The BEST episodes of Blackadder season 2

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

Cunning plans and cutting comedy as the Blackadder dynasty plot their way through British history.

Last Updated: 2/23/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Bells
star
7.98
1300 votes

#1 - Bells

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/1986

Blackadder feels a funny attraction for his manservant and decides to marry when he discovers he is a she.

Directors: Mandie Fletcher
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Beer
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7.90
840 votes

#2 - Beer

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/1986

Blackadder's rich and Puritanical aunt and uncle pay him a visit to discuss his inheritance the same night he has a beer drinking contest.

Directors: Mandie Fletcher
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Chains
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7.80
753 votes

#3 - Chains

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/1986

Blackadder and Lord Melchett are kidnapped by a German spy right after the Queen decides she will pay no more ransom to kidnappers.

Directors: Mandie Fletcher
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Money
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7.73
901 votes

#4 - Money

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/1986

The Queen hampers Blackadder's efforts to raise cash to pay off a debt to a sadistic bishop.

Directors: Mandie Fletcher
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Head
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7.72
1087 votes

#5 - Head

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/1986

After the Queen appoints Blackadder Lord High Executioner, he finds himself in trouble when the Queen pardons someone he executed ahead of schedule.

Directors: Mandie Fletcher
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Potato
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7.56
849 votes

#6 - Potato

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/1986

After Sir Walter Raleigh takes the Queen's fancy by bringing her a potato, Blackadder decides to become an explorer with the aid of a legless sea captain.

Directors: Mandie Fletcher
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