - Sunday
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Sunday

    S2:E7

    All hands are on deck for the baby's arrival. Howard and Dick work together and just in time, the midwife arrives. As the night wears on, anticipation builds. Will what has been the worst week of their lives turn into the best one yet for Howard and Mel?

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  6. The Worst Week of My Life Season 2 Episode 2 - Tuesday
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Tuesday

    S2:E2

    Mel forces Howard to make a dreaded housing decision, and then he's called back to work... accused of sexual harassment.

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  7. The Worst Week of My Life Season 2 Episode 3 - Wednesday
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    #7 - Wednesday

    S2:E3

    After the adventures of the night, Howard is excused from the day's special occasion — instead opting to prepare a celebratory meal. With extra company in the shape of Uncle Fraser and problems from work still tugging at Howard's heels, can the evening for once be a pleasant one?

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  8. The Worst Week of My Life Season 2 Episode 1 - Monday
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Monday

    S2:E1

    Howard and mother-to-be Mel begin the week by moving into the cottage bequeathed to them in Granny's will, but their upheaval coincides with the funeral. When one of the pallbearers takes ill, Dick finds it difficult to entrust the job to the new member of the family.

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  9. The Worst Week of My Life Season 2 Episode 4 - Thursday
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    #9 - Thursday

    S2:E4

    As the week drags on for Howard, things seem to be going from bad to worse. Dick discovers the truth about the cottage and Howard's trouble at work is also revealed. Poor Howard, at least friends over for dinner will provide some much-needed light relief.

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  10. The Worst Week of My Life Season 2 Episode 5 - Friday
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Friday

    S2:E5

    Howard is doing his best to put a few things right, but it's not easy. As progress is made on one thing, yet another seems to be waiting to catch him out. After a tense work meeting, it seems that Mel's big day has arrived early! Is it time to meet Baby Steel?

    Directors:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  11. The Worst Week of My Life Season 1 Episode 1 - Monday
    7.7/10(82 votes)

    #11 - Monday

    S1:E1

    On the Monday before his wedding, all is right with Howard's world. That is until a disastrous send-off at work, an horrific dinner at his in-laws to be, and a wedding ring that disappears.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  12. The Worst Week of My Life Season 1 Episode 3 - Wednesday
    7.7/10(61 votes)

    #12 - Wednesday

    S1:E3

    Howard scrambles to reconcile with Mel, but when Cassie cons him into meeting with her, things go off the rails all over again.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  13. The Worst Week of My Life Season 1 Episode 6 - Saturday
    7.7/10(61 votes)

    #13 - Saturday

    S1:E6

    Granny is in hospital and wedding preparations continue. However, Dick decides that the wedding is off and then Mel flees.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  14. The Worst Week of My Life Season 1 Episode 7 - Sunday
    7.6/10(61 votes)

    #14 - Sunday

    S1:E7

    Cassie has kidnapped Mel, under threat of killing her. She wants Howard to bring the vicar and marry her within the hour.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  15. The Worst Week of My Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Tuesday
    7.5/10(66 votes)

    #15 - Tuesday

    S1:E2

    Mel's sister Sophe promises to keep quiet about the locked-up dog when Howard offers relational advice, but that backfires. Meanwhile, Dick proves remarkably understanding after confessions and discoveries.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  16. The Worst Week of My Life Season 1 Episode 4 - Thursday
    7.5/10(59 votes)

    #16 - Thursday

    S1:E4

    Howard's misery resumes when his crazy would be-fiancée's dad Barry Turner turns up, begging to give her a chance by postponing his wedding with Mel. By now, her dad is rather partisan to the idea, and even Mel gets ever more suspicious. Her uncle Fraser, a vet, insists he should be entrusted with wedding security.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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  17. The Worst Week of My Life Season 1 Episode 5 - Friday
    7.5/10(59 votes)

    #17 - Friday

    S1:E5

    With Ben unconscious, Howard has to find another best man, which proves difficult. And then Ben's parents make an impression when they arrive to meet the Cooks. Meanwhile, Cassie is still determined to stop the wedding.

    Director:Dan Zeff
    Writers:Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Worst Christmas of My Life (3)" is the best rated episode of "The Worst Week of My Life". It scored 8.9/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell and written by Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell, it aired on 12/22/2006. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Worst Christmas of My Life (1)".