The WORST episodes of Bread
Every episode of Bread ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Bread!
They're penniless, jobless and with little hope of things ever improving, but life's never stale in the Boswell household. Sitcom set in Liverpool, written by Carla Lane.
#1 - Episode 7
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/1989
Aveline has good news about Oswald's sperm count, Adrian finally hears from Magdalena and Joey's loyalty to the family drives a bigger wedge between him and Roxy. Meanwhile, Shifty is in trouble with Yizzel and his mate over money, so he steals their car and heads for London - again!
#2 - Episode 2
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/1990
A double celebration for the Boswells when Aveline brings her baby home in style and Leonora offers Adrian a job as her chauffeur - even though it is Jack she is interested in. Lilo Lill returns to put another spanner in the Boswell works, just as Joey sets his dad up in business.
Watch Now:Apple TV#3 - Episode 1
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/1990
When Leonora arrives to take up residence in Billy's former home, Jack and Adrian are besotted but Billy is horrified as Julie neglected to tell him she was moving. Shifty returns full of apologies and gets a final chance from the family. To add to an eventful 24 hours, their pet dog Mongi has died and the family buries its ashes - then Aveline is rushed to hospital as she is about to give birth.
#4 - Episode 13
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/3/1989
It's Ma Boswell's birthday and she waits by the phone for Derek to ring and make her day. A surprise visit from Roxy causes Joey problems but he is surprised by his mother's reaction when he finally admits the relationship to her.
#5 - Episode 12
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/26/1989
Aveline is finally pregnant but the timing is not to her liking now she has made the "glossies". Meanwhile, Grandad has been robbed, but his possessions are replaced when all the family rally round.
#6 - Episode 11
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/19/1989
Adrian announces that he is having a second book of poems published but his news is trumped by Aveline's announcement that she is in the "glossies". Their good news is overshadowed when Billy has to be rushed to hospital with a deep cut to his finger.
#7 - Episode 10
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/12/1989
Jack is smitten with Rachael, Adrian is meeting Magdalena at the airport, Billy is trying to impress Julie with his new look and Joey is away with Roxy. Mrs Boswell is happy for her sons but has a word of warning for them all ... meanwhile Aveline has become empowered and Lilo Lill has taken over the allotment!
#8 - Episode 9
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/5/1989
Jack inherits Mrs. Cumberland's dog in her will but the animal is causing quite a stir in the Boswell household. When it disappears Jack becomes the beneficiary of a piece of good fortune - in the shape of Rachael. Billy decides he needs a new look and Freddie gets a new problem to deal with when Lilo Lill announces she has stopped taking the pill!
#9 - Episode 8
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/1989
Jack arrives home drunk and is whisked in to Grandad's house to avoid a confrontation with his mother ... and the vicar! Aveline decides to put her desire for a baby on hold while she returns to modelling and Nellie meets her admirer in the park.
Watch Now:Apple TV#10 - Episode 3
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/1990
To everyone's amazement Shifty has got a job as a bus driver, while Jack and Leonora's relationship is growing ever stronger. Lilo Lill confides in Freddie that she is suffering an incurable illness and hasn't got long to live!
#11 - Episode 6
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/1989
Mongy, the family dog, has been accused of biting a little girl and the police are called in to investigate. Billy changes his image in order to make Julie jealous, Jack gets a bumper wage packet thanks to his eccentric boss and Oswald is being pressurized to have a fertility test.
Watch Now:Apple TV#12 - Episode 5
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/1989
Aveline is causing concern for everybody as she continues to believe in her phantom pregnancy. Adrian is concerned that Magdalena has not replied to his letter, Billy hears that Julie has a new lover and Jack goes for a job as a handyman at the 'big house'.
#13 - Episode 4
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/1989
When Adrian helps Jack to recover his stolen piano, they come into conflict with Yizzel and his mate - once again. Lilo Lill has taken a job in service to be near Freddie, whilst Freddie has sold his flat in order to pay Joey's debt.
#14 - Episode 3
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/1989
Jack soon gets back into the swing of buying and selling but the piano he buys causes more trouble than it is worth. Joey tells his mother about his debt and the family agree to pull together to help him. Meanwhile, Aveline is making every effort to get pregnant and creating problems for Oswald.
Watch Now:Apple TV#15 - Episode 2
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/17/1989
Joey visits the taxman to plead his case but his words fall on deaf ears, Aveline suggests to Oswald that he should have a sperm count and Billy attends court to get his divorce. But all troubles are briefly forgotten when the family go to the airport to meet Jack who has returned home from America.
Watch Now:Apple TV#16 - Episode 1
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/1989
Adrian becomes a hero by accident and, despite warnings, starts to embellish his role in the proceedings. Billy is troubled by his forthcoming divorce, Joey gets a worrying letter from the Inland Revenue and Aveline has a check up after failing to become pregnant.
#17 - Episode 13
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/11/1988
The preparations for Aveline's wedding are chaotic with arguments aplenty, but these things never run smoothly ... especially when Yizzel and his mate are in charge of the wedding cars.
#18 - Episode 12
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/4/1988
Freddie has a turn for the worse and returns to the family, but a battle over who should look after him breaks out when Lilo Lill turns up. Aveline's wedding is now finally confirmed, and Joey misses another rendezvous with Roxy.
#20 - Episode 10
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/3/1991
Joey and Adrian return from Gretna Green with their respective wives, Leonora has a surprise for Jack and Grandad dreams of Edie Matheson.
#21 - Episode 9
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/27/1991
Adrian, who has been writing his memoirs, makes a decision that will change his life. Joey has reached the end of his tether.
#23 - Episode 7
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/1991
Mrs Boswell, newly released from hospital, meets the family at the Victorian mansion for their holiday. But things aren’t exactly relaxing.
#24 - Episode 6
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/1991
The Boswell family try to cope without Mum, who has some surprise visitors - her ‘fancy man’ Derek and Lilo Lill.
#25 - Episode 5
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/1991
Mrs Boswell is rushed to hospital after a day out with her friend Derek. Meanwhile, Grandad receives a visit from Lilo Lill.