The Best Episodes of This Is Jinsy Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(22 votes)

   #1 - Wedding Lottery

   S1:E19/19/2011

   Surreal comedy set on the fictional island of Jinsy, starring Chris Bran and Justin Chubb. The islanders prepare to be randomly married off by local celebrity Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant) in the wedding lottery, and Maven, the island's arbiter, decides to enter his hapless assistant Sporall into the draw. With Harry Hill, Jennifer Saunders, Alice Lowe and Janine Duvitski

   Director:Matt Lipsey

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   7.2/10(18 votes)

   #2 - Cupboards

   S1:E29/19/2011

   The islanders fall under the spell of charismatic cupboard salesman Eric Dunt (Peter Serafinowicz) after Maven becomes convinced he is their new deity - but Sporall is not impressed by the new arrival's credentials. Surreal comedy, starring Chris Bran and Justin Chubb

   Director:Matt Lipsey

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   8.1/10(13 votes)

   #3 - Beardboy

   S1:E39/26/2011

   Jinsy's annual celebration of facial fur is thrown into disarray when a mysterious assailant starts nibbling beards. Catherine Tate guest stars as the Chief Editor for Glove Hygiene Monthly, who leads the way when it comes to cleanliness, and comes to Jinsy to interview Arbiter Maven. However, there may be more to her than meets the eye.

   Director:Matt Lipsey

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   8.0/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Ool Bat

   S1:E410/3/2011

   Maven makes plans for a new bridge designed to look like his nose, but a local environmentalist threatens to bring the project to a halt. The arbiter is forced to use his negotiating skills, and thinks he may have found a way to appease his troublesome foe - until incompetent chef Reerdon gets involved. Guest starring Kevin Eldon (Big Train, Jam) and KT Tunstall

   Director:Matt Lipsey

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   8.2/10(10 votes)

   #5 - Nameworm

   S1:E510/10/2011

   Winter arrives on Jinsy and Maven is forced to embark on an important journey with one of his former teachers, who takes great pleasure in tormenting him. However, as conditions get more treacherous, the travellers take refuge in a miniature chalet - and a chance meeting leads to a sudden change of plans. Guest starring Simon Callow and Nigel Planer.

   Director:Matt Lipsey

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   6.7/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Vel

   S1:E610/17/2011

   Maven is upset that he is not considered part of Jinsy's intellectual elite, and desperately searches for a way to gain acceptance. A visit to a local playgroup seems to provide him with a solution, but some questionable assistance from Sporall puts the plan in jeopardy. With Jane Horrocks, Don Warrington (Rising Damp) and Marek Larwood (We Are Klang)

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   8.0/10(10 votes)

   #7 - Zoop

   S1:E710/24/2011

   With the pig postal system already causing him major stress, Maven is forced to deal with a renegade thrash-folk band and its enigmatic leader

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   7.6/10(9 votes)

   #8 - Klepman

   S1:E810/31/2011

   Brian Murphy and Colin Hoult guest star as Maven finds himself stranded, humiliated and at the mercy of a mysterious, seaweed-based beast.

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