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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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 ?"
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#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.
#12 - Trev
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/1987
Guest starring Roger Lloyd Pack and Linda Lusardi.
#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.
#14 - The Untreated Version
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/1989
With Chris Langham, Josie Lawrence and Kate Williams.
#15 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#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."
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
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