The WORST episodes of Alas Smith and Jones

Every episode of Alas Smith and Jones ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Alas Smith and Jones!

Alas Smith and Jones is a British comedy sketch television series featuring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that ran on BBC One and BBC Two from 31 January 1984 to 14 October 1998. From series 5 in 1989 the 'Alas' title was dropped and became simply Smith and Jones.

Last Updated: 8/15/2024Network: BBCStatus: Ended
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Comics Relief
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#1 - Comics Relief

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/3/1991

Last in the series starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. A preview of a new movie about the Welsh mafia, and clairvoyant Doris Cockney.

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Griff's Accident
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#2 - Griff's Accident

Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/1998

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones conclude their series of comic sketches with the duo revealing an amazing breakthrough in personal technology. With guest, rock guitarist Brian May.

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Flight Simulator
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#3 - Flight Simulator

Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/1998

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones continue their series of comic sketches. There's a spoof of Alfred Hitchcock 's classic film Rear Window and new dance sensation Conga Britannica.

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Bronstein - Police Chiropodist
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#4 - Bronstein - Police Chiropodist

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/1984

The first of six programmes starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones with Annabel Leventon, Annette Lynton, Shane Rimmer. Andrew Francis, Raymond Mason and a special guest appearance by Nicholas Ball. A hard-hitting exposé of sperm banks, Samurai accountants and chiropody, all done with impeccable taste and integrity.

Directors: Martin Shardlow
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Women's Shower Room
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#5 - Women's Shower Room

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/1990

A second bumper package of humorous skits featuring loveable, chubby Mel Smith and cheeky chappie Griff Rhys Jones.

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Desert
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2 votes

#6 - Desert

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/1984

With Ken Morley, Hugh Thomas and Geoff Capes. The 'right to know' team look into orange juice cartons and discover divorce, pornography, bran and two donkeys.

Directors: Martin Shardlow
Writer: Arthur Ellis
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An American Armchair In London
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7.83
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#7 - An American Armchair In London

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/1985

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones begin their side-splitting six week series with a show that has everything: comedy, music and a nasty skin complaint.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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Jailbreak
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#8 - Jailbreak

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/1985

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones bring you the hit entry of this year's Leningrad Television Festival where it won the coveted 'Zinc Daisy of Stalin Award' for the most agriculturally informative comedy show of the year. With Stephen Fry and Robin Driscoll.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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George Best: An Apology
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#9 - George Best: An Apology

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/1985

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones bring you the third programme of this 425 part epic science series. This week they ask the question which has baffled millions: "How does James Burke get away with it ?"

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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West Side Story
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#10 - West Side Story

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/1985

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones host this special charity edition in aid of those unfortunate millions who have been on the Terry Wogan show. With Stephen Fry, Gwen Taylor and Robin Driscoll.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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Lucky George
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#11 - Lucky George

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/1985

Conclusion of the series. Not to put too fine a point on it the show starts on a rubbish tip and ends with a fart.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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Try Not to Look Like a Badger
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#12 - Try Not to Look Like a Badger

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/1986

Starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones with Alexandra Dane, Peter Dawson, Robin Driscoll, Nigel Harman, Peter McCarthy , Gareth Milne and Sylvestra Ie Touzel.

Directors: John Kilby
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Night Network
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#13 - Night Network

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/1987

Probably the most refreshing and part-reaching comedy show in the world with Kim Clifford.

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The Untreated Version
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#14 - The Untreated Version

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/1989

With Chris Langham, Josie Lawrence and Kate Williams.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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Trev
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8.00
1 votes

#15 - Trev

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/1987

Guest starring Roger Lloyd Pack and Linda Lusardi.

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The Uncut Version
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#16 - The Uncut Version

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/30/1989

Mount Olympus - luxurious home of Greece's first family - the Gods. Follow their triumphs and disappointments in the classic soap opera Olympus.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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#17 - Police Surveillance Unit

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/1987

Last chance to get your complaints in before the series finishes. With Janice Cramer Robin Driscoll Nigel Harman, Peter McCarthy and Garfield Morgan.

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Inflatable Cactus
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8.50
2 votes

#18 - Inflatable Cactus

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/1985

With Chris Barrie and Robin Driscoll. The critics have hailed this series as, "The most expensive comedy programme since Tender is the Night. Miss the Nine 0 'Clock News to catch it."

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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SDP
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8.50
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#19 - SDP

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/1984

The last of six programmes starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones, with Andrew Francis, Tony Robinson, Brenda Blethyn, Annabel Leventon, Annette Lynton and Hugh Burden. Alas the last Alas... but beware these scholars of history, literature and contemporary comment may well return to enlighten you. Tonight's dissertation is on the Spanish Civil War. Ole.

Directors: Martin Shardlow
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Rough Direction
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#20 - Rough Direction

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/1995

Last in the series of fast-moving comedy and sharp-edged sketches, from Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. With guests Stratford Johns and Geraldine James.

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Cookery
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9.00
1 votes

#21 - Cookery

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/1997

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones return with six new programmes of comic sketches, characters and the traditional head-to-head chats.

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Morgue
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#22 - Morgue

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/26/1997

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones star in the second of six programmes of new comic sketches, characters and the traditional head-to-head dialogues.

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Massage
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#23 - Massage

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/3/1997

Tonight, Mel thinks he has a resemblance to Tom Cruise, and Mr Green and Mr Brown try to pick up some free wine at the bottle bank.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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Hookers
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#24 - Hookers

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/10/1997

Tonight's show features a spoof of the James Bond films, the return of the cabaret duo, and Jimbo and Timbo the incompetent builders trying to eat a Chinese takeaway.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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Spilled Drink
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9.00
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#25 - Spilled Drink

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/1997

This week's programme features a modern slant on the ten commandments, the advent of widescreen TV, and the special effects men at a fertility clinic.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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