The WORST episodes of Hi-de-Hi!
Every episode of Hi-de-Hi! ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Hi-de-Hi!!
Set in the 1950s, Jeffrey Fairbrother takes a job as entertainment manager at Maplins Holiday Camp where the guests are the last thing on the mind of the staff. Whilst "in charge" he attracts the amorous attentions of funny Welsh-talking Gladys Pugh, the Chief yellow coat. Meanwhile Ted Bovis, the camp comic, runs the show whilst Peggy, the cleaner, aspires to become a yellow coat.
#1 - Sing, You Sinners
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/9/1983
The chaplain retires from his camp duties, leaving the Sunday Half-Hour in need of a replacement.
#2 - Save Our Heritage
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/1983
Joe Maplin commands Jeffrey to assist with the demolition of a nearby cottage, which stands in the way of the camp's new extension.
#3 - A Matter of Conscience
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/1982
When Joe Maplin realises that the council's idea for a new hospital threatens his plans for the camp, he advises the staff of what action they must take.
#4 - Desire in the Mickey Mouse Grotto
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/1981
Jeffrey is implicated when Ted is spotted entering a chalet with a girl camper.
#5 - Man Trap
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/1986
Joe Maplin's press release angers its subjects, Gladys and Spike, whose relationships with Clive and April, respectively, look set to suffer.
#6 - Empty Saddles
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/1983
Fred is in for a devastating blow when Joe Maplin makes a decision concerning the camp's horses.
#7 - The Perils of Peggy
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/1988
In spite of her coldness towards him, Clive is desperate to win Gladys back - but he requires the help of Ted and Peggy.
#8 - God Bless Our Family
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/1986
Fed up with Clive's irresponsible behaviour, his entire family turns up at the camp to try and talk some sense into him.
#9 - On with the Motley
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/20/1981
Ted feels his big chance has come when he is asked to perform some dates at the local golf club dinners.
#11 - Lift Up Your Minds
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/13/1981
Jeffrey feels the 'Who's Got The Wrong Trousers On?' Competition is not catering for the cultural needs of the campers, and resolves to do something about it.
#12 - September Song
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/27/1986
Ted has a new love interest: a young pianist whom he plans to marry. Elsewhere, Julian is hoping romance will blossom for himself and Yvonne, and takes her to visit his farm.
#13 - The Society Entertainer
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/2/1983
A female camper captures Spike's heart, making him eager to impress her - even if his act suffers as a result!
#14 - It's Murder
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/1986
It seems the campers are no longer prepared to put up with Mr. Partridge's behaviour towards their children. So the staff are faced with a predicament when he goes missing.
#15 - The New Broom
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/1986
The unexpected arrival of the new camp controller catches everyone off guard, and Alec Foster does not pull any punches...
#16 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's on the Fiddle?
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/1/1984
Peggy and Spike uncover evidence that suggests Joe Maplin gave Clive a job in order to spy on the staff.
#17 - If Wet: In the Ballroom
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/29/1981
The alarming amount of rainfall is disrupting the Maplin's schedule endlessly.
#18 - Only the Brave
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/1986
Spike thinks the staff should do something special for April's birthday. But with Ted organising the occasion, things are unlikely to go as intended.
#19 - Charity Begins At Home
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/1981
Joe Maplin ordains that each Thursday should be Sunshine Smile Day, encouraging Ted to indulge in a money-making scheme.
#20 - Concessions
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/1983
Ted deceives Jeffrey in order to keep a private booking at a local function.
#21 - The Pay-Off
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/1982
In spite of the staff's efforts, the local council remains unfazed by the prospect of having Joe Maplin as a neighbour for the proposed hospital, so Joe takes drastic action.
#22 - A Night Not to Remember
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/27/1981
Jeffrey gets lead astray by some campers, and ends up a little worse for wear. Naturally, Gladys is eager to take advantage of the situation.
#23 - Peggy's Big Chance
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/1981
Peggy's burning ambition to be a Yellowcoat may be realised when she is asked to take part in the latest pool wheeze.
#24 - Wedding Bells
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/23/1988
As Gladys and Clive prepare to take the plunge, there is a sudden panic when Clive's family finds out about the impending marriage and attempts to put a stop to it.
#25 - The Epidemic
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/1984
The staff are expecting a visit from Joe Maplin, when there is an outbreak of 'Chads' - a form of graffiti. As an indirect result, Barry injures his back.