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The Best Episodes of This Is England '86

Every episode of This Is England '86 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of This Is England '86!

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It's 1986 - the year Maradona ends England's World Cup dreams in Mexico; the year Top Gun is the highest grossing film; the year over 3.4 million Brits are unemployed and the year Shaun is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    This Is England '86 Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.7/10(429 votes)

    #1 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    After waking, Combo informs Shaun and Smell that his mother is dying. Shaun takes him to see his mother, but when they get there they discover she has already died. Combo says goodbye to his mother's body.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. This Is England '86 Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(399 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Shaun faces life on the streets after he rejects his mother, and Lol's troubles are compounded when her father Mick reveals his true colours. Meanwhile, a game of football at the park descends into chaos, Meggy comes close to meeting the son he never knew he had, and a familiar face returns to the fold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. This Is England '86 Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(410 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    With Shaun firmly back with his old gang, life appears good, but trouble brews among his friends. With Milky and Woody competing for her affections, Lol returns home to find her father has resurfaced. Meanwhile, Gadget harbours an unrequited love for Kelly, and Cynth continues to pursue a relationship with Mr Sandhu, much to her son's distaste.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. This Is England '86 Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(458 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Shaun is about to leave school and enter the adult world. All he wants to do is enjoy his freedom while he still can, but his mother and the local bullies have other ideas. Meanwhile, Woody and Lol nervously anticipate their wedding, but one of them is getting cold feet - before a medical emergency places the big day in jeopardy.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "This Is England '86". It scored 8.7/10 based on 429 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2010. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".