The BEST episodes of Fawlty Towers season 2

Every episode of Fawlty Towers season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Fawlty Towers season 2!

Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.

Last Updated: 2/5/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
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Basil the Rat
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8.32
784 votes

#1 - Basil the Rat

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/1979

After a health inspector finds fault with the kitchen, the staff must bring it up to code while Manuel's rat is on the loose.

Directors: Bob Spiers
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The Psychiatrist
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8.01
858 votes

#2 - The Psychiatrist

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/1979

Basil is on high alert when a psychiatrist and his wife stay at the hotel.

Directors: Bob Spiers
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The Kipper and the Corpse
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7.99
928 votes

#3 - The Kipper and the Corpse

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/1979

After a guest dies during the night, Basil tries to hide the body until the undertakers arrive.

Directors: Bob Spiers
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Communication Problems
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7.96
878 votes

#4 - Communication Problems

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/1979

A hearing-impaired woman complains that money has been stolen while Basil tries to hide his racetrack winnings from Sybil.

Directors: Bob Spiers
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Waldorf Salad
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7.91
861 votes

#5 - Waldorf Salad

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/1979

An obnoxious American guest makes trouble for Basil.

Directors: Bob Spiers
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The Anniversary
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7.60
716 votes

#6 - The Anniversary

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/1979

Polly must play the role of Sybil when Sybil leaves Basil just before an anniversary party.

Directors: Bob Spiers
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