The BEST episodes of Keeping Up Appearances season 1

Every episode of Keeping Up Appearances season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Keeping Up Appearances season 1!

British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances features Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth Bucket, a wannabe social climber who insists her surname be pronounced "Bouquet." Her incessant attempts to project an upper-crust image cause grief for all those around her, including henpecked husband Richard, the local vicar and her neighbours. Providing a constant source of embarrassment are Hyacinth's unsophisticated sisters Daisy and Rose as well as lazy, crude brother-in-law Onslow.

Last Updated: 1/26/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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The New Vicar
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8.22
410 votes

#1 - The New Vicar

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/1990

Hyacinth is determined to create the perfect impression when inviting the new Vicar for “tea and light refreshments”. However her hopes come crashing down on her when Onslow and Daisy turn up with the news Daddy has been kidnapped by a gypsy. The day gets even worse for the polish-perfecting protagonist when Rose turns up, on her way to her own funeral.

Directors: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Christening
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8.13
244 votes

#2 - The Christening

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/1990

Daisy and Onslow’s granddaughter Kylie is getting christened, but Hyacinth is unimpressed because there has not been a wedding first. The day does not get any better for Hyacinth when she and Richard are forced to come to the rescue of the baby's mother Stephanie, whose transport has broken down. The leading lady then learns the baby's mother is a hippie, who is unaware of the baby’s father.

Directors: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke
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Daddy's Accident
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7.87
463 votes

#3 - Daddy's Accident

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/1990

Hyacinth's "Daddy" is put into an ambulance and taken to hospital, after getting injured chasing after the milk woman naked on his bike. After visiting him, Hyacinth returns home and is visited by the gas man, whose life she makes difficult.

Directors: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke
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Stately Home
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7.68
329 votes

#4 - Stately Home

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/1990

Hyacinth and Richard visit a stately home where the leading lady hopes to meet a member of the aristocratic family. However she fears her social status will be sabotaged by Onslow, Daisy and Rose, who turn up unexpectedly. Thus Hyacinth drags Richard through the ground's private gardens to hide from the lower-class clan.

Directors: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke
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Daisy's Toyboy
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7.66
289 votes

#5 - Daisy's Toyboy

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/26/1990

In an attempt to make Onslow jealous, Daisy finds herself a toyboy. However the plan fails and Daisy sends Onslow to the Church hall to meet Richard, in a final ploy to get him to notice her antics.

Directors: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Charity Shop
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7.56
276 votes

#6 - The Charity Shop

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/1990

It is Liz and Hyacinth's day to help Mrs Nugent at the charity shop, and on their way there, Hyacinth has to make a visit to Onslow and Daisy's to remove a woman (played by Gretchen Franklin) from Daddy's room, refusing to leave. Meanwhile Rose intends to give up men, and arrives at the charity shop to donate her raunchy underwear.

Directors: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke
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