The BEST episodes of Last of the Summer Wine
Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last of the Summer Wine!
Last of the Summer Wine is an affectionate comedy about people in the autumn of their years. The series is the world's longest-running sitcom, having clocked up 31 series and numerous Christmas specials during its run.
#1 - Das Welly Boot
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/1990
Ivy lets Foggy fix her toaster, and it goes to his flippin' head. Now he thinks he can restore the tatty sunken boat he's found at the bottom of the lake. He actually accomplishes even this, so Compo decides he must get Nora Batty into the boat alone with him. But surely Nora knows better-- she'll have to be tricked.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Bicycle Bonanza
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/1995
Foggy thinks the trio should be more in contact with the wilderness, so he thinks of the ideal plan, counting with Auntie Wainright's bycicle bonanza, a map, and a basket of sandwiches
#5 - The Incredible Ordeal of Norman Clegg
Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2002
Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a ""picnic accessory"" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be some time, as the ladies are coming to tea next door. Auntie Wainwright's advertising dummy becomes key in the plan as Truly and Billy help Clegg get free of the imposed house guest.
#6 - A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules
Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2008
Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best think for him.
#10 - The Kiss and Mavis Poskitt
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/1989
Clegg could be the answer to a lonely widow's prayer! meanwhile, who is kissing who?
#14 - Deviations with Davenport
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/1997
The trio gets lost in the woods with Mr Davenport, a man in search of wisdom.
#15 - The Glamour of the Uniform
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/1995
Marina leaves Howard for good this time. he suspects that she has been seeing another man, and asks for the help of the trio to get her back. Foggy feels that what Howard needs is a bit of ""the glamour of the uniform"". Auntie Wainright's new established costume department might be just the perfect place to find it
#16 - How Not to Cry at Weddings
Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2010
In this final episode of the long-running comedy, everyone is getting ready for a wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries that he's forgotten something important.
Watch Now:Amazon#17 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom: An Introduction
Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2003
Whilst out walking, Clegg and Truly meet a Chinese handyman full of wisdom for a price - Entwistle from Hull. Also, Tom gets visited by the repo-man.
#18 - The Suit That Turned Left
Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/15/1995
The trio come across a very weird scientist and his unusual new invention. Meanwhile Wesley's new suit causes some trouble during the ladies outing.
#19 - Happy Camping
Season 31 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2010
Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all. Meanwhile, Glenda decides that Barry and herself are fat and that something must be done before Gloria's wedding, and forces Barry to embark on a new fitness regime. And PC Walsh informs PC Cooper that the sergeant is on their back - he's complaining about the amount of crumbs they're leaving in the car.
Watch Now:Amazon#20 - The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/21/1990
To stop Nora taking him for granted, Compo becomes a TV star for the day doing his legendary impression.
#21 - Enter the Finger
Season 29 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2008
Barry is tired of being outperformed in fitness by his physically fit neighbour, so his friends decide to help him out.
#22 - Is Jeremy Quite Safe?
Season 29 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2008
Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwright's store which she can't remember the combination to, Howard puts Jeremy to the test by enlisting him to crack the safe.
#23 - In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent
Season 29 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/3/2008
Barry decides to help his lonely neighbour find a girlfriend.
#24 - Why Is Barry at an Angle?
Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2001
Barry needs to collect overdue insurance from someone he has never met, so Clegg, Truly, and Billy help him stand up (at an angle) and be brave and make a call to his house with confidence. He's at an angle because the Trio got Barry drunk.
#25 - Sinclair and the Wormley Witches
Season 28 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/23/2007
While standing on a hillside admiring the view, Alvin, Truly, and Entwistle get stoned by a stranger. Smiler does some witchcraft. Pearl & Nelly track Howard.